Hybrid Human Resources Administrator bei City of Annapolis (MD), MD

About the Department

JOB SUMMARY:

Under limited direction, supports the Human Resources Manager with the delivery of comprehensive human resources functions of a large and complex department with diversified services.  Serves as a subject matter expert in human resources matters; responsible for managing the relationships necessary to plan, direct, and integrate a broad range of human resources functions, programs, and services throughout the City of Annapolis.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this job description are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all the job duties of all positions in the job classification. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with or without, reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.)

Supports the development, design, and implementation of employee development and training programs that support and promote mission, vision, and values, develop leadership and supervisory skills, and support leadership principles and concepts.

Provides advice and counsel to managers and teams on the appropriate use of organizational assessments and how to integrate the results of interventions and/or assessments with human resources policies and practices to improve the organization.

Exercises full accountabilities for all matters associated with completing work assignments including determining the work to be performed and the methods used.

Manages the analysis of human resources business processes and makes strategic recommendations for improvement regarding issues affecting the business needs of the agency.

Provides high level human resources data analysis, conducts research, and interprets data.

Researches and advises on human resources management best practices, benchmarking, and consistent human resources guidelines and procedures on a departmental basis.

Administers classification programs, which include classifying and reclassifying positions, and writing job descriptions.

Participates in the development, revision, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Develops and administers an effective recruitment program which includes all interviewing and placement of advertising.

Prepares, recommends, and maintains records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data.

Acts as the Human Resources Manager during their absence.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and skill in applying City of Annapolis human resources regulations, as well as County, State and federal laws and regulations, as required to effectively evaluate and make recommendations concerning plans and proposals for employee/labor relations and related human resources projects and assignments.

Knowledge of management and organizational principles, practices, procedures and techniques of analysis and evaluation.

Knowledge of employee/labor relations human resources management theories, concepts and methods, and associated legal and regulatory principles, concepts, practices, negotiations.

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and leave programs, such as the Family Medical Leave Act, Worker's Compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, fitness for duty processing and similar employee and management programs.

Knowledge of the capabilities, operating characteristics, and advanced functions of a variety of office automation software, (e.g., database, spreadsheet, work processing, presentation, etc.).

Skill in written and oral communication sufficient to make and oversee presentations; prepare findings and recommendations; and develop and sustain positive business relationships.

Ability to interpret, communicate, administer, and recommend changes to human resources policy and procedures.

Ability to perform broad and complex research tasks in a variety of areas under short deadlines, with minimal supervision. Ability to plan, develop, and conduct management studies and reports of considerable scope and complexity.

Ability to develop and implement a human resources program for many employees engaged in an extensive diversity of work.

Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite or similar as well as Human Resources Information Systems.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university college, with a major in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field; and six (6) years of experience in the human resources, employee relations or related experience to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Qualifications:
Certification through the Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA-CP or PSHRA-SCP), certification or through the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-PHR or SHRM-SPHR) or similar.

Other Qualifications

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Physical/Mental Demands:
The work is sedentary. Work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to meetings and conferences away from the worksite. The work does not require any special physical effort.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.