Human Resources Assistant (In-House, Promotional)

City of Lemoore•Lemoore, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

To assist with a wide array of technical, professional, administrative and analytical work relating to human resources including classification and salary administration, labor relations and negotiations, employee relations, workers compensation, risk management; to coordinate assigned activities with other functions, divisions, outside agencies and the general public, to recommend action and assist in policy, procedure, work methods and budget development and implementation relating to human resources; and to provide responsible staff assistance in support of human resources.

Requirements

Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive human resources program.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public sector personnel administration including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, risk management, benefits administration and employee relations.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of recruiting, interviewing and selecting qualified applicants for employment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of wage and salary benefit administration.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of job analysis.
Knowledge of principles and procedures involved in labor negotiations.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting employee investigations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Knowledge of advanced methods of report preparation and presentation.
Knowledge of principles of training, and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation at an advanced level.
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to provide technical assistance within a comprehensive human resources management and risk management program.
Ability to identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Ability to participate in classification and compensation functions and apply classification and compensation principles to the organization and staffing of the agency.
Ability to implement an efficient employee recruitment, selection and retention program.
Ability to review and resolve employee grievances in accordance with labor agreements.
Ability to interpret City personnel programs and policies to employees and the public.
Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Two years of advanced clerical experience.
Equivalent to a high school diploma.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the field of Human Resources preferred.
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, human resources management or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruitment, selection and onboarding functions.
Advise employees, department heads and the public on matters relating to applicable state and federal laws, employment, benefits, policies, procedures and labor agreements.
Prepare and process personnel action documents.
Receive, review, verify, log and process performance evaluation documents.
Prepare and process various human resources forms and reports.
Manage and maintain personnel records and files.
Maintain and update pay scales.
Assist with employee engagement and recognition programs.
Process assigned invoices for payment.
Enter and update employee records electronically and run reports.
Complete employment verifications.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen and employee inquiries and complaints.
Perform related duties as required.