What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Analyst Senior position at Douglas County (NV)?
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**Applications are reviewed regularly, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**
In addition to completing the application the Department has requested applicants attach a cover letter illustrating what strengths you would bring to this position and why you are interested.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.
Benefits include:
No Nevada state income tax. Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax? This means that if you live or work in Nevada, you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid. This sets us apart from other employers. Employees do not contribute to FICA and the County exclusively contributes 100% to your retirement account.
Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program
Recognition Programs
Annual Gym Membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.
Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.
Primary Objectives
Performs complex work through a variety of professional activities in support of a centralized human resources system, including employee relations, job analysis, classification and compensation plan administration, and employee training and development; and performing expert level work in support of recruitment and selection, employee benefits, systems/records development, risk management, equal opportunity and employee/labor relations; performs related work as apparent or assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None
- Conducts and advises others in performing employee investigations, prepares or reviews summaries, reports, and discipline related to findings. Consults with managers prior to administration of investigation/discipline to ensures compliance with relevant laws and policies.
- Develops, writes, and interprets personnel policies, procedures and other administrative regulations; responds to inquiries and recommends solutions to Human Resources issues, complaints, and legal actions; identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations and ensures compliance.
- Conducts organizational and classification studies and audits and prepares reports, recommendations and class descriptions; performs job evaluations as required.
- Collects compensation and benefit data and prepares analyses and reports; provides classification, compensation, benefits and other information to other agencies.
- Assists with the design and implementation of various employee development and training programs; arranges for trainers or conducts training programs when required; informs supervisors and employees of available training opportunities; evaluates effectiveness of training programs.
- Plans, develops and implements key strategic systems and programs related to recruitment and selection, benefits administration, and risk management. Acts as lead in each of these areas and supervises as needed.
- Provides expertise and advice to management regarding the handling of employee/labor relations issues; interprets collective bargaining agreements. Conducts research and collects various information in support of labor negotiations;
- Serves on the County negotiating team with employee organizations and/or for grievance proceedings; conducts grievance and disciplinary investigations; makes recommendations and provides related professional support.
- Confers with and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to County staff and the public.
- Analyzes personnel procedures and practices and recommends improvements through consolidation, teamwork or automation.
- Provide technical advice, guidance and instruction to HR staff in work procedures.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Prepares reports, correspondence and a variety of written materials; prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation of activities.
- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
- Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
- Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources and 4 years of experience as a human resources generalist or analyst level experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
- Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands and repetitive motions; frequently requires reaching with hands and arms; occasionally requires standing and walking.
- Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
- Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
- Work has no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
i.Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
ii.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
iii.Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
iv.This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.Salary : $88,067 - $123,302
