SUMMARY

Under general direction performs a variety of paraprofessional activities in support of a centralized human resources function, including recruitment and selection, job analysis, classification, compensation and benefit plan administration, payroll input and labor relations.

SUPERVISION

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources, receives indirect supervision from the Employee Benefits Analyst and exercises no direct supervisory responsibilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a flexibly staffed position. The HR Representative I incumbents perform the more routine recruitment and selection duties, classification and salary survey projects, benefits and safety support functions, and coordinate training and development programs, while learning City policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and specific techniques and regulations related to the broad area of human resources or assist in a specialized function. The Human Resources Representative I is distinguished from the II level in that incumbents in the latter class work under general supervision, and are expected to perform the full scope of journey level assignments as defined above. Advancement from the I to II level is based upon acquisition of required proficiencies and level of assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under supervision, support the employment function for City departments; administer requisition and posting procedures, write and place recruitment advertising in appropriate media. Screen and interview applicants, and oversee departmental interview programs as needed.
• Provide employment information to potential applicants.
• Respond to inquiries regarding applicant eligibility and examination scores.
• Arrange for the employment of selected candidates as well as notification of persons not hired. Interface with managers to determine departmental employment needs and appropriate recruitment methods.
• Assist in classification studies by auditing and preparing new or modified job analysis documents and job descriptions.
• Complete salary enrollment and benefit changes into computer system.
• Collect compensation, benefit and other survey data and prepares summaries of information.
• Assist in preparing training materials and organizing City-wide training programs.