HR Business Partner Spec

About the role

Works under the general direction of assigned manager. Facilitates and performs administrative duties including payroll, records maintenance, employee onboarding, employee off-boarding, leave administration, employee engagement, and other relevant areas in support of the division. Acts as the division customer service representative and gatekeeper. Serves as a point of contact for employee relations matters and assists with gathering information for investigations as well as responding to HR related inquiries and requests for assistance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and performs administrative duties including payroll, records maintenance, employee onboarding, employee off-boarding, leave administration, employee engagement, and other relevant areas in support of the division.
• Acts as the division customer service representative and gatekeeper.
• Serves as a point of contact for employee relations matters and assists with gathering information for investigations as well as responding to HR related inquiries and requests for assistance.
• Processes new hires and compensation related forms such as add-pay, salary changes, reimbursements, etc.
• Utilizes HRIS to monitor and administer employee leave, time and attendance, payroll, and records maintenance.
• Assists with the processing of both voluntary and involuntary employee separations and subsequent exit interviews as needed.
• Initiates division-wide FMLA, OJI, and drug testing process to maintain consistency of documentations and communications.
• Ensures strategic initiatives and projects are administered in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge of legal and industry compliance by attending HR related seminars, conferences, reviewing publications, and participating in professional associations.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with employees, HR staff, division management, union stewards, and business and city representatives.
• Exercises tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Requires the use of office equipment such as personal computer, calculator, telephone, and copier.
• Majority of work is performed in an office environment except during on-site visits to various work environments.
• Requires contact with employees at all levels, labor organizations and various outside agencies.
• May be required to work some weekends and extended work hours.
• Occasional travel throughout the city as needed to attend meetings and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in Human Resources; or any comparable combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
• Working experience using Microsoft Office applications and Oracle are required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $19.00