Human Resources Analyst

SUMMARY 
Performs a variety of highly responsible professional, technical, and analytical activities in support of the County Human Resources department.   Primary duties include overseeing and maintaining personnel records, coordinating County?wide recruitment and selection, EEO compliance, benefit programs administration, and special projects as assigned.  Works under the direction of the Human Resource Director who reviews work primarily on the basis of results attained.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Illustrative Only).  Any single position in the classification will not necessarily involve all of the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed.  These duties represent the essential functions needed, of persons in this classification.)
 

1. Answers inquiries from the public and employees regarding County Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and other information pertaining to County human resources functions; interfaces with outside agencies as necessary.

 

1. Serves as liaison for the County and employees regarding employee benefits; works with benefit providers and Agent of Record to obtain clarification/resolution when necessary; and assists in analysis and compilation of data for use during negotiation of employee benefits.

 

1. Assists in labor negotiations and compiles information and statistics as requested.

 

1. Responds to inquiries from departments and individual employees regarding classification, compensation, benefits, policies, labor contracts, paid/unpaid leaves, and personnel rules and processes. 

 

1. Conducts new/rehire employee orientations to include assisting employees in completing necessary paperwork, providing information regarding County benefits, answering employment related questions, and providing basic policy and safety training.  

 

1. Ensures that exit conferences with retiring or terminating employees are conducted, and that associated paperwork is processed in an accurate and timely manner.

 

1. Assists employees in making appropriate connections with deferred compensation (retirement investment) companies in order to arrange for payroll deductions, including decreasing or increasing contributions and arranging for the withdrawal of monies upon retirement or termination.   Works with Oregon PERS as needed to assist employees in completing necessary paperwork.

 

1. Prepares, reviews, and/or processes personnel actions affecting employee status.  Reviews and ensures salary increases are in accordance with established compensation policies, collective bargaining agreements and non-union personnel rules.

 

1. Maintains and monitors HRIS/employee database system(s). Develops system protocols, inputs data, ensures accuracy of information, and provides reports as required.

 

1. Conducts salary and benefit surveys and classification comparisons with comparable positions in local industries or similar counties within the state of Oregon. Gathers and analyzes information relative to the classification study for comparison purposes.

 

1. Provides general direction and oversight for the County?wide recruitment and selection process including the development and placement of advertisements and job postings, adherence to EEO requirements, preparation of the annual EEO?4 report, and associated records retention.

 

1. Coordinates & audits employee benefits and monthly insurer billings.  Administers the COBRA/HIPPA (continuation of benefits) benefit program and assures compliance with state & federal regulations. 

 

1. Assists with drafting language for new and revised policies, procedures, and forms.

 
 

1. Administers County Federal Transit and Federal Motor Carrier DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program as assigned.  Ensuring compliance with state and federal standards and reporting requirements.  Provides drug and alcohol training to all affected positions.

 

1. Assists in preparing and monitoring departmental budget. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Considerable knowledge of the implementation and evaluation of position classification techniques, compensation analysis, statistical techniques and recruitment procedures.  Knowledge of program development, planning and evaluation, modern Human Resources management principles and practices; computers software programs for word-processing, spreadsheets and databases.  Ability to research assigned problems, organize materials from various sources into format of own design; maintain confidentiality; work independently and establish priorities; organize workload to complement needs of other staff and meet established deadlines; solve problems and make accurate independent decisions.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
Bachelors Degree and two years' experience in Human Resources and/or benefit administration, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties.  PHR preferred.

Salary : $68,607 - $76,288