Salary : $58,841.09 Annually
Location : Government Center Newton, NC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 02090
Department : Human Resources
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Would you like the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative, customer-service oriented team who gets things done effectively in a fun, friendly atmosphere? Catawba County Human Resources is recruiting an experienced HR professional with outstanding communication, collaboration and analytical skills to fill a key role as an HR Consultant on our team. As an HR Consultant, you will perform professional work in the area of recruitment and selection while also supporting pay, classification and position management, training / staff development, employee relations, and other special projects as needed.
Likely hiring range is $58,841.09 to $70,000.00 dependent upon education, experience, and skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform recruitment and selection functions for County positions, which includes :
- Developing job postings
- Ensuring that qualifications posted align with established classification specifications, including development and revisions to class specs, position descriptions, and qualifications as needed
- Talking with and assisting applicants and promoting the county as an employer of choice
- Review and qualification of applications
- Assisting departments with conducting interviews
- Monitoring and coordination of the pre-employment screening process including checking references, preparing conditional offers, and screening of applicants
- Assisting and consulting with hiring managers regarding the recruitment process
- Evaluation and recommendation of hiring salaries
- Prepare various internal and external reports
- Assist with position management
- Assist with monitoring and tracking of updates to position descriptions
- Assist with maintaining a competitive pay plan and classification system which could include conducting salary surveys, position reviews, and position and pay changes
- Assist with staff development
- Assist with employee relations tasks (i.e. : satisfaction surveys, exit interviews, etc.)
- May assist with special projects and other areas of human resources as needed
Qualifications
Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field and 1 year of professional experience in Human Resources; ORBachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field and 2 years of professional experience in Human ResourcesAdditional Requirements :
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a comfort level in speaking and training in front of groupsOutstanding interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customersStrong analytical ability coupled with sound judgmentExcellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work independentlyAbility to maintain confidential and sensitive informationProficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e. : Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) as well as HRIS and recruitment systemsThis is considered light work; may lift up to 20 pounds to transport training supplies or organize files.Catawba County Benefits
As of 7 / 1 / 2024 :
You will find that Catawba County has one of the best benefits packages around. Our Human Resources staff are dedicated to keeping in touch with trends in benefits on both a local and national level, listening to employees' suggestions regarding benefits, and continually reviewing to ensure our benefits package is of good quality and meets the needs of both our employees and our organization. Available benefits include :
Health Care
Health : For a small bi-weekly premium, employees may choose between a traditional (co-pay) health plan and a high deductible health plan coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Coverage may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), or family.Dental Insurance : At no cost to full-time employees, the County covers preventive, routine, and non-routine care. Coverage for the same benefits may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren) and family. In addition, a $2,000 benefit toward orthodontia coverage is provided for children up to age 19.Vision Care : Coverage is available, at group rates, for employee and dependents, with 2 plan options to choose from.Supplemental critical care and accident insurance plans : These optional coverage plans are available at a nominal cost.Flexible Spending Accounts : Pre-tax accounts which can be used to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision expenses.Employee Wellness
Employee Health Clinic (EHC) : An employee medical clinic, available to all County employees, which operates 40 hours a week. Services provided include acute care, first aid, evaluation and care for workers' compensation injuries, pre-employment screenings, health education, and behavioral health referrals. Services offered both in person and through telehealth. Acute care available to employee's children ages 5-17 regardless of health insurance coverage and for employee's adult children (ages 18-26) or employee's spouse if covered on the county's health insurance.Wellness : The County recognizes the importance of our health and well-being. We maintain a very proactive and effective Wellness Program, including reimbursement and discounts for gym membership, incentives for physical activity, on-site nutrition counseling, free exercise opportunities, wellness education and more.Employee Assistance Program : Counseling services are available to all County employees and immediate family members in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting (in-person or virtually). The County provides coverage for the first six visits.Work Life Balance
Annual Leave : Full-time employees earn from 10-21 days annually based on years of service. Service credit from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.Sick Leave : Full-time employees earn one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month. Sick leave from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.Holiday Leave : Throughout the year, 11 days of paid leave are provided in recognition of holidays.Flexible work schedules.Time off for activities that support our local schools.Continuing educational assistance.Discount tickets to recreational venues.Employee appreciation days / activities.Tax-free flexible spending account to pay for dependent care.Financial Security
Local Governmental Employees Retirement System : For employees assigned to work 20 hours per week or more in a benefitted position, participation in this program is automatic. Employees contribute 6% of their salary, which is tax deferred. After (5) years of creditable service, you become fully vested in the retirement system. Employees may also take advantage of individual and group retirement counseling through the Human Resources department.401K : The County provides a 2% contribution plus an additional 1% match (up to 3% total contribution by the County). Our sworn law enforcement officers receive a flat 5% contribution to their 401k.Other Tax Deferred Programs : Other tax-sheltering programs are available through IRS Code 125 (Cafeteria Plan), and a 457 supplemental retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).Longevity Pay : After 5 years of creditable service, employees receive an annual longevity payment that is paid every year thereafter. This lump sum payment rewards employees for their length of service to Catawba County. The amount is based on years of service.Life Insurance : Death benefit equal to one times employee's annual salary with a minimum coverage amount of $25,000. Optional supplemental life insurance coverage is also available for both employee and dependents through payroll deduction at group rates.Short Term Disability : Available at no cost to employees, benefits are available after a 55-day waiting period.Long Term Disability : Available through payroll deduction at group rates.Eligibility for membership and financial services at State Employees Credit Union (SECU) / Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU).Describe any experience you've had in the areas of 1) recruitment and selection, 2) pay, classification, and position management, 3) training, and 4) employee relations.
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