Human Resources Specialist

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents in this classification will be expected to effectively perform varied technical tasks which are necessary to carry out the City's Human Resources management program. Typical assignments may occasionally involve field work for the collection of data, administration of examinations, or coordination of special presentations, training and other group activities.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

· Performs routine duties required to carry out the City's personnel selection process, including preparation of recruitment bulletins and advertising; screen job applications, schedule, conduct and score examinations; notification to applicants; conducting background investigations; reviewing proposed personnel actions; prepare correspondence and reports.

· Assists with the preparation of class specifications; assists with conducting classification, compensation and benefits surveys.

· May administer a variety of benefits programs offered by the City, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other programs. Verifies and inputs data directly into various systems; processes enrollments for all insurance programs; monitors and verifies dependent eligibility for benefits; processes COBRA enrollments; monitors retirees activity and benefits enrollments coordinating with PERS, Social Security, Medicare and COBRA.

· Interprets and explains the provisions of memoranda of agreements, the City Charter, the Municipal Code, Personnel Rules and Regulations, and administrative policies and procedures; collects and analyzes data concerning policies, procedures, rules or regulations and prepares reports of recommendations.

· Performs research related to confidential Human Resources issues.

· Maintains employee data using the HRIS.

· Prepares or edits various publications, documents, correspondence and reports.

· Assists in conducting classification study projects.

· Conducts or assists in the planning and coordination of employee training,development, special services, new employee's orientation and processing, fringe benefits programs, and other presentation or group activities.

· May act as staff support to Labor Relations Analyst or Human Resources Analyst.

· Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

· Education: An Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in personnel, public or business administration or a related field; AND two (2) years of full-time paid sub-professional to professional work experience in a Human Resources or personnel department. Related experience may substitute education on a year for year basis.Experience in a public agency Human Resources department is highly preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

· Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.