HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST - Classification, Compensation & HRIS Analyst job in Kirkland

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Salary
$ 70274.94 - $ 90688.20 Per Year

Location
123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Human Resources Director or Manager, perform professional, technical and administrative duties involved in the research, development, implementation and administration of the Human Resources programs and activities in the areas of Job Classification and Compensation and/or Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Work is characterized by professional level work in the research, development, implementation and administration of the Human Resources programs and activities. Work is performed independently under general direction from an assigned supervisor. Incumbent may provide work direction to technical or administrative staff, as needed. Incumbent makes decisions relating to policies, procedures and application of such procedures as it applies to City standards on a regular basis. New, unusual or unprecedented policy decisions are referred to upper management for resolution or decisions. Incumbent is responsible for conducting research and providing information, precedence and alternative solutions to upper management. Incumbent is frequently required to perform work in confidence and under pressure for deadlines. Incumbent is frequently involved in sensitive and emotional interpersonal relations requiring skill in gaining trust and confidence from others and remaining calm and composed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Administers the City’s classification and compensation system; gathers and analyzes market survey information; conducts research and analysis and provides recommendations to ensure the City’s classification/compensation system is competitive and able to attract, recruit and retain talented staff.

2. Reviews, revises, writes and maintains the City’s job descriptions and classification specifications.

3. Analyzes positions and recommends appropriate job classifications, including but not limited to, new positions, job audits and reclassification requests. Conducts interviews of employees and/or management to review job assignments; prepares classification/reclassification analyses and recommendations; presents data, analysis and recommendations to management.

4. Conducts market total compensation survey, benchmarking and analysis in support of labor negotiations, as requested, or as assigned.

5. Serves as the Human Resources Department’s functional specialist and subject matter expert in the planning, design, testing and implementation of the City’s HRIS; effectively works with the Department’s technology partners, i.e. Information Technology staff, Finance staff, consultants and contracts to test and implement information systems, modules and upgrades, to troubleshoot issues, errors and corrections, and to ensure system operation efficacy and optimization.

6. Documents HRIS information, setup, changes, processes and procedures; develops HRIS-user training material, documentation and presentations; delivers training to individuals and groups of employees as needed; provides assistance and exemplary customer service to HRIS users to assist them to use the system properly and effectively.

7. Maintains HRIS employee information including, but not limited to, new hires, job changes, out of class/acting assignments, terminations, salary step increase, pay adjustments, etc. in an accurate and streamlined manner. Collaborates with Payroll and City staff as needed to make edits, corrections and/or changes to HRIS processes and records when needed.

8. Maintains, updates and publishes the City’s salary schedules for all bargaining units in an accurate and timely manner.

9. Coordinates with the Finance Department to maintain the City’s Position Control inventory system.

10. Performs timely and accurate research and analysis for special projects as assigned; composes summary and/or recommendation reports.

11. Provides staff support to the City’s Salary Commission, which includes conducting salary surveys, researching issues, developing meeting agendas, preparing reports and recommendations, reporting on budgets, monitoring compliance and working with external vendors and/or agencies as needed.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
1. Provides classification/compensation survey and other information to other agencies as requested.

2. Creates and maintains content in HR Department external and internal websites.

3. Assists with the development, administration and monitoring of the HR Department budget.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:
• Federal, state and local labor and employment laws applicable to Washington public sector employers
• Current trends and practices in public sector job classification and compensation to provide recommendations for the City to remain competitive in an aggressive labor market
• HRIS automation principles, best practices and trends

Skilled in:
• Oral and written communications
• Interpersonal relations to effectively establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Writing job and classification descriptions, classifying jobs and recommending effective compensation
• Conflict management, mediation and resolution
• Conducting research, compiling and analyzing data and recommending an effective course of action
• Exercising confidentiality and discretion

Ability to:
• Perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodations
• Configure, test and implement human resources information systems and processes
• Effectively management time, projects and multiple priorities to complete multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines
• Adjust to changes in priorities, deadlines and work assignments
• Listen to, read, comprehend and explain complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and technical information system data to a diverse audience
• Demonstrate tact, patience and courtesy at all times while on the job or performing within the scope of employment
• Effective use PCs and related software, electronic devices and office machinery and equipment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration with emphasis on Human Resources, industrial/organizational psychology or related field; and

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible human resources experience at a professional level or four (4) years of progressively responsible human resources experience at a paraprofessional or technical level;

Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of Classification/Compensation and one year of HRIS is highly preferred
• Society of Human Resource Professional (PHR) certification or International Personnel Management Association (ICMA) certification is preferred
• Public sector human resources experience is a plus

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Typical office machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer/laptop and applicable software, telephone, headset, video camera, label maker, scanner, copier, printer, facsimile, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel to type or use a writing utensil; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a typical office environment in a fast-paced department with frequent interruptions from phone calls, staff, applicants, and inter-office activities; may be exposed to individuals who are upset or irate. May be required to travel to different sites and work late hours to conduct/attend meetings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exempt position. A minimum of 40-hour workweek is expected. Additional work beyond 40 hours per workweek may be required to complete projects and meet deadlines.

Agency

City of Kirkland

Address
123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

How to Apply

Applications accepted at:

https://ess.kirklandwa.gov/ESS/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=162&sreq=1&form=BASE&desc=HR%20ANALYST%20-%20COMP/CLASS/HRIS