Human Resources Business Partner II

CITY OF MABLETON•Mableton, GA

7d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The goal of the HR Business Partner II model is to add tangible value to the company by integrating HR into all aspects of strategic planning and business operations. It is professional and administrative work involving responsibility for the operation and administration of several major activities in the City’s Human Resources operations. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the City’s Human Resources Director but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. The work may be supervisory in a training capacity for employees and will also include serving as advisors to management when appropriate. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with other City employees and supervisory personnel in all City departments and divisions.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of civil service and employment practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of department functions, procedures, policies and organization and of Civil Service rules and regulations, both state and local
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of position classification and compensation
Ability to comprehend and apply language in various collective bargaining agreements
Ability to handle a wide variety and high volume of complex administrative support tasks concurrently while under the pressure of fixed time deadlines
Ability to perform work with speed, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ability to independently solve problems within assigned areas of responsibility
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, Department Heads, Division Heads and other supervisory employees, members of the Civil Service Commission and the general public
Ability to communicate well with others, both written and verbal
Ability to handle confidential employee and administrative information with tact and discretion
Thorough knowledge of the administration of group health, vision and life insurance programs
Thorough knowledge of the methods for maintaining personnel and payroll records
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources or possess one of the following certifications: PHR, SHRM-CP,SPHR,SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, PMP

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field with two (2) years of experience in Human Resources.
City or county personnel or civil service experience.

Responsibilities

Meets, consults with and advises City Department and Division Heads, city employees, and the public regarding a wide variety of assigned personnel matters, including recruitment, testing, selection, position classification, pay, fringe benefits, employment verifications, and related issues
Develops and maintains personnel recruitment process, including job postings, examinations, protest process, minimum qualification review, pre-employment testing, on-boarding
Administers and maintains the City’s position classification plan, including descriptions
Administers and maintains the City’s compensation plan; Analyzes City employee turnover, benefits utilization and related personnel activities; Develops materials to explain proposed policy or procedural changes in Human Resources Department programs
Administers and maintains the City’s leave programs, including accruals
Maintains City employee records
Maintains employee benefit plans, including enrollment, qualifying event changes, COBRA, Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting, invoice processing, life insurance claims
Develops and maintains employment process, including on-boarding, off-boarding, payout calculations
Administers and maintains City’s annual performance evaluation system
Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized
Performs related work as required.