Human Resources Specialist

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The salary range for the position is $59,612 - $74,529, depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.  The City of Superior offers a comprehensive benefit package. See BENEFITS tab for more information!  

Purpose & Overview
The Human Resources Specialist performs a wide range of specialized technical and administrative support duties of a confidential nature within the City's Human Resources (HR) Department.  Responsibilities include handling sensitive personnel matters, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR programs and processes. The role requires a high degree of discretion, independence, and sound judgment.  Unlike the Human Resources Administrative Assistant, this position is characterized by the higher level of complexity of the work performed.
 
General Responsibilities:

1. Oversee workers' compensation program.  Work closely with worker's compensation provider, employees, and supervisors to facilitate return to work restrictions.
2. Compile/distribute/post annual OSHA 300 log. 
3. Maintain data in applicant tracking program for job postings and new hire orientation.
4. Assist employees with payroll and benefit questions.
5. Oversee posting of all Personal Action Forms, making corrections when required.
6. Maintain the online Human Resources Information System, updating certain information available for employees to view on the employee drive.
7. Maintain position allocation spreadsheets.
8. Conduct employee exams for employees as required.
9. Compile salary and benefit information on comparable cities, and complete salary and benefit surveys received from other organizations.
10. Manage the administration of the Police Department random drug testing program.
11. Oversee preboarding for all new hires; offer letter, medical and psychological appointments.
12. Calculate and process wage increases and back pay as needed.
13. Oversee offboarding; process termination paperwork, meet with employees, and provide appropriate paperwork. 
14. Participate in internal committees.
15. Update and maintain record of completed performance evaluations.  Run report periodically for supervisors of evaluations that are due. 
16. Respond to unemployment inquiries, verifying wages earned, dates employed, and participate in unemployment hearings.
17. Gather information for union contract negotiations, grievances, or arbitration hearings. 
18. Explain and interpret union contract language as needed.
19. Coordinate training for employees.
20. Coordinate open enrollment meetings with benefit providers.  
21. Explain City policies and procedures to employees when necessary.
22. Participate in candidate interviews.
23. Coordinate and facilitate the Police Officer and Firefighter hiring processes to include recruiting, testing, interviewing, backgrounds, and determining the hire list to provide to Police & Fire Commission (PFC) for approval.
24. Meet with employees to resolve employment issues and concerns. 
25. Maintain memberships in organizations of benefit to the Human Resources Department and City of Superior.
26. Maintain records of employees' months banked for paid health insurance.
27. Create and run different types or reports using computer.
28. Notarize documents for employees, applicants, or citizens.
29. Attend meetings as needed, including meetings outside the regular workday.
30. Serve as back up for Administrative Assistant when needed.