Human Resources Associate

at  City of Minneapolis

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, the Human Resources Associate supports the general day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Talent Acquisition team in the recruitment, selection and hiring activities, as well as other human resources related projects and initiatives for a group of City departments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Associates Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Two years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to participate as a team member in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge of modern administration techniques.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks.
• Good knowledge of modern research techniques and ability to write reports and make recommendations.
  As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
  The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees’ health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

• Provide support for and assist senior level staff members by performing duties to meet customer needs.
• Apply established professional guidelines in solving problems and making recommendations on how to proceed in specific situations.
• Analyze facts and provide recommendations for dealing with human resources questions and employee relations issues.
• Answer questions in area assigned and provide assistance in response to inquiries.
• May complete special projects, perform research, design questionnaires, collect and analyze data to create reports and related documentation.
• Provide assistance, guidance, coaching and training to department heads, managers, supervisors and employees on a variety of HR topics.
• Provide guidance on and interpretation of policies, procedures, Civil Service Rules and labor contracts.
• Interview process: Monitor applicant flow to ensure a diverse applicant pool, build exams, open opportunities, monitor applications, scan for minimum qualifications, ensure veterans have appropriate documentation, determine veteran points, create eligible list, refer eligible list, create exam criteria, notify candidates of process communication, schedule interviews, correspond with supervisors, enter test results and other selection criteria information, conduct adverse impact analysis to assess impact of selection.
• Provide customer assistance and, independently or in conjunction with other staff, work to resolve complaints or provide clarification on policies and procedures.
• Prioritize and coordinate work schedule independently.
• Maintain a variety of complex and confidential records.
• Prepare paperwork for new hires and enter initial electronic files.
• Direct and/or participate in the development and administration of projects or programs from conception through implementation and participate in HR related projects, as directed.
• Interpret data and demonstrate knowledge of department and organization policies and procedures in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Independently facilitate or participate in planning meetings prior to launch of job postings.