Human Resources Analyst

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in planning and coordinating training programs. Supports the delivery of human resources services through a wide variety of responsibilities ranging from complex administrative coordination, and supporting Human Resources Director, department director and others in the administration and maintenance of employee compensation and benefit programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of city departments and various functions .
Knowledge of employee benefits programs.
Three to five years’ experience in human resource, benefits administration required.
Excellent oral and written communications skills, particularly where understanding, influencing, and obtaining cooperation of others is involved.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.
Ability to design and prepare educational aids and materials.
Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of management policies and procedures, employee benefit and incentive programs.
Ability to work independently and to manage programs with minimum guidance.
Must be able to operate personal computer, familiarity with Windows applications and MS Office products.
Knowledge of and ability to use computer-based human resources applications.
Valid driver’s license required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist and advise department directors and others with employee recruitment, compensation determination and benefit registration.
Explains extension of insurance coverage (COBRA) to employees terminating from City service.
Maintains and updates records related to Cobra and Retiree records for billing purposes.
Compiles information for various reports (e.g.: Annual Report, Monthly new hire report, etc…)
Assists employees with retirement process which includes completing and submitting applications along with contacting retirement plan sponsors.
Compiles changes involving the City’s group medical, dental, vision, life, supplemental life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as 457 plans and retirement (LAGERS).
Submit updates, changes, enrollment, and terminations with insurance vendors in a manner that meets compliance standards established by City policy, state statutes and federal laws.
Prepares reports and insurance billing reconciliation and payments monthly.
Administers Open Enrollment.
Provides assistance and answers questions regarding insurance and City benefits.
Updates and maintains employee classification and compensation plan records.
Maintains job descriptions.
Completes employment verifications.
Assists with preparing FMLA and answering questions regarding the covered leave.
Complete payroll changes such as direct deposit, federal/state tax withholdings along with leave balance accruals.
Conducts training and cross training of any HR and payroll employees.
Processes all performance evaluations for employees.
Submit local police and city background checks on potential new employees. As well as check for City fees owed and assist with collecting payments due.
Complete and submit AP forms for payment processing to vendors.
Review and make updates to City, federal and state compliances when necessary.
Maintains confidentiality and sensitive information and materials.
Maintains employee, general information, training, and storage files.
Maintains employee records on computer and in hard copy formats.
Develop and maintain effective working relationship with others at various levels including but not limited to City Manager, Directors, Supervisors, Timekeepers, Employees, Council, Mayor and Customers.
Review Payroll processing and benefit reports.
Performs a variety of human resources related tasks as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Collect, Analyze and interpret HR data related to staffing, turnover, compensation, benefits, performance, and employee relations