Part Time Human Resources Analyst

Mebane, City of (NC); Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Mebane is seeking a Part-time HR Generalist to support recruitment, benefits, training, and employee relations within the Human Resources department. This role handles leave administration, policy interpretation, and records management, reporting to the HR Director.

Qualified candidates will have a four-year degree in HR or related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail. Valid NC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university in HR, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manages City recruitment including advertisement, referral, selection, and compensation recommendations.
• Maintains records, forms processing, and policies, interpreting new policies as needed.
• Maintains and updates classification structures and studies positions based on requests.
• Assesses training needs and delivers targeted trainings in designated areas.
• Maintains employee and medical files in compliance with laws and confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinates leaves of absence and ensures proper documentation and return-to-work requirements.
• Assists Risk Manager with workers’ compensation, auto, property and liability claims processing.
• Coordinates random drug testing per City/DOT guidelines.
• Assists with 401(k) enrollment, loans, and withdrawals as needed.
• Ensures accurate data entry into HRIS and processes unemployment claims.

Skills

Verbal comms

Confidentiality

Independent work

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Policy knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Public Admin/Business

SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This is a part-time position with the City of Mebane Human Resources department, not to exceed 20 hours per week.

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible technical and professional human resources generalist work.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class is responsible for functioning as an HR Generalist in the functional areas of human resources, to include recruitment and selection, worker’s compensation, training and development, employee relations, compensation, pay, leave administration and benefits administration. Supervision is received from the Human Resources Director, who reviews work through analysis of work accomplished and through periodic conferences.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Manages City recruitment, to include advertisement, referral, selection, and recommendation of compensation of candidates.
• Supervises the records, forms processing and policy administration using knowledge of personnel policies and procedures and uses precedents to interpret and establish new policies.
• Maintains and manages a group of classes within an existing classification structure and studies new and existing positions based on action requests.
• Evaluates training needs and conducts training sessions accordingly, in designated skills or program areas where content and methodology are standardized.
• Maintains employee and medical files according to City, local, state, and federal policies, and regulations to include a system to endure file security and confidentiality. -
• Ensures standard bulletin board postings required by law are current and distributed/posted in all City locations.
• Coordinates administration of Leaves of Absence, to include ensuring proper documentation/notice is sent to eligible employees, dates of eligibility are accurately tracked and return to work requirements are met.
• Assists Risk Manager in reporting and processing Worker’s Compensation, Auto, Property, and General Liability claims.
• Coordinates random drug tests according to established City/DOT guidelines.
• Assists with administration of 401(k) plan according to the plan design to include new enrollment meetings, loan administration and withdrawals for hardship, in-service or termination situations.
• Ensures employee data is input into HRIS timely and accurately.
• Coordinates filing of unemployment claims to include responding to unemployment inquiries.
• Responds to requests for verification of employment for current and former employees.
• Assists with planning and coordinating annual employee meetings.
• Serves as a contact for City employees for inquiries pertaining to insurance, benefits, and retirement programs.
• Performs other duties as required by manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective communications both written and oral in English.
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computer to include experience working with MS Office Software.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious team relationships with coworkers and exercise professional judgement.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of public personnel administration and practices.

Physical Requirements

Work is described as sedentary work: lifting to 10 lbs. occasionally or sitting most of the time. Employee must have visual acuity to be able to prepare and analyze data and figures for accounting, read a computer terminal, and perform extensive reading. Employee must be able to talk and hear normally, and have sufficient mobility to file, make copies, and pick-up mail from other locations. Visits to field sites or driving a vehicle an automobile may be required.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in an office with a controlled environment.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, or related field and considerable HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Special Requirements

Valid NC Driver’s License