Job Description
Position Summary:
Under general administrative direction of the City Manager, administers a wide variety of human resources functions for the City of St. George, including compensation, benefits, payroll, and performance appraisals. This is a professional management position requiring extensive knowledge of public sector personnel policies and practices; labor relations; and federal, state, and local statutes and ordinances dealing with personnel and liability issues.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
1. Develops and implements policies related to all phases of human resources activities and oversees the maintenance and publication of City-wide policies and procedures.
2. Directs recruitment, testing, selection, and tracking of applicants and employees in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, regulations, and professional standards on employee selection processes.
3. Establishes and monitors City compliance with federal and state personnel and liability related laws and regulations. Oversees records management function for personnel related activities.
4. Monitors employee grievance process; provides counsel on discipline and grievance procedures; and assists in corrective actions, resolving employee problems, grievances, and charges of discrimination involving employment, discipline, transfer, termination, etc.
5. Oversees payroll processes and functions.
6. Manages employee, supervisor, and leadership training activities.
7. Administers City wellness and benefits programs. Analyzes trends in benefit usage, prepares bid specifications, recommends changes in total employee benefit package, negotiates with vendors, administers open enrollment and promotion of benefits, and oversees tracking and problem resolution.
8. Directs, administers, and monitors City classifications and compensation functions; performs job audits; prepares job descriptions and specifications; participates in statewide salary surveys; conducts organizational studies; makes recommendations to streamline functions; and analyzes changing occupational certification requirements.
9. Directs, administers, and monitors employee performance appraisal program and process to ensure that the program objectives are met and employee performance is rated consistently throughout the City’s departments.
10. Responds to special project requests by City Manager or other department heads in staff support matters. Conducts research, identifies current and emerging trends, and prepares reports and summaries of projects and programs.
11. Assists in preparation of yearly operational budget by providing salary and benefit cost projections. Oversees expenditure of funds allocated to department.
12. Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Light physical effort. Comfortable working conditions handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, public administration, or a closely related field. A graduate degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of six (6) years full time progressively responsible experience in human resources with a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory and management responsibilities. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience in one or all of the following: public sector human resources; employee/labor relations; professional supervisor/employee training and development.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge:
• Knowledge and application of state and federal employment and payroll law and regulatory and professional guidelines governing human resource functions.
• Knowledge of various adult learning styles.
Ability to:
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make creative recommendations, and monitor and evaluate the workflow of projects and activities.
• Express ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to all levels, positions, and backgrounds.
• Actively listen and comprehend others, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Develop and direct human resources management programs, supervise staff, and advocate and educate about human resources management principles.
• Deal with constantly changing priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, and public officials and employees of other jurisdictions.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 11/19/2023 05:00 PM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.