Human Resources Business Partner II

City of Hamilton, Ohio•Hamilton, OH

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About The Position

The City of Hamilton is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner II to perform professional and administrative work involving the operation and administration of several major activities in the City’s Human Resources operations. The HR business partner model aims to add tangible value by integrating HR into strategic planning and business operations. The position works under the general direction and supervision of the City’s Human Resources Director, with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment. The work may include supervisory responsibilities in a training capacity and advising management. The role requires close cooperative working relationships with City employees and supervisory personnel across departments and divisions.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least seven years of Human Resources experience; or a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least five years of Human Resources experience; or a master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least three years of Human Resources experience; or at least ten years of Human Resources experience.
Ability to obtain SHRM-CP, HRCI, or PSHRA certification within two years of employment.
Knowledge of civil service and employment practices and procedures, department functions and policies, and state and local Civil Service rules and regulations.
Knowledge of position classification and compensation principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to understand and apply language in collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to handle a high volume of complex administrative tasks concurrently under fixed deadlines, with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Ability to make decisions according to established policies and procedures and independently solve problems within assigned areas of responsibility.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, department and division heads, supervisory employees, Civil Service Commission members, and the public.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential employee and administrative information with tact and discretion.
Knowledge of group health, vision, and life insurance administration.
Knowledge of methods for maintaining personnel and payroll records.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (SHRM-CP, HRCI, or PSHRA).
City or county Human Resources experience.
Civil Service experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with and advise City department and division heads, City employees, and the public on personnel matters, including recruitment, testing, selection, position classification, pay, fringe benefits, and employment verifications.
Develop and maintain the personnel recruitment process, including job postings, examinations, protest processes, minimum qualification reviews, pre-employment testing, and onboarding.
Assist with internal investigations.
Administer and maintain the City’s position classification plan and position descriptions.
Administer and maintain the City’s compensation plan.
Analyze employee turnover, benefits utilization, and related personnel activities.
Develop materials explaining proposed policy or procedural changes in Human Resources programs.
Administer and maintain the City’s accrual and leave programs.
Manage employee records and record requests.
Assist with employee benefit plans, including enrollment, qualifying-event changes, COBRA, Affordable Care Act reporting, invoice processing, and life insurance claims.
Provide backup support for workers’ compensation management and FMLA/ADA administration as needed.
Develop and maintain employment processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and payout calculations.
Assist with Civil Service Commission preparation.
Administer and maintain the City’s annual performance evaluation system.
Assist with the design and implementation of employee training and development programs.
Manage the Neogov module.
Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work effectively with others.
Perform related work as required.