City of Manchester Hiring for HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER at Manchester, TN Full Time

PURPOSE: This position is responsible for managing the employee life cycle, hire to retire. Inclusive of the development, coordination and administration of all aspects of the City’s human resources functions. Responsibilities to include maintaining the City’s personnel system; administering the health and worker’s compensation insurance programs; assisting employees; promoting workplace safety; developing training programs; providing general support within the Human Resources Department; performs other work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Manages employee life cycle to include facilitation of hiring process and all separation processes
• Maintains the City’s personnel records relative to salary and personal data
• Administers the City’s health, workers’ compensation insurance, employee benefits and retirement programs
• Maintains the Classification-Compensation Plan including the continuous update of classification and salary data
• Maintains current information on State and Federal employment-related regulations and reports developments to the City’s Mayor
• Reviewing performance evaluations and other reports
• Implements the City’s directives concerning overall personnel policy
• Prepares administrative and special reports
• Conducts general employee orientations for new hires, along with all onboarding paperwork and government compliance
• Working with Departments to establish Training Programs
• Recording and investigating complaints when needed
• Participating in interviews when needed
• Provide recruiting assistance and candidate screening and assessment
• Develop recruitment policies and strategies
• Schedules pre-employment post-offer physical exams and drug screens
• Manages random drug screen procedure for all safety related employees
• Submit monthly and annual reports to the Department of Labor; and other State and Federal Agencies
• Review all Unemployment claims
• Prepares and/or generates a variety of detailed and specialized reports, letters, memoranda, forms and other documents via computer
• Answers the telephone; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary
• Responds to routine requests for information from officials, directors, employees, and members of the staff, the public or other individuals
• Uses knowledge of various software programs to operate a computer in an effective and efficient manner
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of laws and regulations pertaining to all aspects of public personnel administration; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the standard principles, practices, methods, techniques and terminology of public personnel administration
• Knowledge of local government organization and procedures
• Knowledge of the various governmental reporting forms required for employees
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of the requirements for worker’s compensation injuries
• Knowledge of the overall requirements of the personnel functions
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes applicable to personnel administration Demonstrates proficiency in organizational operations management and change management processes.
• Ability to organize and direct the City’s personnel program Ability to formulate administrative and special reports
• Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply departmental rules and regulations, procedures, and related information
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with supervisors, other employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the department
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner
• Ability to use independent judgment, and is able to work with little direct supervision when necessary
• Mathematical ability to handle required calculators using percentages and decimals
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial reports and related materials

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Experience in professional personnel administration, preferable in municipal government

or graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in personnel

or business administration

• Certification or 4 years’ experience as Human Resource Specialist
• Possess a valid operator’s license

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARD REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Task involve some physical effort i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 lb.); manual dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop and office equipment; may involve extended periods of sitting at a typewriter or keyboard.

Environmental Requirements: Task is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

Sensory Requirements: Task requires sound perception and discrimination; task requires visual perception and discrimination; task requires oral communications ability.

Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

Note: The City of Manchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Manchester and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

PURPOSE: This position is responsible for managing the employee life cycle, hire to retire. Inclusive of the development, coordination and administration of all aspects of the City’s human resources functions. Responsibilities to include maintaining the City’s personnel system; administering the health and worker’s compensation insurance programs; assisting employees; promoting workplace safety; developing training programs; providing general support within the Human Resources Department; performs other work as required.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Task involve some physical effort i.e., some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5-10 lb.); manual dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop and office equipment; may involve extended periods of sitting at a typewriter or keyboard.

Environmental Requirements: Task is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

Sensory Requirements: Task requires sound perception and discrimination; task requires visual perception and discrimination; task requires oral communications ability.

Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

Note: The City of Manchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Manchester and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.