Human Resources Manager

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This position administers the City’s Human Resources functions. Provides professional and comprehensive support and advisory service to managers and staff including advice and guidance on all aspects of human resources functions. Responsible for strategic planning and budgeting for the departmental functions.

HUMAN RESOURCES
• Provides guidance for management and staff on Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Develops and monitors regulatory compliance across a wide spectrum of state and federal mandates.
• Interprets policies, labor contracts and applicable laws to employees and management.
• Manages recruitment and selection activities in compliance with EEO/AA.
• Conducts investigations, recommendation corrective action.
• Authorizes appropriate discipline, necessary documentation and follow up.
• Oversees HRIS system; identifies system requirements.
• Oversees city safety committee.
• Assists with implementation of Race Equity Action Plan.

LABOR RELATIONS
• Manages labor relations issues, negotiations and arbitrations.
• Lead evaluation of bargaining processes.
• Develops bargaining positions, team structure, process, information sharing procedures.
• Maintains positive labor-management relationships that develop trust and minimize conflict.
• Develops, guides, implements and evaluates staff and labor relations strategies.
• Conducts bargaining and provides creative leadership.
• Interprets collective bargaining agreements.
• Advises management in the expedient and proper resolution of complaints and/or grievances.
• City representative/liaison with labor unions.
• Analyzes potential impact of contract provisions.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Evaluates and recommends changes to compensation and benefit policies based on current trend analysis and policy direction.
• Develops new, enhanced or revised existing compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensures that total compensation policies and practices conform to state and federal standards.
• Analyzes survey data to determine the competitive position and recommends changes in salary structure as required.
• Performs and oversees analysis of job worth, salary surveys, competitive wage rates, design of compensation packages and other related compensation and benefits projects.
• Advises management and employees of compensation policies and practices.
• Develops, recommends and administers employee recognition program.
• Oversees city wellness committee.

DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
• Guide, train, direct, manage, evaluate, coach, and discipline employees of the department.
• Prepare and suggest strategic goals for human resources functions.
• Prepares and submits annual budget and administers allotted payroll funds for departments.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Provides excellent customer service to all members of our community, inclusive of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, ages, national or ethnic origins, languages, citizenship status, socioeconomic status, and political affiliations.
• Keeps the City Administrator informed of issues affecting division operations. Effectively interacts, participates and contributes to high performing City.
• Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with city personnel and the general public; maintains professional demeanor, tone, and conversations in all public areas of the city.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and complies with all legal requirements of the job.
• Adheres to all city and department policies and procedures and requirements.
• Proper and safe use and maintenance of any assigned City vehicle, equipment, property, etc.
• Observes and practices safe work habits. Maintains and monitors all training departmental and safety requirements to be legal, safe, and compliant with laws and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations including Minnesota Data Practices Act, (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Act and complies with all city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists city departments, divisions, and outside agencies as directed. Functions as a team member with all city employees, and effectively interacts with all levels of City personnel.
• Effectively coordinates activities with city personnel.
• Promotes effective community and media relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or related field, with 5 plus years progressively responsible Human Resource experience including 2 years management/supervisory experience, or any combination of education and/or experienced that provides equivalent knowledge; skills and abilities will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or Public Administration desirable. Public Sector HR Association PSHRA-CP or PSHRA-SCP certification, CLRP (Certified Labor Relations Professional) Certification.

Normal business/office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, and 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Evening meetings as required. Eligible for telecommuting work.

Data Practices Advisory

• The information requested on the application is necessary, either to identify you or to assist in determining your suitability for the position for which you are applying. You may legally refuse, but refusal to supply the requested information will mean that your application for employment may not be considered.

  Information requested on your application that is defined by State Statute as public may be released on request and includes job history, education and training, rank on our eligibility list, relevant test scores, veteran’s status, and work availability.

  Your name is private except when you are certified as eligible for appointment to a vacancy or selected as a finalist for the position. Certain other information requested on your application is private and may be released only to you or to governmental entities authorized access by law (MS 13.02, Subd. 12). Private data contained above:

  NAME: Used to identify you in relation to other applicants.

  LOCAL/PERMANENT ADDRESS/HOME TELEPHONE: Used to contact you regarding your application’s status. You are not legally required to provide this information. Failure to provide this information may result in a delay in processing or notifying you of your application’s status.

  LICENSE INFORMATION: Used to certify applicants for position where State law requires appropriate license. You are legally required to provide this information. Failure to provide this information may result in your rejection as an applicant for these positions.

  AGE RANGE: Used to accurately certify applicants for certain types of work according to State law. You are legally required to provide this information. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection of your application.

  CITIZENSHIP STATUS: Used to certify applicants for work in the United States as determined by laws of the United States Department of Labor and the State of Minnesota. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection of your application.

  EMPLOYMENT: If you are selected for employment with the City, the following additional information about you will be public: your name; actual gross salary and salary range; contract fees; actual gross pension; the value and nature of your fringe benefits; the basis for and the amount of any added remuneration, such as expenses or mileage reimbursement, in addition to your salary; your job title; job description; the dates of your first and last employment with the City; the status of any complaints or charges against you while at work; the final outcome of any disciplinary action taken against you, specific reasons for it, and all supporting documentation about your case; terms of any agreement settling administrative or judicial proceedings; your work location and work telephone number; your badge number, if any; honors/awards received; and payroll time sheets. Information not listed as public, which is maintained as part of your personnel record, is private, and will not be shared with anyone but those members of our staff and appointing authorities whose work assignment requires access, those persons authorized by law to have access, and those persons to whom you have given your informed written consent. Examples, but not an exclusive listing, of those authorized by law to have access to personnel data include labor organizations to the extent they need it in the conduct of normal business as your representative, insurance providers, City contractors whose contracts require access (e.g., the City Attorney or insurance claims adjuster), Public Employees Retirement Association, Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, State Department of Employment and Security and any other entity authorized by law. Personnel data will be disclosed as required by a court order or for the purposes of wage attachments, and as may be required by any State or Federal law subsequently enacted. For further information refer to MN Statutes Ch. 13.