Human Resources Business Partner

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #105: HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

PAY GRADE: K Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $22.55 - $35.11 / Hour

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular Full-Time

WORK LOCATION: East Annex

DAYS WORKED: Monday- Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: June 8 2025

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative technical and professional work in analyzing and administering various components of the personnel system of the organization including affirmative action components job analysis compensation analysis applicant screening examination selection labor relations and training.

Employees in this position are considered confidential.

Maintains the utmost confidentiality in dealing with employee records and business information.

Works under the general supervision of the Personnel Supervisor.

Develops posts and advertises position vacancies; recruits applicants for open positions; interviews and assists in the selection of employees to fill vacant positions.

Reviews employment applications and evaluates work history education and training job skills compensation needs and other qualifications of applicants. Records additional knowledge skills abilities interests test results and other data pertinent to selection and referral of applicants.

Informs applicants of job duties and responsibilities compensation and benefits work schedules and working conditions City Personnel Rules and Regulations promotional opportunities and other related information. Keeps records of applicants not selected for employment.

Conducts or arranges for oral interviews and skills intelligence physical or psychological testing of applicants as appropriate and permissible; arranges for drug screening of applicants as required; develops and administers oral examinations written examinations or assessment center examinations.

Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions and various payroll deductions for each employee to update master payroll records.

Maintains and computes the educational incentive pay and tuition reimbursement program.

Enters data into the Human Resources Information System regarding all personnel actions taken within the assigned departments.

Reviews proposed salary actions to ensure conformance with established guidelines and policies. Participates in and conducts salary and wage surveys to determine organizations market relationship. Implements salary administration guidelines.

Implements major changes in rules and regulations pay plans and employee status.

Assists in the completion of job audits for classification studies as needed as positions evolve. Observes jobs and interviews workers and supervisory personnel to determine job and worker requirements. Writes clear and concise job descriptions and develops recommendations for salary structure.

Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with applicants employees officials and the general public. Develops strong working relationships with management and learns work areas to serve management efficiently. Works closely with department and division heads in interpreting rules and regulations to ensure proper procedural process.

Analyzes occupational data such as physical mental and training requirements of jobs and workers. Develops written summaries such as job descriptions job specifications and lines of career movement.

Maintains familiarity with Citys Affirmative Action Plan in order to ensure that the City complies and operates in a consistent manner. Refers inconsistencies to supervisor for assistance.

Assists in the administration of the employee performance appraisal system by reviewing Employee Appraisal Forms and computing any appropriate changes in salary.

Utilizes developed occupational data to evaluate or improve methods and techniques for recruiting selecting promoting evaluating and training workers and administration of related personnel programs.

Evaluates selection and placement techniques by conducting research or followup activities and conferring with management and supervisory personnel; conducts background and reference checks on candidates.

Prepares a variety of studies reports and related information for decision-making purposes.

Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational goals.

Keeps record of personnel transactions such as hires promotions transfers performance reviews and terminations.

Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation; conducts exit interviews to determine reasons for separations.

Keeps records of hired employee characteristics for governmental reporting purposes.

Analyzes existing benefit policies of organization and prevailing practices among similar organizations to recommend competitive benefits programs.

Evaluates incoming information and generates Status Change Proposals as may be required through personnel software program. Responsible for data entry of personnel information needed to generate Status Change Proposals.

Operates a motor vehicle to travel to job sites and work areas throughout the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Serves as a member of various employee committees.

In the absence of the Personnel Supervisor may be required to act as Personnel Supervisor.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the Citys Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing post-accident testing reasonable suspicion testing return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a degree in human resources public administration business management or a closely related field PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP with three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources is preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform job duties.

Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public personnel administration; considerable knowledge of employee classification compensation and benefits recruitment selection training and labor relations.

Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record.

Skill in preparing and administering job descriptions announcements and examinations; skill in analyzing personnel programs and systems; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.

Ability to analyze and interpret comprehensive job requirements; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants employees city officials labor unions and the general public; ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information; ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with personnel matters.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Requires frequent use of motor vehicle personal computer including Microsoft Word Excel programs and HTE database; calculator telephone copy machine and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to operate a motor vehicle.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderately quiet. This job requires working in the field with a wide variety of other job groups where the work environment may be very loud. The work environment in the field may also involve work around traffic heights heavy machinery and electricity.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V.