Summary

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America."  Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family.  That's why we exist.
 
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.  However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
 
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision of the Human Resources Manager, this position performs a wide range of duties related to the employee benefits functions of the HR Department as assigned. This position provides professional level assistance to the HR Department by researching, collecting, and analyzing data, developing narrative and statistical reports, as well as assisting with projects and special requests, and assisting internal and external customers with HR related matters.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares accurately written benefit summaries, Summary Plan Descriptions and other benefit related documents; ensures employees have access to current information.
• Serves as a liaison for employees and third-party administrators by responding to and resolving inquires, troubleshooting, and escalating issues to the appropriate level as needed.
• Responsible for budget preparation and administration, monitoring and controlling expenditures by analyzing invoices and account activity; processing purchase orders and invoice payments.
• Provides input and assists with other HR/Benefits functions including payroll, employment, worker's compensation, ADA, and training as it pertains and intersects with the benefits area.
• Prepares, analyzes and evaluates a variety of benefits data for presentations to the City Departments, HR staff and employees.
• Creates, compares and reviews a variety of reports, memorandums, presentations and documents as assigned.
• Responsible for coordinating the Benefits Fair, Wellness Fair, as well as Open Enrollment, and all related paperwork.
• Develops, administers, maintains, and updates the FMLA and leave database to accurately track leave, employee status, and available time remaining for employees.
• Consults with employees on all benefit related matters and provides interpretation and administration of plan documents and applicable rules and regulations.
• Analyzes benefit contracts and makes recommendations to the HR Manager of the impact on administration, employees, and the City.
• Gathers data from our benchmark cities via surveys, and creates meaningful information and presentations.  May also respond to surveys submitted by benchmark peers as needed.
• Manages the city's wellness program and develops comprehensive wellness program in alignment with the organization's wellness goals and objectives.
• Assists in analyzing statistical data to identify the trend of employee health using all available internal healthcare data as appropriate to create wellness programs or initiatives that meet the city's goals.
• Research, recommend, and implement technology to make operations more efficient and effective; update and make recommendations to HR information on the City's intranet and internet sites.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and      procedures.    
• Travels to various city locations, trainings, and events.              

 
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts surveys and analyzes findings.
• Prepares, updates, and revises databases and reports.
• Assists with and conducts special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.                         

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Skill to build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to exhibit strong professional judgment, decision-making, and ethics.
• Skill to interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, particularly those applicable to human resources management.
• Skill to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information, such as salary schedules, policy manuals, insurance documents and policies, databases, and the City budget reports.
• Skill to write, update, and/or revise departmental correspondence, publications, and forms.
• Knowledge of city policies, customer service skills, and various insurance programs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices and practices of human resources, including benefits and retirement administration.
• Ability to communicate to large and small groups of employees, relaying pertinent benefits information.
• Skill in using Microsoft Excel to manipulate data to create meaningful information
• Knowledge of principles and practices of mathematics and statistics.
• Skill to research and analyze a variety of information.
• Ability to exhibit strong professional judgment, decision-making, and ethics.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Positively influence organization and its employees through words and action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or a related degree supplemented by three (3) years of experience in Human Resources, working in a variety of human resources functions and has working knowledge of best practices, and procedures.
 
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in the public sector and/or working with public sector software applications is preferred.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver's License

Physical Demands/Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).  Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.  Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Limited exposure to environmental conditions.
 
 
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
 
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.