Human Resources Analyst

Responsible for administering and overseeing Performance Management for Columbus Water & Power.

Under direction, is responsible for performing fully-skilled professional human resources work for a department or division; 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.)

• Develops and implements plans and strategies for recruiting better qualified and more diverse applicants;
• Participates in discussions relative to the organization of new units and the reorganization of existing units;
• Analyzes existing organizational and human resource issues; recommends alternative approaches and solutions for existing organizational and human resources problems;
• Discusses staffing needs with management/supervision and recommends classifications to best fit these needs;
• Counsels and advises management/supervision on departmental and Citywide rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the recruitment and selection processes;
• Coordinates or oversees the hiring/appointment process to ensure all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures are followed; identifies any pre‑employment issues and makes recommendations as to whether or not to proceed with hiring decisions;
• Reviews proposed policies to assess impact on human resources programs or functions;
• Oversees the processing of personnel transactions; ensures payroll, time‑off accruals, and other deductions are administered in compliance with applicable labor contracts and employment agreements; maintains awareness of any changes relating to payroll;
• Develops, conducts, and/or coordinates training for employees; consults with administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees on training issues and needs;
• Implements and monitors evaluation and appraisal methods to ensure timeliness and consistency; assists with development of performance standards;
• Consults with employees, bargaining unit representatives, and management regarding issues such as disciplinary situations, grievances, fitness for duty, etc;
• Prepares materials for grievance, fitness for duty, disciplinary, and/or other hearings; conducts investigations; represents Division at hearings;
• Advises management on status of employee grievances and hearing decisions;
• Monitors personnel, training, and/or grievance policies to ensure proper implementation and compliance;
• Reviews and assists with the modification of class specifications as needed; monitors and maintains authorized strength position control; writes and/or assists line personnel in writing position descriptions;
• Writes and/or prepares correspondence, reports, technical standards, manuals, policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Investigates complaints or issues brought forward by employees such as harassment, workplace violence, EEO complaints, etc;
• Interprets, applies, and responds to questions regarding human resources laws, work rules, and labor contracts;
• Reviews contract language to ensure the goals of all parties are accomplished;
• May supervise assigned staff to include conducting performance appraisals, approving/disapproving leave requests, and/or initiating disciplinary actions.

Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional human resources experience in a human resources office, company, firm, or department. Substitution(s): A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Recruitment #: 26-0855-V1

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Regular)

Contact:
Alexander Henry
Columbus Water & Power
Office of the Public Utilities Director
910 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P:
E: ASHenry

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.