Job description

Job Summary:

This position is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources function. Assist employees with all aspects of employment and benefits administration along with adhering to the applicable employment laws. Subject to be called in on a holiday or during an emergency situation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets information needs.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Communicates changes to city personnel policies and procedures.
• Oversees advertising, recruiting, testing, and selection process to fill vacant positions.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages open enrollment period.
• Maintains records of benefit plan participation such as enrollment, health insurance, life insurance, dental, vision, retirement, and coverage terminations.
• Strives to ensure employee understanding of benefit programs by regularly generating communication on plan provisions.
• Resolves employee complaints related to benefit plans or refers them to provider contact as needed.
• Reports documentation to Labor Union as specified in current Collection Bargaining Agreements.
• Keeps records of all personnel files, new hires, promotions, transfers, performance appraisals, worker’s compensation, separations/terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Processes back-ground and driver license checks on candidates for hire and existing employees when deemed necessary.
• Investigates Workers’ Compensation incidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier.
• Coordinates training in personnel relations.
• Facilitates employees and staff through the grievance process.
• Advises in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Assists staff in the annual review, preparation and administration of city wage and salary program.
• Assists in writing, revising, editing, and proofreading city policies, procedures and other related documents as needed.
• Conducts exit interviews to look for trends and the possible need for training.
• Schedules drug tests.
• Attends city meetings and workshops as required.
• Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as directed and required.
• Must create a positive public image as a representative of the city.

Required Qualification(s):

Graduation from a standard high school or GED obtained, business school or vocational school, including or supplemented by, courses in typing and secretarial science. An Associate’s Degree and/or PHR certification is preferred. A progressively demonstrated skill of at least four (4) years experience and aptitude for performing responsible human resources work, preferably in the public sector with an ability to obtain PHR certification within one year of employment. Knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Environment. Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and ability. A preferred typing speed of 35 w.p.m. or better. Requires a valid Florida Drivers license.

Applications may be obtained by visiting the City’s website at www.defuniaksprings.netor City Hall, 1350 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435. For more information, please contact the human resources department at 850-892-8500.

The City of DeFuniak Springs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer/Drug Free Workplace. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,662.50 - $109,698.75 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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