HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

** THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF MILWAUKEE EMPLOYEES ONLY**

The Human Resources (HR) Analyst provides a wide range of personnel-related administrative and project support to the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS).

Payroll and Records Management

• Process biweekly payroll for the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) staff.
• Process entries for increment raises, adjustments and other transactions.
• Handle all informational requests and paperwork regarding adding and removing employees from payroll.
• Provide payroll-related information, such as employment verification and vacation balances, to relevant parties.
• Provide general administrative support for the DNS Human Resources (HR) team, including running or designing reports, scheduling meetings, and answering basic employee questions.
• Research and analyze data as requested by the DNS HR Administrator to assist with special reports and/or projects as needed.

Recruitment and Hiring

• Prepare and update job descriptions.
• Prepare and/or review job announcement bulletins.
• Monitor job requisitions, promotion and transfer requests and reclassification requests.
• Serve as a liaison between hiring managers and the Department of Employee Relations (DER) during recruitment.
• Assist with recruitment initiatives.
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews; notify candidates who are not extended job offers following the interview process.
• Conduct reference checks and verify employment and education of candidates.
• Extend job offers and communicate pre-employment requirements to all candidates.
• Conduct DNS new employee orientation and onboarding.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1. Regular status as a City of Milwaukee employee, having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position, or status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed-term position. 
2. Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, public administration, industrial or labor relations, economics, psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. 

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Experience performing advanced payroll functions.

Technical:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource administration.
• Ability to learn complex payroll and personnel procedures.
• Ability to make accurate calculations.
• Knowledge of mathematics and calculations related to complex payroll functions.
• Customer service skills to assist employees and managers with inquiries and problems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write reports.
• Intermediate to advanced skill in using standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, including importing and exporting information and performing queries.
• Knowledge of administrative support methods, systems, and terminology.
• Ability to learn and effectively perform accurate data entry in a human capital management (HCM) system, currently Oracle’s Human Resources Management System (HRMS), soon to be Workday.

Communication and Interpersonal:

• Verbal communication skills to share information and respond to questions clearly.
• Written communication skills to prepare clear and concise business correspondence and reports.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, defuse emotionally charged situations, and seek solutions toward resolution.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff, management, other City staff, elected officials, union officials, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work effectively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Professionalism:

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and complete work to achieve objectives on time, within deadlines and with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail and the ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment, discretion, and tact in handling confidential personnel matters.
• Ability to effectively evaluate or make independent decisions based on experience, knowledge, and training.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy, detail, and quality.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
• Honesty, integrity, and the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2IX) is $68,244-$89,460 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $70,974-$93,038 annually. 

Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience, and accomplishments, an evaluation of written communication, interviews, and/or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Department of Neighborhood Services reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to proceed in the selection process. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs have been met. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the selection process at the time and place designated by the hiring authority.

NOTE: Transfer/Promotional Opportunities and Promotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees or to the public. Only current City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnel in MFD and MPD, hired through a City Service Commission process, who have successfully completed a probationary period for a Civil Service position, or who have status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed-term position, will be considered. Individuals with exempt, provisional, temporary, or emergency appointments are not eligible for transfer.

• Applications and further information are available at www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.