HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
City of ColumbiaAbout the role
Posting number: 202600168
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Division: HUMAN RESOURCES
Job classification: HR ANALYST
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Database Administration
Summary
Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
This position plans and coordinates effective and efficient HR programs for the City; leads and supports the design and functionality of HR systems including HRIS, Recruiting, Performance Management and Time and Attendance solutions; assists the HR department with analytical projects through researching, compiling, computing and analyzing data via a variety of external and internal resources; works within policy and organizational guidelines and performs advanced professional HR work within the HR Department by contributing recommendations for the design, delivery, and maintenance of HR programs; performs analysis, generates comprehensive reports and provides recommendations for changes in HR policies, guidelines and procedures that support assigned HR functions; provides functional documentation, user procedures, consulting services and training for HR staff and end users; addresses system questions and issues, write reports, and analyzes data; works closely with internal technical support and external vendors to represent the HR department’s needs and to resolve issues; and performs related work as assigned. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
The work is considered light-to-medium in nature and involves walking or standing much of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
Examples of duties
- Serves as liaison between Human Resources, Payroll, Program Management Office, Learning and Development, and internal Information Technology (IT) departments; provides systems support and analysis to leverage technology solutions;
- Participates in requirements gathering, planning, and testing for system implementations and upgrades; evaluates effectiveness of HR Technology systems and makes recommendations for changes;
- Partners with HR staff and users to support the effective administration of key HR business process and services through use of HR technology; supports all types of HR and Payroll projects as subject matter expert;
- Creates, maintains and distributes routine and ad hoc reports;
- Researches, analyzes, and presents data as assigned;
- Develops standard and ad hoc reports, templates, dashboards, scorecards, and metrics;
- Meets with management to discuss and clarify requests for projects, highlights issues, and makes recommendations to address issues and priorities;
- Writes detailed reports and makes oral presentations to management;
- Troubleshoots data and reports;
- Assists in rollout and implementation of HR programs;
- Coaches and assists in the development of new team members;
- Reviews, interprets and recommends policy, process or program improvements;
- Identifies and participates in continuous improvement initiatives;
- Ensures compliance with Data Privacy and Protection Guidelines;
- Administers assigned functions, such as recruitment, classification review, compensation studies, employment analysis, leave and benefits administration;
- Conducts studies, performs research and prepares reports;
- Participates in working groups and committees and works as a project manager;
- Ensures compliance with rules and regulations;
- Assists with payroll administration;
- Manages special projects;
- Trains employees on various topics;
- Maintains accurate and complete work records;
- Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and records, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.;
- Attends training as required to maintain job knowledge and skills; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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