Human Resources Analyst (Salary commensurate with experience)

City of North Myrtle Beach; North Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Myrtle Beach is seeking a senior HR professional to manage and oversee HR programs within the City’s HR department. You will analyze, design and maintain HR policies, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and support management with data-driven recommendations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least six years of professional HR experience, with preference for senior HR certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Six years of professional HR experience.
• Senior-level HR certification preferred (SHRM, IPMA, or HRCI).

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned HR functions and oversees administration.
• Handles records, files, and data securely and confidentially.
• Acts as internal consultant to analyze and improve HR plans, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzes markets and recommends competitive HR practices and changes.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state laws and City policies.
• Designs and implements HR strategies aligned with City objectives.
• Provides training and guidance to departments and staff.

Skills

HR knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources administration, business administration, or closely related field

Tools

HRIS

Records management

Job description

Under limited supervision provides responsible management of assigned functional areas. Plans, coordinates and assists in the management and oversight of human resources programs and activities. Performs advanced professional HR work within the City’s HR department by contributing recommendations for the design, delivery and maintenance of HR programs. Performs analysis, generates comprehensive reports and provides recommendations for changes in HR policies, guidelines, and procedures in assigned HR functions. Applies federal and state laws, and City policies and procedures. Handles customer service issue resolution. Prepares employee transactions for processing. Frequent contact with employees and management to facilitate resolution of issues.
Main functional areas of responsibility to include: Audits, HRIS, HR SOP's, Records and Knowledge Management

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources administration, business administration, or closely related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of professional level Human Resources experience

Preferred

• Certifications: HR Professional Certification (senior level SHRM, IPMA, and/or HRCI)

Notes

• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
• Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Must be physically able to operate small office or hand tools and a variety of automated office machines which includes a typewriter, computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, etc. Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to twenty pounds.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs assigned HR functions and assists in overseeing the administration of assigned functions.

Handles records, files, and data in a secure, orderly and appropriately confidential manner.

Provides assistance on assigned HR functions and related issues. Acts as internal consultant for Human Resources Director by analyzing, developing and recommending improvements for HR plans, policies/guidelines and procedures and offers solutions to HR issues.

Responds to studies and identifies best practices and trends in assigned HR functions and recommends implementation to Human Resources Director. Annually surveys and reviews applicable markets and makes recommendations to maintain competitiveness with market and best practice trends

Monitors the effectiveness of existing HR policies, guidelines, and processes and recommends changes when necessary, more cost efficient, or consistent with best practices.

Monitors process to ensure job functions are kept accessible, current, accurate, and in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations

Monitors compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and City policies and guidelines and promptly notifies Human Resources Director of any issues.

Assists in ensuring the department and City’s compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines; reviews and applies changes in state and federal laws, and reports necessary or suggested changes to Human Resources Director.

Assists with major projects/enhancements and coordinates efforts with other HR and City employees to ensure proper development, communications, and implementation.

Provides support on program design, analysis, budgeting, and implementing organization-wide projects as necessary or requested.

Identifies HR training opportunities, develops and conducts HR related training as needed.

Proactively conducts quality control checks, audits, reports, and process improvement analysis to streamline processes to comply with City policy and regulation.

Designs, models, proposes, and implements (once approved) HR strategies that support City objectives.

Provides support and advice to departments in respect to general and individual HR-related issues in support of a consistent, competitive, equitable, and efficient HR program

Attends department and City meetings as necessary and required.

Requires advanced human resources knowledge and consistent exercise of discretion and judgement.

Attends authorized training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Keeps informed of new trends, developments, laws and regulations related to areas of responsibility.

Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, compiling data for reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, ordering supplies, etc.

Receives and responds to employee/public inquiries, concerns and complaints regarding functional areas.

Supports equal opportunity, fairness, employee relations and diversity efforts and initiatives.

Assists with preparation of budget for areas of responsibility.

Assists with counseling employees regarding assigned HR functional areas.

Refers to City Personnel Manual, Finance Procedures, Safety Manuals, policies and procedures, codes, laws, regulations, publications and reference texts, etc as applicable.

Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of North Myrtle Beach.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

All employees of the municipality shall learn the emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and execute these duties fully during times of emergency. This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).