HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

Position Summary

The Human Resources Analyst will function as the Benefits Analyst. This position is responsible for conducting and coordinating new employee orientation programs as needed; explains the employee handbook, policies, and procedures; presents benefits package information to new hires; reviews new hire paperwork for payroll processes; coordinates other speakers with technical knowledge to meet with new hires.

Education and Professional Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in personnel management, public administration, organizational management or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources.
• Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational management, payroll, benefits, and budget processes.
• Ability to interview and extract information from application.
• Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action.
• Ability to plan and perform organizational analysis and feasibility studies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others.
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

1. Provide information and assistance to office staff, visitors, and callers.

2. Compose and type routine correspondence and form letter, maintains activity logs and/or submits reports to supervisor.

3. Provide information, assistance, and clarification to interested parties concerning agency/institution policies and procedures.

4. Reviews documents including applications, forms, records, and reports for accuracy and completeness of information and compliance with laws and regulations and makes necessary corrections.

5. Contacts submitting agency/institution or individual to obtain additional information or to correct discrepancies in documents and sends notification of acceptance/rejection.

6. Conducts and coordinates new employee orientation programs as needed; explains the employee handbook, policies, and procedures; presents benefits package information to new hires; reviews new hire paperwork for payroll processes; coordinates other speakers with technical knowledge to meet with new hires.

7. Facilitates education of all health benefits by planning and presenting annual open enrollment programs.

8. Counsel retirement system members on available annuity options; explains procedures for purchasing or receiving retirement credit for previous services or reciprocal services.

9. Authorizes payroll deductions to make benefits payments.

10. Provides a variety of technical information from which employees and members may make responsible decisions concerning their benefits and retirement plans.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.