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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSr Human Res Anal DATE: March 13, 2007 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Office of the City Manager By: Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST – NEW MANAGEMENT POSITION AND SALARY RANGE RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING THE MANAGEMENT POSITION OF SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Staff is requesting that the City Council adopt a Resolution that adds a new management position with a proposed salary range of $5,146 - $6,375 for the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst. The position of Personnel Analyst is currently vacant and the City is planning a recruitment and selection process to fill the position at a journey level to provide the experience and technical knowledge needed to meet the needs of the City. The position was formerly held by a long-term employee (sixteen years of service). A review of comparable cities results in a finding that the compensation level in Downey is below the median for this position. The proposed compensation would address this situation. The monthly salary range would change from $4,470 - $5,537 to $5,146 - $6,375. The Resolution also establishes the class specification (job description) for this position. FISCAL IMPACT The additional cost for this change would range from $14,034 to $17,397 per year. S:\Agenda Memos CC 2007\Agenda-Memos 031307\Senior Human Resources Analyst.doc RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADDING THE MANAGEMENT POSITION OF SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION WHEREAS, the City Manager has requested the addition of the management position of Senior Human Resources Analyst, and WHEREAS, the City will be recruiting for the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst to fill a current vacancy. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Effective March 13, 2007, the salary range for the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst shall be: Grade Code: TBD Range: $5,146- $6,375 SECTION 2. The Class Specification for the position is hereby established as shown in attachment A. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED ADOPTED this _____ day of ______________, 2007. _________________________ ___ RICK TREJO, MAJOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the ____ day of _______, 2007, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members NOES: Council Member ABSENT: Council Member ABSTAIN: Council Member ____________________________________ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk ATTACHMENT A CITY OF DOWNEY CLASS SPECIFICATION Date Adopted: Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Unit Representation: Non-Represented/Management FLSA Status: Exempt SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST JOB SUMMARY This journey level position reports to the Human Resources Director and provides administrative, professional, and technical assistance in the administration of the following core service areas: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee services and benefits administration, including workers’ compensation and safety; labor and employee relations, and, employee development and training. An incumbent in this classification is expected to perform a full range of duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Conduct recruitment and selection activities to ensure City-wide consistency, job-related valid screening techniques and conformance with Federal and State laws and regulations; recommend classification and/or salary allocation for existing or new positions; conduct job classification analysis, develop or revise class specifications, including selection criteria based upon job analysis and job audit; act as liaison between City staff and the third party administrator for workers’ compensation; conduct special research and survey assignments, including gathering and analyzing data and preparing recommendations; analyze and interpret State and Federal legislation and regulations regarding employment practices, make recommendations and implements changes; interpret personnel policies and procedures and Memoranda of Understanding and advise City staff and management as required; prepare written reports and other documentation as related to project assignments; assist in the development and implementation of practices, programs, policies, and procedures related to administration of the Human Resources Department, including the monitoring of workflow and the review and evaluation of work products, methods and procedures; perform and maintain appropriate recordkeeping; may provide functional supervision and training of clerical and administrative support staff as assigned; and perform other related duties as assigned. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: Technical aspects of the principles of public human resources administration; labor and employment laws, regulations and ordinances; employee relation programs and techniques; systems and methods of position classification; compensation administration; recruitment, selection, and training; correct English usage and grammar; advance research and recordkeeping techniques and procedures; current computer technology, including principles and practices of electronic filing systems and human resource information systems; modern office practices, methods and equipment; and, budget analysis and administration. Ability to: Learn and interpret specific rules, laws and policies and apply them in a variety of procedural situations; learn the human resources information system and be able to access data and generate reports; make accurate mathematic and statistical calculations; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; perform effective decision making that includes accurate situation analysis and ability to adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; lead, direct, train and evaluate assigned staff; perform work using a personal computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, most importantly utilizing Word and Excel; work confidentially with discretion; evaluate and develop improvements in Department operations, procedures, policies or work methods; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; follow City work rules and Department policies and procedures; and, meet schedules and established deadlines. Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration or a closely related field. Experience: Progressively-responsible public human resources experience in the areas of job classification and compensation administration; recruitment and selection procedures and programs; employee benefits administration, including workers’ compensation and safety; labor and employee relations; employee development and training; and, other functions of human resources administration. One year of supervisory responsibility is preferred. License or Certification: Due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle, a valid California Driver’s License may be required. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels; duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see. Also required is the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling (drawers opened and closed to retrieve and file information); occasionally lifting and carrying materials that weigh less than 20 pounds. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter, or calculator; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies; may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.