Human Resources Consultant

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington's Human Resources department seeks an experienced HR professional to guide workforce consulting across city departments, focusing on employment laws, policy interpretation, and services while safeguarding confidentiality and ethical standards.

Under general direction, the role provides advisory support on benefits, compensation, classification, training and employee relations, delivering analytics, reports and strategic solutions to improve organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of personnel administration including training, compensation, benefits and employee relations.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to human resources in the public sector.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare written reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services to city departments and act as a strategic HR partner.
• Advise on benefits, compensation, position classification, employment, training and employee relations.
• Respond to inquiries and facilitate solutions on policy interpretations, payroll issues, leave options, complaints and performance.
• Research, analyze, develop and maintain HR programs and present written reports.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Data analysis

Consulting

Policy interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEPARTMENT Human Resources

SALARY $70,993.50 - $88,741.88

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, provides an advanced level of direction and strategic focus to the City's workforce consulting on a broad range of applicable employment laws, City policy and procedure and services related to human resources for assigned City departments while maintaining a high level of expertise and confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide consulting services on human resource related issues to assigned city departments while enhancing the role of the Human Resources Department as a strategic partner, administrative resource, performance consultant and change agent.
• Provide a broad range of advisory services including but not limited to benefits, compensation, position classification, employment, training and employee relations to assigned city departments while maintaining a high level of expertise in assigned functional area.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and supervisors and facilitate solutions on matters including but not limited to policy interpretations, payroll issues, work related injuries, leave options, complaints, performance issues, occupational health, and retirement.
• Research, analyze, develop, implement and maintain programs of varying complexity on complex issues such as special pay categories, performance measures, organizational design, and human resource best practices utilizing various analytical methods and preparing written reports and presentations.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Facilitate training sessions, focus groups, and assist in the preparation of surveys in compensation and other disciplines as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration including training, compensation, benefits, employee relations and employment. Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to human resources field. Knowledge of organizational reporting structures. Knowledge of survey and analytical techniques. Skill in researching, collecting and analyzing data. Skill in the application of statistical methods and concepts. Skill in counseling and interviewing employees. Skill in communicating conceptual ideas to others in written and oral forms including developing effective reports and correspondence. Skill in communicating effectively through oral and written means to maintain positive relationships. Skill in making presentations and presenting complex issues. Skill in managing multiple tasks. Skill in negotiating and monitoring contracts/vendors. Ability to comprehend and apply the principles and techniques of human resources to the public sector. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to a PC, telephone, and calculator and ability to utilize Microsoft Office software. Ability to analyze and evaluate programs, policies, practices, and surveys, identify program alternatives and recommend feasible actions. Ability to organize, prioritize and manage time adequately to accomplish work assignments. Ability to plan and coordinate projects and work of others.

QUALIFYING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, communications or related field. Three years of HR Generalist experience with a focus on employee relations, training and development, benefits administration, and compensation. Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education and Experience International Public Management Association for Human Resources certification (IPMA-SCP/IPMA-CP) Human Resources Certification Institute certification (SPHR/PHR) Society for Human Resources Management certification (SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP)

EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED

Criminal Background Check

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The people that work for the City of Arlington directly impact our community, citizens, visitors and businesses. Become a leader in your chosen profession by joining the City’s dynamic workforce and make a positive contribution to the American Dream City! The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail]. If you do not find a job that suits your experience, we welcome you to introduce yourself so Human Resources may be able to guide you to other opportunities.