Human Resources Associate III

This class researches, designs, implements, reviews, evaluates, updates, and maintains a specific function, serving as a subject matter and project expert.  Acting in a supervisory capacity for the unit under the direction of the HR Director, they ensure that assigned program functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and policies and administrative rules; provides professional assistance to leadership and staff in areas of expertise; fosters cooperative working relationships; and performs other duties as assigned. This position requires discretion to work with confidential and sensitive issues on a regular basis.Coordinates, reviews and administers human resource programs in assigned area of responsibility, including monitoring and evaluating program policies and standards.

Serves as a liaison between Human Resources and other departments. Provides information and advice on human resources issues, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures; investigates, mediates, and resolves employee complaints and allegations.

Represents the agency or department Countywide; participates in/on a variety of committees, teams, and meetings; serves as a liaison to external agencies.

Performs confidential research related to human resources issues; compiles and evaluates data and makes recommendations to appropriate individual(s).

Conducts special projects such as preparing reports, conducting job analyses/audits, coordinating the installation of software packages, conducting special studies, and/or performing other related activities; prepares reports summarizing findings and makes appropriate recommendations.

Prepares and presents reports related to projects and areas of responsibility.

Reviews and revises County policies and procedures; conducts research on changing trends in human resources programs.

Participates in the development of services and/or programs in assigned area of responsibility; conducts needs assessments; makes recommendations based on findings.

Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. 

Functions directly under HR Director and is the supervisor in charge when HR Director is out of the office.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Classification and Compensation assignments may be:

• Receiving and analyzing requests for position studies, reclassifications, class specification revisions, pay level changes, and/or other related information;
• Analyzing jobs utilizing PDQs and/or other prescribed methods;
• Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing salary data;
• Responding to salary survey data and requests;

Recruitment assignments may be:

• Developing pre-employment examination plans;
• Evaluating pre-employment and/or applications for open positions;
• Maintaining applicant tracking system;
• Representing the ECSO at job fairs;

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or related field AND five (5) years of experience in Human Resources; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class typically require):

• PHR or SHRM-CP Certification Preferred
• Valid Drivers License

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

• Human resources principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Research methodologies;
• Statistical methods;
• Employee relations principles and practices;
• Customer service principles;

Skills (position requirements at entry):

• Conducting studies and preparing sound recommendations;
• Analyzing and interpreting policies and procedures;
• Preparing written reports and business correspondence;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Maintaining confidentiality;
• Speaking in public;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals; resolving conflict;
• Mediating difficult situations;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;

Positions in this class typically require:
Reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: 
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Salary : $64,314