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and scores completed applications • Assembles interview panels with sufficient technical background to adequately evaluate applicants for position openings, serves on interview panels, assists in selecting top candidate • Obtains necessary forms/signatures from finalists • Evaluates criminal and drivers license background information • Conducts reference checks and education of applicants as required • Makes contingent pre - employment offer • Schedules pre - employment exams • Makes recommendations for hire to the Personnel Committee and City Council • Corresponds with applicants not selected B) Administers all employee benefit programs and evaluates them as necessary for cost effectiveness and value to employees and the City • Works with benefit broker to select and administer plans • Evaluates benefit options and notifies employees of changes in plans • Prepares and assembles open enrollment materials • Brings in representatives to conduct employee information sessions annually • Responds to questions and concerns from employees • Handles benefit form completion and correspondence with insurance administrators e Forwards appropriate changes to payroll • Works directly with benefits companies to make changes and corrections Schedules representatives to conduct employee information sessions • Corresponds with employees regarding benefit changes • Reconciles monthly benefit invoices • Legally manages the benefits continuation programs for terminating or retiring employees • Coordinates annual flu shot clinic • Plans, develops and presents bi- annual health and wellness training and events • As time permits, researches, develops and writes policies relating to personnel and benefits • Presents information and benefit design proposals to City Council in written and oral form C) Serves as a resource person for personnel - related issues • Works with department heads or supervisors in discussions of discipline, performance review, policy interpretation, or other personnel - related workplace issues. • Facilitates the resolution of personnel - related issues of a general nature. • Seeks assistance from the Deputy City Administrator /Community Development Director and/or employment attorney for significant personnel issues • Interprets policies, labor contracts, and employment law of a general nature or seeks assistance from the Deputy City Administrator /Community Development Director and/or employment attorney for significant matters. • Attends meetings and workshops to stay at the forefront of human resource practice.