Human Resources Analyst

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or closely related field
Three (3) years of relevant prior experience in human resources with strong HRIS experience
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License
Experience creating and maintaining reports
Business analytical skills
System testing experience
Data analytics
Advanced Excel skills
Strong prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages
Ability to learn the use of new tools, repair equipment, technology hardware, and software
Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information
Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants
Ability to operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as computer hardware, software and network systems; involves installation and testing.
Involves operations of limited scope
Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving
Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form
Ability to perform specialized technical or entry-level professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; application of specialized technical or professional principles and practices or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure
Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine

Responsibilities

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
Performs other related duties as assigned