Human Resources Officer I

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

Under general direction, the Human Resources Officer I performs professional work in the areas of job analysis, recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, employee benefits, equal employment opportunity/diversity, employee development, employee relations, labor relations, research and analysis; performs related work as required.  This position is an individual contributor level with expectations of collaborating with the HR team, including the Director, when applying solutions and decisions to processes and procedures.  All work is completed in person, either in the HR Office or on-site at applicable City facilities when needed.  

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Plans and conducts recruitments for positions at all levels, coordinating activities with hiring department and other Human Resources staff. Identifies appropriate recruitment areas and advertising media. Screens applicants; develops and administers selection examinations including written tests, performance tests, and interviews; identifies, orients, and oversees subject matter experts; refers qualified candidates to the appointing authority. Assists with analyzing proposed or existing positions to determine appropriate classification and/or pay grade and preparing class specifications; conducts compensation surveys and analyzes results; makes recommendations to management. Assists with labor relations activities such as collective bargaining; surveys and analyzes compensation and other practices of comparable employers; prepares cost analyses of bargaining proposals; assists in preparation for impasse proceedings. Completes special projects as assigned; plans and conducts surveys; performs quantitative and non-quantitative analyses; draws conclusions; develops recommendations; prepares and presents reports to management. Assists supervisors and employees with routine policy information and interpretation; provides guidance to supervisors on routine employee relations issues. Audits performance appraisals.

Plans and coordinates Employee Development Center programs, including curriculum development, marketing/publicity, selection and retention of instructors, evaluation of programs, and/or facilitation of classes.  Administers or coordinates other specific human resource programs or activities, such as Family and Medical Leave Act, and other activities as assigned. Uses computer to prepare charts, graphs, and other documents. Uses specialized human resource programs and databases. Assures that all work complies with policies and procedures established by the City of Ames, Ames Civil Service Commission, and Human Resources Director; and with federal, state, and local statutes.

Other Job Functions: Moves tables, chairs, etc. to prepare rooms for testing, training, or presentations. Carries supplies such as tests or training materials. Occasionally conducts work outside the normal Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm office hours.

If you are interested in learning more and apply for this position, please go to our careers page:  www.cityofames.org/jobs.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.