Clerk

Reports to:

Human Resource/ Personnel Director

Department:
Human Resource/ Personnel

Status:
Regular, Full-time

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday

Rate of Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Notes:
Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

External Contracts:
General Public;
City of Selma Personnel Board;
City Council;
Schools;
Community and Civic Groups;
Workers and Unemployment Compensation Organizations;
Insurance Agencies;
Attorneys;
Media Sources;
Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR);
Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM);
Alabama Association of Public Personnel Administrators (AAPPA);
International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)

Under the general supervision of the HR Director, this employee provides professional personnel services for the City and its employees. The employee functions within established policies, procedures, and processes, and remains in compliance with all federal and state laws, as well as with the personnel policies and procedures set forth by the City, and through City ordinances.

The employee consults with the Director and provides human resource-related counsel to department heads and employees on employment and personnel matters and remains current and up to date on laws that affect the City. The employee maintains centralized and official HR functions for the City. The employee consults on, and, in accordance with the Director, administers personnel programs, actions, workers’ compensation, and ensures that appropriate records and documents are maintained in a secure and confidential manner.

Performs other tasks as assigned, in support of the personnel functions. This employee is required to make appropriate and responsible decisions on routine personnel matters and refers complex or difficult situations to the Director. This job is considered security-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check.

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

• Serves as a professional human resources generalist and reference point in providing personnel services and programs for the City and its employees.
• Coordinates work based on priorities as established by the director of the HR department.
• Maintains communication with and updates the director regarding work matters and accomplishments on a daily basis.
• Represents the department and the City in a positive and professional manner.
• Performs all personnel work functions in accordance and compliance with applicable federal and state laws, and with City ordinances, to include the Department of Labor (DOL), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), ADA, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as well as others.
• Maintains the City’s central repository of all official employment and personnel documents upon which decisions are made. Ensures that documents are secured, and confidentiality is maintained.
• Implements HR and employee relation programs, processes, and policies.
• Prepares for and conducts employee orientation, training, safety, and drug-free and harassment-free workplace programs, as wed as others as needed and assigned.
• Attends and participates in meetings as requested; advises on personnel and HR-related matters.

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Possess a bachelor’s degree in human resources or personnel management from an accredited university or college; a master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in human resources management.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience in municipal or county government or with the general public is strongly…