MGT
Overview
Client Relations Specialist @ MGT | Business Development Manager specializing in staffing
MGT is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to fill a temporary assignment for Lake County, IL. Selected candidate will be an employee of MGT for a minimum of three months with services contracted to Lake County, IL.
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Responsibilities
- Timely and professionally respond to inquiries from and provide assistance along with advice to employees, retirees and applicants on topics including recruitment processes, IMRF/SLEP (retirement benefits), 457 Plans, Personnel Policies, medical, dental, optical and life insurance and other employee benefit provisions.
- Provide technical and professional assistance in the administration of Human Resources functions; develop program revisions and procedural changes; participate on and facilitate committees to provide input and recommendations.
- Conduct research, gather and analyze data, transform data into reports for technical and non-technical audiences; use statistics to analyze data to answer questions or support potential changes; conduct surveys and provide recommendations.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to identify and resolve Human Resources issues.
- Develop and maintain HR-related data in information systems, databases, records and files.
- Implement recruitment and selection strategies; provide guidance to improve recruitment processes to recruit and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
- Participate in new hire onboarding processes and annual open enrollment processes.
- Consult with employees regarding benefit changes and options; input changes to employee benefits (IMRF/SLEP, insurance, 457) into systems.
- Process applications for FMLA and respond to employees and supervisors.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Basic knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions related to HR.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn public HR administration principles including recruitment, testing, selection, classification and compensation, EEO, employee relations, labor relations, development and performance appraisal.
- Ability to learn Lake County HR policies and labor contract provisions.
- Ability to multi-task with attention to detail; knowledge of HR program development trends and ability to implement programs.
- Ability to apply research methods and data analysis techniques.
- Skills in change management, problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Discretion and confidentiality in handling information and records.
- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to prepare clear reports and documents.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across departments and with external partners; ability to collaborate with diverse groups and facilitate inclusive participation.
- Ability to communicate cross-culturally.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
- 2–3 years of progressively responsible HR service delivery or general office administration experience, with ability to grow within HR functions.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Required Qualifications
- Workday experience required.
- Experience with benefits enrollment.
- Strong background in employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and complaints.
- Proven customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively across leadership levels.
- Comfortable handling confidential business information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data analysis.
- Familiarity with labor/union relations.
Physical Demands
- Office work; ability to stand or walk some of the time; up to 10 pounds of force; high dexterity for office equipment.
- Normal vision and hearing; ability to communicate with a diverse clientele.
Compensation & Application
Pay: $25-30 per hour, depending on experience. Apply online with your resume and cover letter at GovHRjobs.com. Positions will remain open until filled. For questions, contact Vivian Torres at vtorres@mgt.us.