Human Resources Manager

Under general direction, is responsible for administering the human resources functions for a department, division, or agency or is responsible for administering a specialized human resources activity for a department or the City; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Serves as an advisor to management on matters related to human resources;
• Participates in departmental/divisional reorganizations; ensures proper utilization of class plan by analyzing position requirements and responsibilities; provides feedback regarding current and proposed content of class specifications;
• Complies with federal, State, and local employment laws and regulations by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating new requirements, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions;
• Ensures compliance with labor contractual agreements by monitoring and implementing contractual requirements, conducting investigations, and representing the department/division at all stages of the disciplinary and grievance process;
• Administers or oversees all aspects of the appointment process to include new hires, promotions, demotions, suspensions, and terminations;
• Investigates employees whose behavior may violate City work rules and holds hearings that could result in disciplinary action;
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends;
• Keeps management informed, in a timely matter, of all situations, which could affect the accomplishment of goals and objectives;
• Reviews and/or makes recommendations to departmental/divisional policy and procedures pertaining to human resources;
• Maintains personnel records by developing and enforcing filing and documentation systems;
• Maintains open communication channels with employees and managers by answering questions, explaining policies and procedures, and disseminating updated personnel related information.

Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional human resources experience in a human resources office, company, firm, or department. Substitution(s): A master's degree in a human resources related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Recruitment #: 26-0894-V1

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Regular)

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer