Deputy Human Resources Officer

Job Description:

Deputy Human Resources Officer

Description

Requirements

MOS Code: 42 B (Army)

Education and Experience : Candidate must have A Bachelor's degree or higher in social/behavioral sciences, human resources, business or public administration or a related field, and four (4) years of professional human resource administration experience, including two (2) years supervisory or managerial experience.

Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

General Purpose

Under general direction, plan, organize and manage the day-to-day projects and activities of the human resources department and/or manage the City's fully insured, self-insured and risk management programs.

Typical Duties

Assist in planning, directing and reviewing the activities and operations of the human resources department. Involves: Supervise and manage, directly and through subordinate supervisors, functions and sections. Assist in administering compliance with Civil Service Commission rules and regulations by reviewing appeals. Prepare rebuttals and explanations for the Civil Service Commissioners and City Council.

Plan, direct and coordinate the City's employee benefits, property and casualty insurance programs, deferred compensation program, worker's compensation program and safety program. Involves: Develop, recommend and implement approved, new or modified plans and employee benefits policies. Develop cost control procedures to ensure maximum coverage at the least possible cost to the City and employees. Monitor delivery of services for adherence to terms of contracts and to evaluate third Party administrators (TPA's) management of City health benefits.

Plan, organize and manage coordination of day-to-day projects and activities directly and through subordinate supervisors. Involves: Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives. Recommend, implement and administer policies and procedures. Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the department work plan. Analyze department personnel, equipment and procedures and recommend and implement improvements, automation or streamlining of work activities. Assist in the development and monitoring of department budget.

Provide professional human resources advice and information. Involves: Advise and assist employees and department management in a variety of human resource matters including the interpretation and application of rules and regulations, policy issues, employee relations activities and staff management. Review and analyze reports, legislation, court cases and related human resource matters. Direct and coordinate special studies and work with contractors on departmental or citywide activities. Research, review and recommend improvements to existing or proposed policies/practices, services, benefits or other related activities.

Coordinate the investigation of on-the-job injuries and reviews and analyze Worker's Compensation Claims. Involves: Coordinate with safety personnel to develop accident prevention programs. Participate and make recommendations to the city collective bargaining unit in connection with employee benefits. Prepare analysis and reports on worker's compensation cost and loss data. Prepare specifications for risk management and employee benefits bids in conjunction with Purchasing and legal staff. Prepare and execute, with legal consultation, benefit documentation, such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies. Ensure prompt and accurate compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. Review and analyze changes in state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and report necessary changes to administration.

Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, and merit pay or other employee status changes.

Represent the department in a professional manner as requested by the Chief Human Resources Officer. Involves: Interact with a variety of department heads, managers, supervisors, employees and the public to provide and gather accurate information for human resources. Attend and participate in professional groups and committees. Prepare and deliver presentations at City Council, Civil Service Commission and other boards, commissions and community organizations. Serve as the Chief Human Resources Officer during absences.

General Information

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Please note: This is an unclassified position.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Salary:

$96,680.00 - $168,330.00 Annually