City of Papillion · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Human Resources Director
Papillion, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe City of Papillion is seeking an Assistant Human Resources Director to assist with the management of the Human Resources department. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities including payroll administration, employee relations, and compliance with HR policies and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist the Director with management of the operations and staff of the department
Perform technical research and analysis
Have direct involvement in all areas of Human Resources
Serve as back up in the absence of the Human Resources Director
Perform highly confidential, professional personnel work, including benefits administration, employee orientation and benefits enrollment, legal compliance requirements, compliance research, employee insurance, and personnel records
Assist Director with development of departmental plans, goals, strategic initiatives, policies and procedures as assigned
Provide oversight, processing, and support for the City’s complex payroll functions
Help monitor payroll data for compliance with wage and hour laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies
Assist with resolving discrepancies or employee questions
Collaborate on process improvements, payroll system updates, and reporting to support effective financial and HR decision making
Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to managers and department heads
Support the Civil Service Commission Secretary/Chief Examiner in Civil Service hiring and promotional processes
Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process
Manage employee benefits and personnel policies in compliance with all local, state and federal laws
Conduct new employee onboarding, benefit orientation
Investigate benefit-related complaints from employees
Facilitate investigations and resolution of ongoing employee problems and complaints
Provide guidance and administration of the discipline process
Manage employee separation, including preparing employee exit paperwork and conducting exit interviews
Oversee the administration of workers’ compensation
Ensure departmental compliance with applicable local ordinance and code, state statute, and federal laws
Prepare and maintain various records, reports, correspondence and other departmental documents in a confidential manner
Attend various training courses, seminars, conferences, and participate in local HR organizations
Assist in city wide communication regarding HR programs and services
Operate standard office equipment in the performance of job duties
Perform accurate mathematical calculations in the performance of job duties
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, governmental officials, co-workers and supervisors
Qualification
Required
Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
At least five (5) years of highly responsible and progressive human resource experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience required
At least three (3) years of direct experience managing and processing complex payroll operations
Must have, or obtain within a time frame established, a professional Human Resources certification from HRCI or SHRM
Must possess excellent computer and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
Must be bondable
Knowledge of and ability to comprehend and apply City, state and federal laws, policies and regulations which impact City activities, with emphasis in employment law
Knowledge of and ability to manage and process complex payroll operations
Knowledge of practices and procedures pertaining to employee benefits administration
Knowledge of and ability to comprehend and apply state statutes and the City's Municipal Code
Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles, practices and policies of municipal government
Knowledge of public personnel administration
Knowledge of and ability to interpret rules, regulations, laws and ordinances affecting municipal record keeping and administration
Knowledge of and ability to apply basic principles utilized in private or public sector accounting, business or finance administration
Knowledge of and ability to perform input and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of computer programs dealing with word processing, spreadsheet and databases
Knowledge of city responsibilities and ability to use independent judgment in the performance of duties
Ability to uphold the City's mission statement and core values in the performance of job duties
Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations in the performance of job duties
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain various records, reports and other departmental documents
Ability to plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to flex arrival or departure schedule for meetings, City Council, events, and projects based on team need
Ability to perform job duties efficiently while managing frequent interruptions
Ability to deal with the general public in a courteous and tactful manner
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other employees, other governmental agencies and municipal officials
Ability to maintain regular and dependable attendance on the job, including attendance and job performance for possibly prolonged periods of time when called out on short notice due to weather conditions, emergencies and similar situations of public necessity
Physical presence at the assigned job location is an essential function of this role. This position requires onsite attendance during assigned working hours, with remote work arrangements unavailable
Company
City of Papillion
#Papillion is a welcoming community in the fastest growing county in Nebraska.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase