Human Resources Analyst - Compensation

Why work for the City of Wylie? 
The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests.  By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:
Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylie's Human Resources Department is seeking a motivated individual who is ready to work in a fast paced environment as our new HR Analyst.   The selected candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the functions of HR, as assigned, including compensation and payroll, benefits, employment, technology, and training; will provide general support to Human Resources staff; and will assist citizens and City employees with HR-related matters.  

Supervision is provided by the Human Resources Director

Important Notes

• Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and within posted salary range
• Resume and cover letter are required; if not provided, candidates could be subject to disqualification
• Applicants selected for onsite interviews will also be asked to participate in various assessments to test skills including proficiency in Google software
• The Human Resources department works four ten hour days each week

• Performs a wide variety of HR duties as assigned, that may include assisting the department in the following  areas:

  • Employment – Conduct preliminary interviews to ensure application packets are complete; oversee the development and maintenance of the applicant tracking system;  coordinate and conduct new employee and benefits orientation.

  • Benefits – Provide assistance with employee benefits communications; assist with requests for proposals; conduct and complete a variety of benefit surveys, research and analysis.  Monitor monthly claims data. Plan and implement open enrollment for various benefit programs. Act on behalf of employees to resolve benefits issues with vendors. 

  • Compensation – Conduct and complete a variety of salary surveys; recommend salary adjustments; develop and modify job descriptions; analyze and recommend appropriate action for job reclassification requests; recommend monetary and non-monetary incentive programs.  Maintain employee pay/step plans and participate in market study analysis.  Perform field audits of positions, as needed/requested.   Prepare various compensation reports.   

  • Technology – Maintain the department’s human capital management system as it relates to hiring, onboarding, performance, and training.  Tasks include but are not limited to entering data, running reports, and making recommendations for improvements.  Research and recommend utilization of software to make operations more efficient and effective.  Monitor and make recommendations to HR’s information on the City’s internal and external sites.  

  • Training – Assist with development and delivery of a wide variety of training programs.

  • Payroll –Provide data entry and legal regulatory compliance. Provides backup support to the Payroll Specialist.

  • Employee Relations – Assist in employee investigations, partnering with supervisors in coaching, disciplinary action, performance management, best practices, and policy and legal regulatory compliance.

  • Public Safety – Oversee testing for entry-level public safety positions and for promotional testing as needed; maintain testing data; ensure application packets are complete. 

  • Provide backup support to the department, as needed. 

• Develops a wide variety of written materials (e.g. forms, procedures, brochures, pamphlets, etc.) for the purpose of employee communications, documenting standard operating procedures, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

• Works with consultants on projects.  

• Keeps updated on changes in employment law and attends training as related to Human Resources. 

• Coordinate, assist in, and promote employee events. 

• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.

• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.

• Performs other duties as may be assigned. 

Bachelor's Degree preferred or four years of Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a municipal setting is a plus.  Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management.PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:
Moderate: Exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. 
 
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:
Carrying          Crouching              Fine Dexterity          Handling         Hearing                 
Kneeling          Lifting                    Reaching                   Sitting             Talking                      
Walking           Pushing/Pulling     Typing
 
PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors      
SHIFT WORK: No           
CALL-OUT: No