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Salary : $66,013.97 - $85,818.16 Annually
Location : Wylie, TX
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 2026-00049
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
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General Summary
Why work for the City of Wylie?
The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.
How we accomplish our mission:Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.
The City of Wylie's Human Resources Department is seeking a motivated individual who is ready to work in a fast paced environment as our new HR Analyst. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the functions of HR, as assigned, including compensation and payroll, benefits, employment, technology, and training; will provide general support to Human Resources staff; and will assist citizens and City employees with HR-related matters.
Supervision is provided by the Human Resources Director
Important Notes

• Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and within posted salary range
• Resume and cover letter are required; if not provided, candidates could be subject to disqualification
• Applicants selected for onsite interviews will also be asked to participate in various assessments to test skills including proficiency in Google software
• The Human Resources department works four ten hour days each week

Essential Job Functions

• Performs a wide variety of HR duties as assigned, that may include assisting the department in the following areas:
  
  • Employment - Conduct preliminary interviews to ensure application packets are complete; oversee the development and maintenance of the applicant tracking system; coordinate and conduct new employee and benefits orientation.
  • Benefits - Provide assistance with employee benefits communications; assist with requests for proposals; conduct and complete a variety of benefit surveys, research and analysis. Monitor monthly claims data. Plan and implement open enrollment for various benefit programs. Act on behalf of employees to resolve benefits issues with vendors.
  • Compensation - Conduct and complete a variety of salary surveys; recommend salary adjustments; develop and modify job descriptions; analyze and recommend appropriate action for job reclassification requests; recommend monetary and non-monetary incentive programs. Maintain employee pay/step plans and participate in market study analysis. Perform field audits of positions, as needed/requested. Prepare various compensation reports.
  • Technology - Maintain the department's human capital management system as it relates to hiring, onboarding, performance, and training. Tasks include but are not limited to entering data, running reports, and making recommendations for improvements. Research and recommend utilization of software to make operations more efficient and effective. Monitor and make recommendations to HR's information on the City's internal and external sites.
  • Training - Assist with development and delivery of a wide variety of training programs.
  • Payroll -Provide data entry and legal regulatory compliance. Provides backup support to the Payroll Specialist.
  • Employee Relations - Assist in employee investigations, partnering with supervisors in coaching, disciplinary action, performance management, best practices, and policy and legal regulatory compliance.
  • Public Safety - Oversee testing for entry-level public safety positions and for promotional testing as needed; maintain testing data; ensure application packets are complete.
  • Provide backup support to the department, as needed.
• Develops a wide variety of written materials (e.g. forms, procedures, brochures, pamphlets, etc.) for the purpose of employee communications, documenting standard operating procedures, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Works with consultants on projects.
• Keeps updated on changes in employment law and attends training as related to Human Resources.
• Coordinate, assist in, and promote employee events.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree preferred or four years of Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a municipal setting is a plus. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:
Moderate: Exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:
Carrying Crouching Fine Dexterity Handling Hearing
Kneeling Lifting Reaching Sitting Talking
Walking Pushing/Pulling Typing
PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors
SHIFT WORK: No
CALL-OUT: No

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.
• Workers' compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center family membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02
What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

03
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a valid Driver's License.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

04
Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.")Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

05
Please select which software programs you have worked with.

• Google Suite
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Gmail
• Google Calendar
• Google Meet
• Google Slides
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Incode
• Acrobat Pro
• NEOGOV
• Laserfiche

06
What level of a user would you describe yourself as with Google Suite products Docs, Sheets, and Slides?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Expert

07
What level of a user would you describe yourself as with Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Expert

08
How many years of experience do you have working within a Human Resources Department?

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 8 years
• Over 8 years

09
Do you currently possess any Human Resources related certifications? If so, please check all that apply.

• SHRM - CP
• SHRM - SCP
• PHR
• SPHR
• CEBS
• CCP
• IPMA - CP
• IPMA - SCP
• N/A

10
I understand that to be considered for this position that I must include a cover letter and resume and have done so.

• Yes
• No

11
Have you ever worked for a city/municipality?

• Yes
• No

12
If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N/A.
13
Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

• Yes
• No

14
If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below.
15
Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met.By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

• I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration.

Required Question