SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

General Statement of Duties The Senior HR Analyst serves as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues. Successful Senior HR Analyst will act as employee champion and change agent in performing advanced-level human resources professional work including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, organizational effectiveness, employee and labor relations, and reporting analytics. The Senior HR Analyst formulates partnerships across the City to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the objectives of the organization. The scope of work requires the application of independent judgment. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) Knowledge Of: Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resource administration; specifically, Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection; FMLA; ADA; FLSA; and EEOC. Principle and practices involved in Human Resource Management. Best practice employee investigations procedures and practices. Principles of quantitative and qualitative analysis. Principles and practices of position management; specifically, forecasting and trend analysis. Various conflict resolution techniques to include negotiation methods. Principles and practices associated with compensation and classification design and evaluation. Principles and practices associated with workforce planning and development. Principles and practices associated with HR Metrics. Project planning methods, instruments, and techniques. Basic statistics as it relates to the human resources function; specifically, test validation. Human Resources methods and techniques of modern public human resources administration. Skill To: Operate a computer at an intermediate level along with computer software programs to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other standard office equipment in performance of assigned duties. Operate within a human resources information system (HRIS) environment. Operate assigned vehicle in performance of job duties (as required). Set high goals for personal and group accomplishment using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goal attainment and continuous improvement. Self-directed and motivated. Ability To: Implement and apply all principles, rules and regulations associated with federal, state, and local regulations. Design and validate assessment and selection instruments. Conduct investigations that are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards. Take initiative to identify and anticipate customer needs and make recommendations for implementation. Perform research and data analysis utilizing best practice methods and techniques. Accurately administer assigned processes and programs. Perform statistical sampling and analysis; specifically, reliability and validity analysis on assessment instruments. Organize work flow and direct work of others to achieve results. Exercise independent initiative and judgment. Present ideas clearly and persuasively orally and in writing. Understand and effectively carry out complex written and oral directions. Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and logical documents and reports using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. Identify the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. Providing guidance and direction, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic format. Identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Recruit, interview, select, hire and promote employees in the organization. Provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process-related topics. Utilize computers and computer software for the processing of information. Identify the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. Translate or explain what information means and how it can be used. Influence members of a group to work together to accomplish task. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish the work. Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information or data. Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources. Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts, and/or otherwise negotiate with others. Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person. Manage multiple customer-departments in multiple locations. Manage multiple conflicting priorities. Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex issues. Conduct investigations as appropriate. Assign, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; supervise subordinate staff. Maintain confidentiality of City information. Perform complex analyses of problems related to assigned area of responsibility. Required Education And Experience Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or a university in the following areas: human resources, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field. Additionally, each applicant must have two (2) years of work related experience in Labor Relations, Workforce Management, Human Resources or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Other Requirements Some positions may require a valid Driver's License. Military Education & Experience Evaluation Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Working and Physical Conditions Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; automobile travel within the City may be required. Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle. Examples of Work Performed Interprets federal, state, and local Human Resources related laws, policies and procedures and disseminates information across customer-departments. Consults with customer-departments, vendors, and employees to facilitate resolutions. Meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances. Calculates, prepares, and validates salary placements and adjustments of employees for conformance to City of Cincinnati policies and procedures and labor laws. Researches, compiles, interpret data, and reporting analytics related to the Human Resources Program areas, including trend and outcome analysis. Serve as a conduit between management and employees in the interpretation and administration of contracts, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations. Prepares staffing forecast to project employment needs and trends. Assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicates needs proactively with HR team and customer-departments, while seeking to develop integrated solutions. Conduct employee onboarding and assists with organizing training and development initiatives. Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes. Plans and organizes assignments to achieve established objectives in a timely manner. Investigates and coordinates formal and informal employee and/or customer-department complaints; prepares and reports finding and recommendations for solutions. Serves as a custodian of employment records by ensuring files are accurately maintained and data contained within records comply with privacy laws and federal, state, and local regulations. Represents the department at human-resources related hearings, investigations, and/or formal committee meetings such as civil service, grievance mediations, Ohio civil rights commission, and unemployment insurance. Design job classes; develops classification specification utilizing techniques of job analysis and competency modeling to ensure job requirements are concise and clearly defined. Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences. Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements. Negotiate collective bargaining agreements. Constructs, evaluates, analysis assessment instruments/techniques in accordance with recognized psychometric principles and the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection including determining reliability and validity of assessment materials. Provides professional and technical support to customer-departments on a variety of human resources issues and problems. Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR team to monitor HR activities, develop solutions, programs and policies. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with legal department as needed/required. Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention. Provide guidance and input on departmental restructures, workforce planning, succession planning. Identify workforce development needs for departments and individual executive coaching needs. Participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of workforce development programs. Design and monitor performance measures to ensure training objectives are met. Conducts regular meetings with respective departments to keep lines of communication open and proactively address issues and concerns. Capable of mapping and reengineering work processes and/or facilitating process improvement strategies, including creating and measure of key performance indicators. Develops and utilizes specialized training methods/aids to align with best practice trends. Conducts classification studies. Assess skills and talents of applicants based upon job requirements. Identifies needs and assist customer-departments in the development of goals and objectives. Plans, participates in, and evaluates special projects requiring coordination of activities across departmental and functional lines, to include the responsibility of project leadership over other professional and technical staff. Prepares human resources related policies and designs procedures and forms for implementation. Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity. Develops and evaluates alternative methods for solving human resources issues, prepares reports of findings and recommendations for solutions. Present the position of the City or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations. Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations. Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives. Develops and coordinates departmental responses to City Council motions and referrals; provides technical expertise and advises City Council, City administrators, and other groups as requested. Develop and/or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs to include marketing and advertising materials. Negotiates and administers union contracts; prepares arbitration cases and reviews grievances with regard to provisions of the union contract and other documents. Performs other related duties as assigned. Probationary Period Twelve months Supervision Exercised May provide direct or indirect supervision to lower level professional, technical, and/or administrative support professionals. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Benefits The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees. Benefits include health insurance with multiple plan options, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible benefits plans, a defined benefit pension plan, a 457(b) tax‑deferred retirement savings plan, and wellness incentives. Employees also receive paid holidays, paid sick leave, and other standard employee benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr