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1 <br /> <br /> <br />POSITION DESCRIPTION <br /> <br />TITLE: Human Resources and Communications Manager <br />REPORTS TO: City Administrator <br />DEPARTMENT: Administration <br />STATUS: Full-time/Exempt/Non-Union <br /> <br />POSITION SUMMARY <br />This position will lead the Human Resources and Communications functions and will oversee <br />planning and implementation of both internal and external communications for the City. This <br />position is directly responsible for all human resources functions, including organizational <br />analysis, recruitment, retention, compensation, training, benefits administration, and <br />employee/labor relations. This position will be responsible for organizing, developing and <br />implementing a communications strategy and managing ongoing communication initiatives and <br />keeping current on emerging communication methods and researching, analyzing and <br />recommending new methods that are consistent with City’s organizational philosophy and <br />strategies. <br /> <br />ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES <br />Human Resources <br />1. Administers the recruitment process, which includes preparing job notices, posting ads, <br />scoring applications, scheduling interviews, administering applicant testing, preparing <br />appointment letters, scheduling pre-employment drug tests and physicals, and coordinating <br />background investigations. <br />2. Reviews and makes recommendations to the management team for improvement of City <br />policies, procedures, and practices on personnel matters; communicates changes in <br />personnel policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance. <br />3. Investigates general personnel issues. <br />4. Manages City’s group insurance program, workers’ compensation program, pay equity <br />compliance reporting, compensation and classification system. <br />5. Administers family and medical leave (FMLA) requests and tracks FMLA leave. <br />6. Administers non-DOT and Federal DOT drug and alcohol testing program. <br />7. Oversees employee recognition program, employee appreciation, and wellness initiatives. <br />8. Maintains responsibility for City compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to <br />personnel matters to ensure compliance. <br />9. Assists Administrator with labor relations, including union negotiations and employee <br />grievances.