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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

CITY OF BETHEL

 

NATURE OF WORK:
Assist City Manager in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of human resources activities. Responsible for managing human resources functions such as employment, recruitment, retention, labor relations, compensation, training, equal employment opportunity, records, policy & procedure, safety and health, benefits and employee services.


JOB DUTIES:

  • Provide assistance in identifying, evaluating and resolving human resource issues and work performance problems to facilitate communications and improve the human resource function.
  • Manage the administration and delivery of a full spectrum of human resource programs and labor relations for the city.
  • Organize, implement and administer personnel and labor contracts, projects and other initiatives that align with City goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate human resource activities to ensure legal compliance, fairness and consistency in areas of employment, planning and staffing, compensation, benefit administration, labor/employee relations, training, performance management, organizational development, workforce communications, safety, and benefits.
  • Provide direction and counseling to council, city manager, department heads and employees in areas associated with HR.
  • Effectively administer programs in accordance with City policies and procedures, including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity and OSHA.
  • Manage and monitor proper adherence to policies and procedures, guidelines and documentation on all disciplinary action issues, promotions, transfers and terminations.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to employees, peers and management on workforce goals and objectives. Provide clear, effective, timely and constructive feedback as required.
  • Participate in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relation problems; anticipate problems, recommend, and initiate steps for corrective action.
  • Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of HR, including budget control, salaried administration and measuring work performance within the department.
  • Responsible for the effective development, coordination, and presentation of training and development programs for all employees.
  • Assess company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives.
  • Identify and arrange suitable training solutions for employees to include management training, project, compliance, and statutory training.
  • Supervise administrative support staff and provide evaluations and effective feedback.
  • Responsible for duties hiring and processing new employees, orientation, evaluation up-dates, terminations, assisting department heads with personnel policies and procedures, supervising job openings and closing, and conducting interviews.

Provides general administrative and office support for the City Manager, handling letters, reports, memoranda and related matters; screens callers; provides information regarding policies and procedures of the City; arranges appointments for City Manager, reviews mail and prepares drafts of reports, memoranda, and correspondence for the City Manager.

  • Is responsible for clerical support and maintains and updates the office records management system for the office of the City Manager and the Administrative Department.  Serves as the office manager for the Administration Department, supervising all clerical, secretarial, and non-supervisory personnel.
  • Performs research on issues and problems for the City Manager. Assists the City Manager in preparing for meetings with the City Council and other public bodies.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS / COMPETENCIES:

  • 7+ years HR experience with a minimum of 3 years within a municipality environment
  • Bachelors degree in Business or Human Resources or related years of experience
  • Strong working knowledge of team development, wage and salary administration, and OSHA requirements
  • Must have highly developed interpersonal skills including oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to take initiative
  • Results oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Willing to travel as required
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Solid computer skills - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel Skills
  • Must have prior experience in FMLA and benefit administration, labor relations, organizational development, salary administration and training plan development and execution.
  • Must have in depth knowledge of federal and state laws regulating COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, WORKERS’ COMP and ERISA.
  • Valid Alaska driver’s license.

 

SALARY:

DOE, Negotiated with City Council

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled.

 

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT CITY APPLICATION TO:

City Clerk’s Office

City of Bethel

P.O. Box 388

Bethel, AK 99559

(907) 543-1371

                                                 

The City of Bethel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.