Senior Human Resources Generalist Job at City of Sparks, NV
City of Sparks, NV City of Sparks, NV
$59,862 - $97,822 a year
Job Information
Are you looking for a meaningful Human Resources career where you can contribute and provide
positive i
mpact to the community and organization? If you answered
yes
... come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a
generous and competitive salary and a great benefit package!
The Ideal Candidate : Our small but mighty HR team is looking for an individual who is committed to recruiting by being proactive in the community with a focus on increasing City applicant pools and helping create talent pipelines. The selected individual will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and will act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. As one of the first points of contact, this person must be comfortable in a forward facing role where engaging and supporting various groups of internal and external stakeholders will be daily expectations.
Are you the ideal candidate? If so, apply now!
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- While this position is open until 12/31/23, depending on qualified candidates, multiple application review dates may occur sooner. The posting may be extended or close without notice if a sufficient number of applications are received and a hiring decision can be made before then
- Therefore, individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Only complete applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. the first review of applications will happen by May 18, 2023
- Supplemental Questions: In addition to submitting the application, you will need to answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application
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If you have any questions, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us . The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Human Resources Analyst I
Under supervision, perform specialized and routine generalist and analytical work for human resources in the functional areas of labor relations, employee relations, employment law, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, organizational development, benefits, worker’s compensation, HRIS/payroll and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the Analyst series. Incumbents are capable of independently operating in at least one (1) of the Human Resources functional areas.
Human Resources Analyst II
DESCRIPTION
Perform specialized and advanced generalist and analytical work for human resources in the functional areas of labor relations, employee relations, employment law, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, organizational development, benefits, worker’s compensation, HRIS/payroll and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the experienced class in the Analyst series. It is distinguished from Human Resources Analyst I by the increased complexity of the work. Incumbents are capable of independently operating in at least two (2) of the Human Resources functional areas and can support employee relations to at least one department.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:
Human Resources Analyst I
Education and Experience
:
Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, employee relations or a related field and two (2) years of experience in at least one (1) functional area of human resources OR demonstrated competency in analysis and problem-solving and an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in a public agency setting is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates :
Specified positions may require possession and maintenance of the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.
A Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or a Senior in Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or other generally accepted Human Resources professional certificate is preferred.
Human Resources Analyst II
Education and Experience :
Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, employee relations or a related field and three (3) years of experience in at least three (3) functional areas of human resources OR demonstrated competency in analysis and problem-solving and an equivalent combination of education experience.
Administrative or supervisory experience is preferred. Experience in a public agency setting is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates :
Specified positions may require possession and maintenance of the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.
A Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or a Senior in Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or other generally accepted Human Resources professional certificate is preferred.
Examples of Essential Duties
Human Resources Analyst I
For assigned functional area(s): Responsible for the day-to-day operations including compliance with federal, state, city ordinances, civil service, administrative rules, collective bargaining agreements and department policies.
Provide sound advice and counsel on a variety of human resources topics and/or functional areas. Analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and make sound judgments within established guidelines and exercise sound judgement in escalating complex matters to appropriate levels in the organization.
Prepare sensitive and statistical reports and written documents. Analyze trends and data and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services delivered. Make recommendations to Director in budget matters. Streamline work processes, set work priorities, and meet critical deadlines. Develop reports and presentations for staff and City Council. Manage contracts and third-party administrators. Effectively and regularly communicate information to those affected. Prepare clear, concise, and effective reports and written materials. Ensure the maintenance, accuracy and confidentially of all employee records, files, and personal information. Manage and enter information into assigned databases and use computer software related to the work.
Serve as a liaison between HR and all City departments to advocate for all and to ensure that City departments maintain compliance with state or federal regulations on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Measure and forecast diversity metrics for assigned department and divisions, support management as they aim to ensure staff is receiving adequate training in the selection, management, evaluation, and retention of all groups of employees.
Review legislation related to human resources matters. Analyze impact on City operations and recommend policy and procedural improvements. Provide general assistance on employment issues to staff. With guidance, answer questions regarding policies and procedures, federal and state law, EEOC policies, Civil Service Regulations and Administrative Rules.
Indirectly supervise human resources operations and support staff in assigned area(s) of work. Participate in the selection and evaluation of their performance and assist in staff development. May provide work direction to support staff on a project basis, relating to the areas of assignment.
Provide support for the labor relations program. Provide analysis relating to the cost and impact of contract proposals in areas of assignment. Coordinate efforts with payroll to accurately pay employees and manage human resources data. Serve as employee relations representative for City departments, participate in investigations and may participate in hearings and arbitrations.
Monitor changes and developments related to human resources. Evaluate impact on city operations and recommend and implement policy and procedural improvements. Advise on policies and procedures and ensure consistent interpretation and application of federal and state law, Civil Service Regulations, Administrative Rules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and various collective bargaining agreements and resolutions.
Actively participate in the implementation of recruitment initiatives including but not limited to marketing, active recruiting, workforce development, and seek ways to expand the pool of applicants. Construct testing materials. Conduct job analyses to determine appropriate selection factors, resources, and tools. Participate in recruitment testing and interviews. Analyze scoring and determine results. Coordinate reasonable testing accommodations.
Ensure the maintenance, accuracy and confidentiality of all employee records, files and personal information. Manage and enter information into assigned databases and use computer software related to the work. Influence others in organization with regards to policies, practices, employment decisions, change management initiatives and program roll-outs.
Conduct classification and compensation studies. Analyze information and make recommendations for appropriate classification, class specifications and compensation levels.
Coordinate the City insurance and non-insurance benefits. Monitor, analyze and recommend compliance actions for new and evolving benefit legislation and trends and recommend changes.
Coordinate and implement training programs. Ensure completion of citywide compliance training. Coordinate vendor training and evaluate content and presentation.
Represent human resources to staff and Civil Service, City Council, citizens, governmental agencies, third party administrators, community groups and professional organizations.
Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal employment related, and other laws and regulations related to the work
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to public personnel administration, labor relations, collective bargaining, basic medical terminology, administration of benefits and worker’s compensation
- Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work
- Knowledge of prioritization practices and the ability to reprioritize competing tasks/projects duties, effectively, in a constantly changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and proven ability to arrange multiple projects effectively to be completed within expected deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to become proficient with HRIS and talent management systems
- Ability to independently maintain and manage tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively
- Ability to have direct and tough conversations with others as needed and to act with tack, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust
- Ability to train others in work procedures
Physical Demands :
Aside from working in a general office environment while using standard office equipment, the majority of the work is sedentary in nature and consists of daily exposure to equipment that may potentially cause visual sensitivity such as computer monitors. The person in this position will be expected to be effective in the face of workplace stressors such as, but not limited to, exposure to information that may be sensitive and emotionally difficult to process, customer service complaints, maintaining the security of information, competing priorities of reasonable or high significance to the successful function of the department, etc. May need to lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight and occasionally work outdoors.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION
- This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines
- This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission
- This position reports to a Senior Human Resources Analyst
- Supervision exercised: May direct the work of support staff on a project basis
- May be required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
- May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation
Human Resources Analyst II
For assigned functional area(s): Responsible for the day-to-day operations including compliance with federal, state, city ordinances, civil service, administrative rules, collective bargaining agreements and department policies.
Provide sound advice and counsel on a variety of human resources topics and/or functional areas. Analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and make sound judgments within established guidelines and exercise sound judgement in escalating complex matters to appropriate levels in the organization.
Prepare sensitive and statistical reports and written documents. Analyze trends and data and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services delivered. Make recommendations to Director in budget matters. Streamline work process, set work priorities, and meet critical deadlines. Develop reports and presentations for staff and City Council. Manage contracts and third-party administrators. Effectively and regularly communicate information to those affected. Prepare clear, concise, and effective reports, presentations, training, and written materials. Interpret and apply applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Engage experts and prepare data and liability reporting for financial services, regular actuarial studies, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements. Manage resources to work within defined scope, time, and cost constraints.
Serve as a liaison between HR and all City departments to advocate for all and to ensure that City departments maintain compliance with state or federal regulations on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Measure and forecast diversity metrics for assigned department and divisions, support management as they aim to ensure staff is receiving adequate training in the selection, management, evaluation, and retention of all groups of employees.
Review legislation related to human resources matters. Analyze impact on City operations and recommend policy and procedural improvements. Provide general assistance on employment issues to staff. With guidance, answer questions regarding policies and procedures, federal and state law, EEOC policies, Civil Service Regulations and Administrative Rules.
Indirectly supervise human resources operations and support staff in assigned area(s) of work. Participate in the selection and evaluation of their performance and assist in staff development. May provide work direction to support staff on a project basis, relating to the areas of assignment.
Provide support for the labor relations program. Provide input and analysis relating to the cost and impact of contract proposals in areas of assignment. Coordinate efforts with payroll to accurately pay employees and manage human resources data. Serve as employee relations representative for City departments, manage investigations and/or investigate employee relations issues, participate, and prepare documents in hearings and arbitration.
Monitor changes and developments related to human resources. Evaluate impact on city operations and recommend and implement policy and procedural improvements. Advise on policies and procedures and ensure consistent interpretation and application of federal and state law, Civil Service Regulations, Administrative Rules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and various collective bargaining agreements and resolutions.
Actively participate in the implementation of recruitment initiatives including but not limited to marketing, active recruiting, workforce development, and seek ways to expand the pool of applicants. Construct testing materials. Conduct job analyses to determine appropriate selection factors, resources and tools. Participate in recruitment testing and interviews. Analyze complex scoring and determine results. Coordinate reasonable testing accommodations.
Ensure the maintenance, accuracy and confidentiality of all employee records, files and personal information. Manage and enter information into assigned databases and use computer software related to the work. Influence others in organization with regards to policies, practices, employment decisions, change management initiatives and program roll-outs.
Conduct classification and compensation studies. Analyze information and make recommendations for appropriate classification, class specifications and compensation levels.
Coordinate the City insurance and non-insurance benefits. Monitor, analyze and recommend compliance actions for new and evolving benefit legislation and trends and recommend changes.
Coordinate and implement training programs. Ensure completion of citywide compliance training. Coordinate vendor training and evaluate content and presentation.
Represent human resources to staff and Civil Service, City Council, citizens, governmental agencies, third party administrators, community groups and professional organizations.
Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal employment related, and other laws and regulations related to the work
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to public personnel administration, labor relations, collective bargaining, basic medical terminology, administration of benefits and worker’s compensation
- Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work
- Knowledge of prioritization practices and the ability to reprioritize competing tasks/projects duties, effectively, in a constantly changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and proven ability to arrange multiple projects effectively to be completed within expected deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to become proficient with HRIS and talent management systems
- Ability to independently maintain and manage tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively
- Ability to have direct and tough conversations with others as needed and to act with tack, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust
- Ability to train others in work procedures
Physical Demands :
Aside from working in a general office environment while using standard office equipment, the majority of the work is sedentary in nature and consists of daily exposure to equipment that may potentially cause visual sensitivity such as computer monitors. The person in this position will be expected to be effective in the face of workplace stressors such as, but not limited to, exposure to information that may be sensitive and emotionally difficult to process, customer service complaints, maintaining the security of information, competing priorities of reasonable or high significance to the successful function of the department, etc. May need to lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight and occasionally work outdoors.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION
- This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines
- This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission
- This position reports to a Senior Human Resources Analyst
- Supervision exercised: May supervise the work of support staff
- May be required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
- May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation
Application and Recruitment Information
You are required to submit any required documents as requested above, at time of application for further consideration. Failure to submit the required and/or requested information may result in rejection of your application.
Recruitment Communication :
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.
Reasonable Accommodation
:
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.
Disclaimer
:
The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.
The City of Sparks is proud to offer a quality benefit program for our employees. Our plan offers a variety of benefits for a diverse workforce.
This is an overview of the City of Sparks benefit plans only. This overview does not in any manner modify, alter or expand or add to the applicable contract or resolution.
If you have questions regarding the various benefits described, please contact Human Resources at 353-2345.
This is an overview of the City of Sparks benefit plans only. This overview does not in any manner modify, alter or expand or add to the applicable contract or resolution.
If you have questions regarding the various benefits described, please contact Human Resources at 353-2345.
- No State Income Tax
- Nevada PERS Retirement Plan Fully Paid By The City
- No Social Security Participation, But Medicare Deduction Required (1.45%)
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Vacation Leave Plans
- Sick Leave Plans
- Personal Day(s)
- City Paid Medical, Dental, Prescription And Vision Insurance Coverage For Employee; Employees Hired After 7/1/2006 Contribute 25% Of The Cost Of Dependent Coverage
- City Paid Life Insurance
- City Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Annual Wellness Physical
- Auto Allowance for Specified Positions
- Workers Compensation
- Military Leave
- Family Leave
- Service Awards
- Longevity Pay
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plans
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