Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing entry-level professional human resources work for a department or division; performs related duties as required. (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) • Recruits applicants to fill existing and anticipated position vacancies; • Reviews resumes and/or employment applications and evaluates work history, education and training, job skills, and other qualifications of applicants; • Interviews applicants for specific position(s) individually or as part of a panel and refers applicant(s) to appropriate authority for hiring decisions; • Assists supervisory or managerial personnel with determining hiring and recruitment opportunities for current and anticipated vacancies; • Coordinates the hiring of individuals by arranging for pre-employment testing, advising supervisors, and/or completing proper forms and paperwork; • Records and maintains employee information such as personnel data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance, and performance reviews; • Compiles human resource data such as absenteeism and overtime into report format; • Verifies accuracy of facts, forms, statements, claims, and complaints; • Compiles preliminary reports to be used in the grievance process; participates in labor relations activities for division or department; • Conducts new employee orientation for a department or division; • Tracks due dates for performance appraisals; provides assistance to supervisors and managers on completing appraisals; • Coordinates administration of benefits such as tuition reimbursement and insurance programs; • Reviews and processes injury leave and workers’ compensation claims; monitors unemployment compensation; schedules and testifies at fitness for duty hearings; • Composes various types of correspondence such as letters of instruction for job applicants and new employees or letters of employment verification; • Processes requests for commendations and disciplinary actions; • May coordinate the scheduling of training programs. Possession of a bachelor's degree. The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439. The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 50% covering reading comprehension, logic and reasoning, multi-tasking and prioritization, English usage, grammar, punctuation, general human resources, and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel 2016/2019; and a writing sample weighted 50% assessing written communication. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time. All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination. The certification process will be: Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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