Assistant Human Resources Director
Kearney, City of (NE), Kearney, NE, United States
Under general direction, assist with the planning and implementation of Human Resources department duties. Perform a wide variety of work in maintenance of the City’s human resources benefit program, staffing, orientations, including establishment and maintenance of complex computer files, and preparation of complex reports. Work varies, requiring interpretive judgment within generally prescribed standards and procedures. Assist the Director with planning, implementing and directing the Human Resources Department. Coordinate and administer group benefit plans including: health, dental, life, supplemental life, long term disability, Section 125, retirement plans, health savings accounts, and HIPPA; assist with employee enrollment and separation explaining basic plan provisions; resolve employee benefit problems; coordinate COBRA and FMLA; maintain confidential records and personnel files; provide new employee orientation; assist with updating and maintaining City’s pay plan; prepare complex reports and spreadsheets as required; maintain mandatory federal and state postings; processes personnel action forms; complete employment verification requests; complete annual staffing surveys; serve as payroll coordinator for assigned departments; calculate garnishments and withholding orders; assist with special projects. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision - Responsibility for Work of Others Directs and supervises staff in the absence of the Director.
Essential Job Functions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)
Prepare, organize and file records, reports and other documents. (Daily)
Effectively and efficiently process and maintain City benefits. (Daily)
Maintain and apply knowledge of the principles, practices and ethics of administrative services administration. (Daily)
Physical Demands of Essential Job Functions
Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing/Balancing: Minimal, ability to sit and stand
Walking: Minimal amount required
Stooping/Bending: Frequently
Stand/Sit: Sit about 85 percent of the time
Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
Environmental Demands of Essential Job Functions
Inside/Outside: Work inside
Cold/Heat: Controlled
Wet/Dry: Controlled
Noise/Vibrations: Office equipment
Hazards: None
Fumes/Dust/Odors: None
Infectious Diseases: Low exposure
Mental Requirements of Essential Job Functions
Ability to read and comprehend written material.
Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.
Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.
Ability to comprehend and apply computer software principles.
Ability to understand and apply basic insurance principles.
Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.
Ability to schedule appointments.
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field with five years of administrative work, including three years benefit administration. Strong computer skills with advanced Excel knowledge required.
Residency Requirements None.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Computer, scanner, copy machine, and fax.
Remarks The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
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Supervision - Responsibility for Work of Others Directs and supervises staff in the absence of the Director.
Essential Job Functions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)
Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)
Prepare, organize and file records, reports and other documents. (Daily)
Effectively and efficiently process and maintain City benefits. (Daily)
Maintain and apply knowledge of the principles, practices and ethics of administrative services administration. (Daily)
Physical Demands of Essential Job Functions
Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Climbing/Balancing: Minimal, ability to sit and stand
Walking: Minimal amount required
Stooping/Bending: Frequently
Stand/Sit: Sit about 85 percent of the time
Reaching: Frequent, overhead as well as horizontal
Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Color Vision: Adequate to perform essential job functions
Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
Environmental Demands of Essential Job Functions
Inside/Outside: Work inside
Cold/Heat: Controlled
Wet/Dry: Controlled
Noise/Vibrations: Office equipment
Hazards: None
Fumes/Dust/Odors: None
Infectious Diseases: Low exposure
Mental Requirements of Essential Job Functions
Ability to read and comprehend written material.
Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.
Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.
Ability to comprehend and apply computer software principles.
Ability to understand and apply basic insurance principles.
Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.
Ability to schedule appointments.
Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field with five years of administrative work, including three years benefit administration. Strong computer skills with advanced Excel knowledge required.
Residency Requirements None.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Computer, scanner, copy machine, and fax.
Remarks The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
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