Human Resources

Compensation - Processes and maintains all employee and s415 retiree personnel information including payroll earnings and deductions, tuition assistance, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) payouts, sick sell-backs, leave and attendance, cost of living adjustment (COLA) increases, pension buy-backs, unemployment hearings, workers compensation depositions, employment verifications, exit interviews, perfect attendance bonuses, public records requests, and Miami-Dade County financial disclosure reporting.

Recruitment and Testing - Assists departments in recruiting and selecting qualified job applicants; develops, administers, and validates competitive recruitment methods; administers pre-employment and promotional examinations and performs pre-employment background checks.

Labor and Employee Relations - Oversees, consults, and processes disciplinary matters; investigates and responds to all Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) official charges of alleged discrimination; negotiates and administers last chance agreements; administers the City’s collective bargaining agreements, develops language to address issues upon which there is disagreement between the parties involved, and advises on conflict resolution; administers the grievance/ arbitration process; and conducts citywide investigations related to employee misconduct and allegations of discriminatory practices.

Benefits - Assists in the formulation of employee benefit programs; develops and administers benefit-related contracts; coordinates open enrollment activities; administers the budget for self and fully-insured benefit plans; oversees the City’s wellness program; and ensures compliance with all Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requirements.

Risk Management - Protects the City’s assets by identifying, evaluating, and controlling loss exposures; administering the City’s insurance programs for liability, property/flood and workers’ compensation; oversees risk transfer and loss control measures; and conducts safety training and inspection of facilities for potential hazards.

Training & Development - Assesses training needs through communication with departments; develops training programs for departments, ensures compliance with mandatory training; conducts new employee orientation, educating employees on CMB culture; organizes training sessions, interviews and secures subject matter experts and vendors; manages employee development programs to include Leadership Culture and Employee Academy Programs.; oversees Rewards & Recognition Programs to include: Service Recognition Program, Employee Suggestion Program, Performance Recognition Program, and Ethical Hero Program.