Position: Human Resources Specialist Il

Nature of Work:

According to established policies and procedures, provides support to Assistant Director in carrying out policies relating to all phases of Human Resources activity. Assists with general orientation, planning, and activities. Prepares and processes retirement for all city employees. Provides clerical support.

Principle Functions:

Assembles and ensures availability of appropriate recruitment information and packets, necessary paperwork, and signatures.

Processes changes to Human Resources records manually or enters data into the computer; ensures accuracy and appropriate authorization of such data entry, audits data entry and makes corrections as necessary.

Work closely with payroll to exchange relevant information and resolve input/audit problems. Refers unusual or sensitive problems to supervisor or resolution.

Provide information concerning provisions and regulations of the State Administered Retirement Program for public employees.

Processes employee United Way contributions.

Assists the Assistant Director or acts as representative with job fairs.

Assists with processing of the State Administered Retirement Program (PERF) and (PEBSCO) applications

Explains the retirement annuity system to Human Resources officers of local and/or state governmental entities covered b the system.

Prepares and maintains Human Resources records and files in an organized manner and in accordance with established guidelines and Federal recordkeeping requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direction of the Human Resources Assistant Director.

Supervision Exercised:

No supervisory duties required

Knowledge abilities and skills required:

Analytical skills are necessary in order to audit data entry and resolve input problems.

Interpersonal skills are necessary in order to interact with all levels of Human Resources and the general public explaining procedures and exchanging factual information

Communications skills are necessary to assist with and explain retirement, Employment, and other policies relating to personnel.

Clerical ability sufficient to operate a variety of office machines and equipment (i.e., typewriter, computer, fax machine, etc.)

Training and Experience Required:

Education equivalent to that of a high school diploma included or supplemented by college level training in Business, Human Resources Management or related field.