City of Chaska

Chaska, MN

Salary

$100,609.60 - $125,756.80 Annually

Job Summary

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The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and administration and communication of all human resource programs and projects for the City of Chaska. Functions include, but are not limited to, staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, labor relations, safety, and employee evaluation and development. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Assistant City Administrator.

Responsibilities

Develops, administers, interprets, and maintains personnel policies, programs, and procedures in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations; researches, develops and recommends employment policies; maintains and updates employee handbook. Assures adherence to policies and procedures pertaining to human resources management. Maintains employee files.
Provides leadership and management of the Human Resources division including two Human Resources Generalists.
Advises supervisors, managers, and directors on employee performance issues; manages or conducts employee investigations; and conducts and summarizes exit interviews. Coaches and advises supervisors on performance and disciplinary issues.
Administers compensation plan, maintaining updated position descriptions and performance review processes. Ensures internal equity and market competitiveness of pay through self-surveys and/or comprehensive studies by outside vendors.
Manages the administration of the City’s employee benefit programs including flexible spending, deferred compensation, and insurance programs. Works with outside insurance agents, brokers, and plan administrators to ensure comprehensive coverage. Manages the renewal process, change in providers, and open enrollment. Responds to questions and educates employees about benefit issues, and coordinates deductions and leave administration with payroll.
Identifies recruiting sources and strategies; creates job postings, supplemental questionnaires, and advertisements; writes interview questions, conducts interviews and testing; recommends candidates for interviewing, checks references, and prepares confirmation and rejection letters. Conducts employee onboarding.
Participates in negotiations, resolves grievances, assists, and advises the City Administrator during labor relations negotiations; and advises managers on contract interpretation. Prepares wage and benefit data and proposals for use in negotiations.
Oversees Workers’ Compensation program, including working with Claims Adjustors and Nurse Case Managers. Manages injury on duty and return to work issues. Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating safety policies and/or manual; prepares required OSHA information. Monitors and approves human resource division expenses.
Co-coordinates the city’s BeWell Committee, the City of Chaska’s wellness and safety program. Collaborates with representatives from all departments on wellness and safety issues and develops city-wide activities. 
Administer and support employee-qualified leave of absence programs such as FMLA, long-term disability, Chaska’s Salary Continuation program, and stays abreast of changes in State and Federal laws to ensure compliance.
Administers employee performance evaluation process, ensuring timely and appropriate assessments provided by supervisors; advises managers/supervisors in this process where requested or required.
Oversees HR special projects and activities, including working with leadership to ensure citywide programs advance DEI goals (e.g. training and performance monitoring).
Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a closely related field
Five years of increasing experience in human resources

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Demonstrated organizational and communication skills 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Publisher and Adobe Acrobat
General knowledge of employment law and rules
Ability to explain complex personnel transactions to people with varying levels of personnel knowledge and expertise
Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Certification through PSHRA/IPMA, SHRM, or HCI
Employee relations experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of public personnel policies, especially within a city
Previous supervisory experience

Equipment, Mental & Physical Demands

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer
Telephone
Office equipment such as copier, calculator, fax, etc.

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Effort

Read and interpret statutes, regulations, labor agreements, and policies
Understand and communicate with employees and vendors
Basic arithmetic skills

Physical Requirements

Operate a computer and basic office equipment
Operate a motor vehicle
Listen to and respond in person and by phone
Sit or stand at desk for long periods of time
Occasionally lift and move 25 pounds (storage boxes)

Working Conditions

General office environment
Occasional driving to and from work sites

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