About the City
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.
Exceptional City Provided Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
- Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
- Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Bilingual Pay
Additional Benefits:
- Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
- Identity Theft Program
- Recreation Center Pass
- Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
Leave:
- First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Floating Holiday Leave
- 11.5 paid City holidays.
- Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave
SUMMARY OR GENERAL PURPOSE:
Serves as a strategic partner by providing professional guidance on human resources and risk management related issues to City Departments. Performs highly responsible professional work in variety of program areas including recruitment, employee relations, coaching and development needs, talent management, compensation, risk management, Americans with Disabilities Act, worker’s compensation, leave management, policy development/interpretation, HRIS software management, record keeping and salary administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Provide guidance and support to departments and supervisors and employees regarding Human Resources and risk management issues.
- Conducts research and analysis of policies, programs, and practices; provides recommendations for improvement and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
- Prepares and presents reports, agenda items, and other written materials; maintains accurate records and documentation of human resources activities.
- Participates in the selection and training of assigned staff; evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets for assigned staff with senior management approval.
- Support the oversight of employee benefits programs; coordinate with vendors and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Participate in labor relations activities, including contract negotiations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary actions.
- Conduct and/or oversee investigations of complex grievances, discrimination complaints, allegations of misconduct and employee performance issues; make recommendations for appropriate actions; prepare required documentation and responses.
- Perform compensation-related analysis, including market studies, pay equity reviews, and salary structure evaluations.
- Develops and delivers training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge; prepares educational materials and presentations.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, risk management, talent management, and employment law.
- Represents the City in meetings with other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, and the public.
- Participate in or lead the process of resolving problems, conducting investigations, taking corrective actions and/or processing terminations.
- Assist in recommending and implementing modifications to systems, policies and procedures.
- Conduct special research projects related to development of human resources and risk management programs and evaluating human resource and risk management trends.
- Assist in the preparation and review of employee policies, guidelines, and manuals as necessary to maintain the effectiveness and relevance.
- Interpret policies and procedures and assist in their development.
- Work on special and on-going projects requested by management.
- Serve on various City-wide committees including the city-wide risk and safety committee.
- Perform related work as required and assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Human Resources and Risk Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: NONE
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Fundamental principles and practices of public personnel administration and risk management principles, applicable Federal and State laws and local ordinances relating to personnel administration and risk management. Working knowledge of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Fair Labor Standards, OSHA, property and casualty insurance, etc.; principles of organization and management; statistical concepts of methods. Advanced knowledge of Excel, including the ability to analyze data, develop models, create pivot tables, and produce clear, actionable reports.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in preparing written reports and projects; skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job; public relation techniques. Exemplary customer service skills required.
ABILITY: Plan, coordinate, and organize work to meet deadlines; understand the organization and operation of the City and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; prepare and maintain accurate and complete confidential and statistical records and reports; maintain confidentiality; work independently in the absence of supervision; interpret the City Employee Handbook, programs, and policies to employees and the general public; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:
TRAINING: Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred; a Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred. Professional HR or Risk Management certifications such as SHRM, PHR, ARM, CSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressively responsible professional human resources or risk management experience in recruitment, compensation, classification and employee relations, risk management, safety, and EHS, or combination of applicable areas, preferably in a municipality or public jurisdiction. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position operates primarily in a standard office environment with some remote work. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The incumbent is frequently required to sit, talk, stoop, and hear; is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Physical demands are described as sedentary and involve sitting most of the time and walking or standing for brief periods of time. Data entry and other tasks may require sitting at a computer for several hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally is essential to this position. This position experiences various interruptions from employees, calls from job applicants and other day-to-day business items.
INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION:
This position operates within the guidelines set forth by department policies and procedures. Employee is expected to complete routine assignments and responsibilities independently, consulting the supervisor regarding non-routine problems or concerns. On individual assignments, the employee’s supervisor establishes the overall objectives and deadlines though must be able to exercise independent judgement with regard to risk tolerance and prioritization of duties. The employee plans and carries out the assignment, maximizing resources and keeping supervisor informed of progress.
EQUIPMENT USED:
The ability to properly operate or use the following equipment is necessary for this position. Telephone, computer terminals with associated software, Fax machine, photocopy machines, calculators, and other office equipment.
Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on July 28, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.
