SUMMARY:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position supervised by the County Manager. Responsible for the development, coordination and administration of all human resource programs and functions including employment, employee and labor relations, wage and salary administration, employee training, safety and health benefits and employee services.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts research into human resource programs and activities and recommends changes or innovations where desirable. Advises the Administrative Coordinator on human resource planning and program development activities. Assists with the development and implementation of goals and plans of action consistent with County objectives.
- Prepares, issues and recommends updates to the Employee Handbook and other policy manuals to ensure consistent application of human resource policies throughout the County. Assists Administrative Coordinator with the interpretation of County policies.
- Assists Administrative Coordinator with the administration of the labor contracts for bargaining with employees. Provides for grievance processing and resolution, contract wage administration regarding job bidding and layoff/recall procedures, benefits administration as specified in the contracts. Assists labor negotiators at contract renewal with information and other support as needed.
- Develops and administers appropriate performance appraisal techniques and systems in order to assist managers, supervisors and employees in the optimum utilization of their skills and abilities in meeting objectives.
- Develops and recommends programs, policies, procedures and controls regarding employment issues. Analyzes manpower usage, absenteeism, turnover and other personnel statistics. Prepares reports for management on a periodic and as-requested basis.
- Investigates and recommends appropriate action to resolve workplace conflicts and problems.
- Coordinates employment and placement activities to ensure that properly qualified employees are recruited and hired for all positions at the County (bargaining and non-bargaining). Analyzes, reviews and updates job descriptions, posts job openings, writes ads, initially screens applications, recommends candidates to Department Heads and Conducts background checks and conducts interviews. Analyzes training needs and develops, coordinates and/or conducts training programs to address those needs.
- Develops and recommends wage and salary policies and programs (for non-union employees) in order to attract and retain competent employees including developing job descriptions and specifications, designing of a job evaluation system, ensuring internal and external equity and compliance with governmental wage and hour regulations.
- Administers employee benefit plans including health, life, dental and other insurances, paid time off (PTO), retirement plan, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc. Ensures that benefits are administered equitably and that all plan requirements are met. Researches and recommends changes in benefits that are of value to employees and are cost-effective to the County.
- Maintains legally required and other records on employees and human resources programs and activities. Processes required government reports (e.g., EEO-4, OSHA #300, first reports of injury, etc.). May assist in grant process for County by researching and investigating federal and state grant programs for which the County may be eligible.
- Develops and implements Affirmative Action Plan which sets forth specific responsibilities and goals for the County. Investigates internal complaints regarding discrimination and harassment. Responds to EEO charges. Recommends outside expert involvement where appropriate.
- Develops, coordinates and maintains County safety program, including compliance with OSHA standards, Right-to-Know training and monitoring Loss Control Committee activities. Takes lead in OSHA inspections and accident investigations. Administers County’s Worker’s Compensation program. Works closely with insurance company representatives, County appointed and employee physicians to determine employee injuries and illnesses and their fitness to return to work, and County attorney in cases involving litigation.
- Administers and coordinates federal and state Family Medical Leave requirements including but not limited to maintaining policy updates and administering required paperwork as well as providing employees and the County with the proper guidelines as allowed by current laws.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education: A minimum of college degree in human resources is recommended, industrial relations, business management or equivalent.
Experience: At least five years of human resources generalist or industrial relations experience which includes work in employee relations, labor relations, selection, compensation, performance appraisal, employee benefits, wage and hour compliance, policy development and safety concerns.
Requires ability to: develop policy and use it as a guideline in employment relationships, develop base compensation systems, job evaluation techniques, salary survey use, performance evaluation design and administration; apply major employment laws (such as Title VII, FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, etc.) and legal selection techniques; plan, prioritize and organize work effectively, work effectively under pressure and time deadlines; analyze problems (not just symptoms), propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry out decisions made, and follow up with feedback where appropriate.
Requires skill in: Writing clearly and understandably; using spreadsheet programs on a personal computer to produce reports and correspondence and track statistics; making presentation to groups (employees, management, public relations) and explaining complex policies, practices and benefits; non-defensively resolving conflicts between people.
Working Conditions
Work is performed largely in an office environment; however, a good deal of time will be spent with the employees where a minimal exposure to injury exists. Ongoing travel is required. Occasional out-of-town and overnight business travel is required.
General
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by
employees assigned to this position. “Principal duties and responsibilities” describe those functions considered essential to the performance of the job. “Additional duties” are those considered incidental or secondary to the job’s overall purpose. This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the County Board. All requirements are subject to change over time, at the discretion of the County Board, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.