Human Resources Analyst

• Assist and advise department directors and others with employee recruitment compensation determination and benefit registration.
• Explains extension of insurance coverage (COBRA) to employees terminating from City service.
• Maintains and updates records related to Cobra and Retiree records for billing purposes.
• Compiles information for various reports (e.g.: Annual Report Monthly new hire report etc)
• Assists employees with retirement process which includes completing and submitting applications along with contacting retirement plan sponsors.
• Compiles changes involving the Citys group medical dental vision life supplemental life and long-term disability insurance as well as 457 plans and retirement (LAGERS).
• Submit updates changes enrollment and terminations with insurance vendors in a manner that meets compliance standards established by City policy state statutes and federal laws.
• Prepares reports and insurance billing reconciliation and payments monthly.
• Administers Open Enrollment.
• Provides assistance and answers questions regarding insurance and City benefits.
• Updates and maintains employee classification and compensation plan records.
• Maintains job descriptions.
• Completes employment verifications.
• Assists with preparing FMLA and answering questions regarding the covered leave.
• Complete payroll changes such as direct deposit federal/state tax withholdings along with leave balance accruals.
• Conducts training and cross training of any HR and payroll employees.
• Processes all performance evaluations for employees.
• Submit local police and city background checks on potential new employees. As well as check for City fees owed and assist with collecting payments due.
• Complete and submit AP forms for payment processing to vendors.
• Review and make updates to City federal and state compliances when necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality and sensitive information and materials.
• Maintains employee general information training and storage files.
• Maintains employee records on computer and in hard copy formats.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with others at various levels including but not limited to City Manager Directors Supervisors Timekeepers Employees Council Mayor and Customers.
• Review Payroll processing and benefit reports.
• Performs a variety of human resources related tasks as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Collect Analyze and interpret HR data related to staffing turnover compensation benefits performance and employee relations

• Knowledge of city departments and various functions .
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs.
• Three to five years experience in human resource benefits administration required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills particularly where understanding influencing and obtaining cooperation of others is involved.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to design and prepare educational aids and materials.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of management policies and procedures employee benefit and incentive programs.
• Ability to work independently and to manage programs with minimum guidance.
• Must be able to operate personal computer familiarity with Windows applications and MS Office products.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer-based human resources applications.
• Valid drivers license required.

Required Experience:

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