Human Resource Analyst at City of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN

Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network.​  The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.  

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately ​2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.

• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.

• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.

• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.

• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.

• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .

• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.

• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.

• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.

• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: $55,085 - $66,549 Annually (GS.10E)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: City Hall, 101 East 11th Street

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.

Department: Human Resources

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Incumbents in this job classification perform and coordinate tasks supporting established programs and/or operations independently; ensure compliance and adherence to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, assigned responsibilities; routinely use independent judgment in planning work and making decisions; refer complex or unusual situations to supervisor or appropriate person. Receives general supervision.

SERIES LEVEL: 

The Human Resources Analyst is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.) 

Performs professional level work involving a variety of specialized assignments to support assigned human resources functional areas, divisions or projects; ensures compliance and adherence to applicable policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations related to the areas of responsibility; provides support on matters of human resources data, policy, procedures and regulations to all levels of City employees; does related work as required.

Contributes to system decision-making, scoping, and arranging HR system projects in support of the overall HR strategy.

Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including the human resource information system (HRIS) and payroll outputs, management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors practices, and other sources.

Analyzes data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Prepares reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings to HR leadership.

Identifies and recommends reasonable short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.

Based on metrics and analysis, it makes recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organizational culture including suggestions to attract and hire qualified candidates, to motivate and retain employees, to address staffing issues, and to maintain legal compliance.

Gather and disperse government labor statistics, new employment regulations, and labor laws

Educate employees about City’s policies and HR practices

May assist HR leadership with staffing, recruiting, and departmental budgets.

Facilitates implementation of new training, development, recruiting, and other related initiatives. 

Calculate benefits costing and complete related monthly, quarterly, and annual summaries/reports/updates within the requirements of funding source. 

Develop assessments for potential and current employees and update employment records.

Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.

Participates in the annual budgeting process which may include reviewing and analyzing past, present and projected expenditures and revenues; monitoring budget expenditures.

Analyzes, coordinates, reconciles and validates a wide variety of financial data, information and reporting, including accounts receivables, accounts payable, budget line items, payroll and employee data, position control, billings, revenue and fee collection, purchasing card statements, transaction ledgers, purchasing, capital budgets and related fiscal areas; monitors and analyzes projects, functions, programs and/or other related areas for fiscal compliance.

Reviews, recommends and implements changes to standard operating procedures and policies related to fiscal activities and processes.

Coordinates tracking of departmental assets.

Engages in job analysis, job evaluation, job audits, and salary reviews to maintain pay equity and an effective classification system and documentation of the classification system in accordance with established policies, procedures, ordinances, and State and Federal regulations. 

Participates in salary surveys, which includes analyzing data and preparing recommendations and reports regarding adjustments to pay structures, internal equipment, and the implementation of new pay systems.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible human resources experience in functional areas such as data analytics, staffing, and classification/compensation; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHR, SPHR or similar HR-related certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Considerable knowledge of employment laws, human resources administration and functional areas; considerable knowledge of City operations, policies, procedures and regulations; demonstrated sound logic and reasoning skills with the ability to research, understand, accurately interpret and apply, and effectively communicate human resources program and service information, rules, regulations, policies and procedures specific to assigned functional area/division.

Ability to make sound decisions relative to assigned area; coordinate functional area/division specific tasks; proactively identify problems and opportunities, propose effective solutions and implement approved solutions; effective presentation skills with the ability to research, revise, update and/or develop new presentations. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly and concisely; basic knowledge of statistical principles; research a variety of data and to prepare detailed statistical reports; basic project management skills; proficiency in the use of personal computers and/or automated systems with the ability to enter, retrieve and analyze data and prepare reports; demonstrated proficiency in working with Excel spreadsheets, databases and other common business software products. 

Proficient use of department and division specific specialized systems; ability to create and maintain technical and confidential records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees at all levels, the public and venders relevant to assigned functional area/division; work independently with general supervision to manage own workload and priorities and complete assignments as required; excellent customer service skills; tact; and courtesy.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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