This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Sr. Personnel Officer II manages and supervises the daily operations of the department's Personnel and Payroll responsibilities.

• Processes hiring/promotion/termination documentation, time and attendance tracking, timely processing of salary adjustments and increases, worker's compensation, retirement, health benefits, tracking of accrued leave benefits and buy-back program(s).
• Works in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) to resolve questions relating to leave balances. 
• May assist in maintaining various databases tracking Family Medical Leaves. 
• Handles and responds to inquiries from the general public and employees. 
• Prepares statistical reports. 
• Acts as a liaison between the Parks Administrative Office, sites and the Office of Human Resources. 
• Conducts and attends training(s) as required. 
• Prepares office correspondence and responsible for full cycle recruiting efforts for the Department including, but not limited to, seasonal staffing and civil service provisional appointments.
• Assists with payroll preparation and distribution. 
• Performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the general administration of personnel and payroll activities in the Parks and Recreation Department. 
• Serves as the departmental Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) authorized agent and oversees all CORI and SORI background checks.  
• Performs related work as required. 

• At least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, paid professional or technical experience in human resources or office work.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently under deadlines and with sensitivity to confidential matters. 
• Strong organizational skills.
  
• Working knowledge of the PeopleSoft HRMS and the City's personnel practices and procedures preferred. 
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of basic computer programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.) 
• Experience working in a union environment is a plus.  Bi-lingual a plus. 
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License preferred. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.

CORI CHECK REQUIRED.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED.

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-16

Hours per week: 35