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CITY OF COTTONWOOD Human Resources Specialist II in Cottonwood, Arizona

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DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision of the Human Resources Director, administers and\ implements assigned personnel programs and services including personnel policies, classification and\ compensation, employee benefits, and other program areas as identified or assigned. Acts as the primary\ recruiter on behalf of the City, coordinating the hiring process City-wide with all departments.\ CLASSIFICATION: This is a non-exempt, full-time, classified position with full benefits.\ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may\ include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY,\ and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this\ classification.\ TASKS:\ Assists the HR Director in all functional areas to include planning, development, coordination and\ implementation of human resource functions. Takes the lead in organizing and implementing recruitment\ process, including job postings, reviewing and screening applications, and checking references. Ensures\ recruitment process integrity and fairness is maintained. Sets up and enters new employees in the HR/PR\ section of Springbrook; tracks and processes status changes including salary increases, transfers,\ terminations, etc. Conducts new employee orientation, explains and advises employees of City benefits\ plan provisions and personnel policies; organizes and conducts fingerprinting process; issues ID cards;\ prepares, enters and maintains benefit enrollments, HR and Payroll documents for files. Responds to\ employment verification inquiries.\ Administers employee benefits programs including life, medical, dental, disability, retirement, deferred\ compensation plans. Develops materials to inform participants of benefit plans. Interacts with other\ insurance and benefits administrators at conferences, workshops, and meetings to maintain currency on\ available benefit packages. Maintains benefits files and maintains high standards of confidentiality.\ Coordinates various opportunities for employees to participate in additional benefit related activities such\ as wellness events, open enrollment fairs, supplemental policy overviews, etc. Assists in employee\ recognition, wellness programs and events, and other morale and relationship building programs, events,\ and activities.\ Acts as the liaison between applicants, employees and the Citys occupational medicine provider,\ including scheduling post-offer, pre-employment physicals, drug testing, etc.\ Assists with the interpretation of personnel policies and procedures; responds to requests for information\ and assistance from employees, management, outside agencies, and the public. Acts as a secondary\ back-up Privacy Officer in the absence of the Privacy Officer. Assists in updating policies and\ procedures

Assists in maintaining files and records of plots in the cemetery (deceased and reserved); interacts with\ families and/or funeral homes for burial services to be provided by the City; invoices funeral homes and/or\ individuals for burial services and police escorts, and collects payments.\ Other duties may include ordering office supplies, answering telephone, handling mail, and greeting\ visitors. Will also interact with managers when position openings need to be filled. May assist with\ posting notices and keeping records of City Board and Commission seats.\ Actively supports and upholds the Citys stated mission and values, including being open for business\ and providing excellent customer service that is externally focused.\ Actively works to inspire a vibrant community through departmental work and ensures departmental work\ fits the Heart of Arizona Wine ountry branding.\ May coordinate additional programs as assigned by the HR Director. Performs other duties as assigned.\ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:\ Working knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management.\ Working knowledge of municipal organization.\ Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and federally mandated programs (e.g. Fair Labor\ Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.).\ Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities, resources, and materials associated with the\ comprehensive City-wide programs.\ Ability to thoroughly learn and enforce City policies and procedures.\ Ability to effectively research and resolve operational and personnel questions and problems.\ Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports as needed.\ Ability to use good judgment and make difficult decisions.\ Ability to create and maintain manual and electronic files.\ Ability to produce effective written and verbal communication.\ Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.\ Ability to exercise flexibility to easily adapt to changing priorities.\ Ability to produce detail orientated and quality work p

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