Human Resources

Human Resources Analyst/Sr. Human Resources Analyst


Salary
$54,704 - $95,264 annually
Job Region
Florida South
Department/Division
Human Resources
Organization
City of Panama City Beach
City
Panama City Beach
State
Florida
Job Requirements

Human Resources Analyst:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field from an accredited college or university; two years of general human resources or related field experience, performing human resource functions for a private sector organization or public sector agency.
  • PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Senior Human Resources Analyst:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field from an accredited college or university; four years of general human resources or related field experience and two years of experience at a professional level, performing human resource functions for a private sector organization or public sector agency.
  • One year of supervisory/lead experience is highly desirable.
  • PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification is highly desirable.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Job Description

Under administrative direction, partners with City departments to ensure the organization’s ability to attract, retrain, and develop effective employees focused on values and strategic objectives of the City. Provides support and guidance to City departments, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, and off-boarding, HRIS administration, classification, compensation, benefits, employee development, and employee relations.

Human Resources Analyst:   

This is a journey-level class in the Human Resources Analyst series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform technical, analytical, and professional work assigned to this class and to work with independence and initiative.

Senior Human Resources Analyst:

This is a senior, advanced-level class in the Human Resource Analyst series. Work in this class is more complex.

It is distinguished from the analyst level by the ability to perform the full range of duties and work with considerable independence and initiative. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to lead a variety of programs and projects, perform necessary research, and make recommendations regarding policy issues to the Director.

The Human Resources Analyst/Senior Human Resources Analyst is flexibly staffed and is normally filled by advancement from HR Analyst or, when filled from the outside, requires previous and directly related experience.

Examples of Duties

  • Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements recruitment processes; reviews requisitions for position vacancies; designs and prepares job notices and related advertisements; develops marketing and advertising campaigns/techniques; posts vacancies; actively recruits qualified applicants; screens applications; schedules and conducts new hire employment interviews as needed; provides feedback and answers questions from applicants; coordinates background checks, pre-employment physicals and drug testing; conducts reference checks; makes job offers; onboards employees; and ensures proper employment paperwork.
  • Responsible for the accurate and daily maintenance of all employee information, including maintaining HRIS database; processes all applicable payroll change forms, oversees the maintenance of personnel files and records; preserves data/record management integrity.
  • Supports the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and deferred compensation; coordinates the completion and processes employee benefit enrollments, data base administration; changes and terminations; processes address and beneficiary changes; coordinates and monitors FMLA and disability leaves; monitors employees for ACA related purposes; assists in coordinating open enrollment and benefits meetings; maintains benefits’ related records; serves as liaison between benefits’ vendors and employees; resolves problems and responds to questions.
  • Assists with employee/management relations, including partnering with the departments to create and maintain appropriate, value-driven work environments; advises and counsels managers, supervisors, and employees regarding human resource matters, resolution of issues, grievances, and disciplinary actions; conducts employee exit interviews; promotes positive employee/management relations through assigned special committees and task forces; and  assists in the development and implementation of employee recognition ceremonies and other such programs.
  • Assists with organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, municipal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures; advises management on state and federal regulations; interprets and advises management and employees on the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to various employee programs and benefits; assists in developing and recommending changes to policies and procedures.
  • Assists in assessing organizational training and employee development needs. Develops and recommends training goals and objectives. Plans, schedules, and coordinates training programs and contracting of instructors.
  • Conducts research, studies, report generation, and project management on a wide variety of human resource topics, including salary and benefits, employee turnover, staffing levels, and human resource trends. Makes recommendations based on findings.
  • Coordinates the daily functions of the City’s auto, general liability, and workers’ compensation claims. Serves as primary contact for claimants and involved departments; gathers information on claims; reports claim to insurance carrier; and makes recommendations to prevent similar incidents. Manages all subrogation for internally managed claims and all court restitution for internally managed claims and assists in negotiating final recoveries. Responsible for maintaining related records.
  • Processes insurance and human resource invoices and assists with allocations/reconciliations.
  • Completes employee verifications, verifications of income, workers’ compensation wage statements, and various compliance reports.
  • Assists in the maintenance of the classification and compensation system. Conducts job audits and classification and pay studies upon request; updates or develops new job descriptions as required; conducts compensation analysis; makes recommendations to develop and maintain classification standards.
  • Provides coverage as needed for the receptionists.
  • Provides support and assistance to the Civil Service Board as requested.
  • Performs other related duties.

Senior Human Resources Analyst:

In addition to the previous Major Duties:

  • Provides an elevated level of consultative support to city departments to assist in the delivery of approved levels of service.
  • Develops an understanding of City operations and remains knowledgeable of initiatives, challenges, and best practices. Identifies organizational issues and assists departments to address issues.
  • Conducts research, analyzes data, evaluates efficiency and effectiveness, and makes recommendations to improve operations.
  • Directs and manages specific activities and operations assigned.
  • Coordinates and/or conducts assigned investigations.
  • Develops ordinances, policies, rules and regulations for employees, supervisors, management, and the public; develops and recommends changes to policies and procedures.
  • Assists in development and implementation of department goals, objectives, and work plan. Develops and ensures that various operating procedures, standards, and guidelines are followed.
  • Assists in the preparation and administration of the division budget; forecasts the necessary funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Submits budget recommendations and justifications. Monitors expenditures against approved budget.
  • Researches and analyzes legal requirements impacting human resource programs and services. Identifies exposures and liabilities of the city and takes steps necessary to comply or reduce exposure.

Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
Bachelor's
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