Human Resources Specialist

YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

**AN APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT**

• Download the application from the City website and submit via email.

https://www.durant.org/604/Employment-Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, performs a variety of support duties for the Human Resources functional areas: recruitment, training, employee relations, worker’s compensation, and payroll.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Provides confidential administrative and management support services to the Human Resources Manager.
2. Maintains postings and advertisements for open positions within the City.
3. Coordinates and schedules interviews for job candidates; assists with employee onboarding.
4. Processes hire requisitions and maintains applicant tracking.
5. Maintains HR purchase orders and submits invoices for payment.
6. Coordinates employee events and employee relations programs.
7. Provides payroll and benefit assistance and information to employees.
8. Maintains Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy; records and compiles reports from database as needed.
9. Serves as backup to the Payroll/Benefits Specialist; processes payroll when needed.
10. Assists HR Manager with tracking and administering organizational training.
11. Conducts and assists with Human Resources audits.
12. Prepares and coordinates written communication.
13. Performs general accounting procedures. Reconciles health, dental, disability, life, flexible spending, contributions to retiree plans, and collaborates on benefit issues with HR.
14. Assists, reviews, and works wih Human Resources Manager on employee benefits enrollment, pay type, benefit, deduction and accrual set up, union changes, and terminations.
15. Assists with benefits administration and open enrollment for health insurance.
16. Coordinates and prepare agendas and supporting documentation for the committee and other meetings as assigned. Take meeting minutes as assigned.
17. Makes recommendations regarding the analysis and review of policies, procedures, and workflow.
18. Communicates policy and procedure interpretations for City personnel and the general public.
19. Assists with policy research and analysis of City programs and services and other organizational policy issues.
20. Participates in policy creation, review, and development. Ensure proper guidelines and formats are utilized and maintain database for tracking development.

21. Maintains inventory of office supplies and oversee maintenance and service needs of office equipment.

22. File worker’s compensation claims for work related injuries to staff. Works with assigned adjusters and staff to ensure claims are handled properly and efficiently.

23. Work with Department Heads to coordinate early return to work options for injured staff.
24. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in an administrative or management field with a minimum of four (4) years increasingly responsible administrative or management experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a government setting preferred.
• Previous experience in human resources preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person