Human Resource Management Unit 2

[Rhett Espinoza]

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Unit human capital resources (HCR) are vital to performance across organizational levels. Crucially, the benefits of unit HCR often hinge on resource access and effective resource management. Yet, how units manage HCR remains unclear. We first review findings from human resource management (HRM) and unit leadership literatures relating to unit HCR, which have evolved separately despite their shared goals. Using our review as a foundation, we offer an integrative model highlighting the ways unit leaders can leverage HRM practices and their leadership behaviors for the greatest impact on unit HCR. In so doing, we identify a potentially potent nexus for scholars of both disciplines to focus their integrative efforts on-unit leaders-given their responsibility for HRM practice delivery (e.g., implementing a job rotation program) and their own leadership behaviors (e.g., composing teams). We conclude by highlighting future research questions, opportunities for theoretical integration, and expanding empirical examination. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

The Department of Human Resource Management is a group of human resource professionals who support the City of Rochester's vision, values, and principles by: recruiting, selecting, developing and retaining employees; creating a diverse, talented and dynamic workforce; providing collaborative human resource solutions; encouraging and recognizing workforce excellence; providing an environment where expectations are clear, documented and communicated.

The Department comprises seven organizational units: Administration, Exam Administration/Civil Service, Labor Relations, Staffing Services, Benefits, Training & Safety and Payroll. We develop, implement and maintain human resource policies for all City employees.

We strive to select and retain a well qualified, trained and highly motivated workforce to provide excellent customer services to the citizens of Rochester. We offer a wide variety of career choices; promotional opportunities; employee development and recognition; and competitive wages and benefits.

Administration directs, manages and sets policy for the Department and develops and implements human resource policies for the entire organization. It coordinates the Department's activities with those of other City departments. Within Administration, Information Services enters personnel transactions into the Workday Personnel/Payroll System that controls payroll, time banks, payroll deductions and benefits. This activity produces specialized personnel management reports for City departments, is responsible for the maintenance of central personnel records and completes information requests from the New York State Retirement System, mortgage institutions and a host of other organizations. Administration also includes the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department which provides support to employees and encompasses policies and initiatives designed to help all employees feel welcomed and equipped to perform their jobs at a high level.

The Benefits Unit administers benefit programs for City employees and retirees including: Group Health Insurance, Group Dental Insurance, Annual Open Enrollments, Group Life Insurance, Parking/Transit Reimbursement Account, Cafeteria Benefits Plan, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Domestic Partner Coverage, Long Term Disability, Workers Compensation, and Wellness Programs.

Civil ServiceUunit function supports the City of Rochester Civil Service Commission in a variety of activities. Services include developing and administering examinations for competitive class positions, maintaining eligible lists of qualified candidates, hearing appeals and interpreting the law and rules as they apply to appointment, promotion, discipline and discharge. The Civil Service Commission is comprised of four members appointed by the Mayor for six-year terms. The Commission oversees the administration of Civil Service Law and Rules for City government and the Rochester Housing Authority. The five Civil Service Commissioners are: Carol Kramer (Chair until May 31, 2024), Tashanda Thomas-Brown, Zahira Jimenez, Orlando Rivera, and Edward Stulginsky.

Labor Relations negotiates and administers collective bargaining agreements with City employee unions. It processes grievances, represents the City in arbitration proceedings and legislative hearings, and represents the City in conferences and hearings before the Public Employee Relations Board. It advises the Mayor and department heads on contract matters and conducts related research. This unit holds regular labor-management meetings in departments to identify and address various labor issues. It also advises and trains supervisory and management personnel in contract interpretation and administration, manages the Employee Assistance Program and manages the City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Staffing Services is responsible for processing the hiring, promoting, transferring and terminating of employees. Services include determining position titles, preparing job descriptions, it monitors position vacancies, processes personnel requisitions from departments, arranges advertisements, interviews and referrals, and administers posting, bidding, and layoff procedures in accordance with City policies and collective bargaining agreements. This unit is also responsible for monitoring and implementing the employment aspects of the City's Affirmative Action Plan. Staff meets with departmental representatives during all phases of the employment process.

The Payroll Unit processes the City of Rochester's payroll according to Federal, State, and City policies, and union collective bargaining agreements. Payroll processing includes creating and maintaining employees' payroll records, calculation of wages and applicable deductions based on employee attendance and timesheet records, issues employees' checks and earnings summaries, completes payroll quarterly tax reports, New York State Retirement monthly reporting and inquiries pertaining to employees' salaries, processing and distribution of yearly W-2 statements, processing of direct deposit forms, Federal W-4 and NYS IT-2104 tax withholding forms. The payroll unit is also responsible for maintaining the City's timekeeping system and answering employee questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records.

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As a discipline, HRM dates back to the early 1900s, but its most strategic components result from transitions that took place in the workforce in the late 1960s. When it passed Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the U.S. Congress mandated that all organizations adhere to laws that now govern how they treat and respond to complaints from their employees. At the same time, businesses began to realize the advantage they gained when they integrated women and minorities who were transitioning into the workplace. Increasing diversity created cultures that reinforced and supported their missions and visions.

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