Human Resources Officer I (Updated)

Under general direction, the Human Resources Officer I performs professional work in the areas of job analysis, recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, employee benefits, equal employment opportunity/diversity, employee development, employee relations, labor relations, research and analysis; performs related work as required.  This position is an individual contributor level with expectations of collaborating with the HR team, including the Director, when applying solutions and decisions to processes and procedures. 

SALARY
The minimum annual salary for this position is $71,986.   Please see below for our compensation philosophy for offers of employment.  

Compensation Philosophy:
The City of Ames has a compensation philosophy for our merit salary ranges that provides growth for employees as they gain experience and expertise in their roles.  The minimum pay of each range is intended to reflect an employee's qualifications that meet the position's minimum requirements. The median of any range is for an employee who can reasonably meet all expectations of the position responsibilities without initial or extensive training. The City may consider a candidate's education, experience, and skills that are above the minimum requirements when considering a salary closer to the median. The median salary for this position is $88,615.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans and conducts recruitments for positions at all levels, coordinating activities with hiring department and other Human Resources staff. Identifies appropriate recruitment areas and advertising media. Screens applicants; develops and administers selection examinations including written tests, performance tests, and interviews; identifies, orients, and oversees subject matter experts; refers qualified candidates to the appointing authority. Assists with analyzing proposed or existing positions to determine appropriate classification and/or pay grade and preparing class specifications; conducts compensation surveys and analyzes results; makes recommendations to management. Assists with labor relations activities such as collective bargaining; surveys and analyzes compensation and other practices of comparable employers; prepares cost analyses of bargaining proposals; assists in preparation for impasse proceedings. Completes special projects as assigned; plans and conducts surveys; performs quantitative and non-quantitative analyses; draws conclusions; develops recommendations; prepares and presents reports to management. Assists supervisors and employees with routine policy information and interpretation; provides guidance to supervisors on routine employee relations issues. Audits performance appraisals.

Plans and coordinates Employee Development Center programs, including curriculum development, marketing/publicity, selection and retention of instructors, evaluation of programs, and/or facilitation of classes.  Administers or coordinates other specific human resource programs or activities, such as Family and Medical Leave Act, and other activities as assigned. Uses computer to prepare charts, graphs, and other documents. Uses specialized human resource programs and databases. Assures that all work complies with policies and procedures established by the City of Ames, Ames Civil Service Commission, and Human Resources Director; and with federal, state, and local statutes.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of professional level HR generalist experience; or an equivalent combina­tion of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Public sector Human Resources experience is preferred, but not required.  Candidates holding any of the following certifications is preferred, but not required: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CLRP.

To read more details on this posting and to apply, please visit our careers page at:  www.cityofames.org/jobs.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.