Human Resources Specialist, Sr
Category: Classified
Pay Grade: C24
Job Code: 20131
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs highly complex technical and administrative tasks relating to implementation and maintenance of the Unified Personnel System; may be responsible for one or more specialized human resources.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all inclusive)
- Advises and troubleshoots complex position and employee system changes;
- Participates in the facilitation and development of learning opportunities related to their human resources programs;
- Researches and compiles information from various systems and reports to provide to leadership;
- Performs complex information processing duties including data entry and retrieval;
- Provides recruitment support by posting requisitions, accompanying job fairs, and tracking time-to-fill metrics;
- Supports administrative activities across multiple human resources functions (recruitment, class/comp, human resources information systems, communications, benefits, employee relations, etc.);
- Documents process and procedures related to their specialties and is able to develop other Technicians and Specialists;
- Initiates and/or responds to inquiries concerning non-routine and unusual human resources issues requiring further research of the issues and complete analyses;
- Interpret policies, programs, regulations and procedures and investigate moderately complex issues obtaining information from higher-level human resources staff and/or referring as appropriate;
- Participates in project teams to develop and implement human resources policies, programs, or process changes;
- Develops learning opportunities, communications, presentations and/or information programs for employees;
- May be responsible for analysis and/or reports for senior management;
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Six (6) years of professional experience that includes two (2) years of professional experience in the job’s specialized field or assignment or; a Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, personnel administration, business, public administration, or related field; and two (2) year of experience as described above; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Special Qualifications (May be required depending on area of assignment):
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
- Candidate to demonstrate more advanced proficiency, competency, and satisfactory completion of regularly assigned work in an independent manner. Appointing Authority retains discretion to employ an incumbent at this level or advance the incumbent non-competitively or competitively after a candidate meets the minimum qualification to an in-line career ladder position within the same organization or department.
- Candidate to demonstrate competence, possess specialized training, or certifications in one or more specific human resources programs and functions.
- Other knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials required for a specific position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (examples, may vary depending on area of assignment):
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of public sector human resources administration;
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques relevant to recruiting qualified, employment applicants;
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques relevant to labor classification and compensation;
- Knowledge of benefits programs, laws, and regulations;
- Knowledge of the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disability Act, and other benefits related to federal, state, and local laws;
- Knowledge of publication principles and methods including desktop and web publishing;
- Skill in the use of publishing software;
- Skill in public speaking;
- Skill in the use of a personal computer including Microsoft suites and database applications;
- Ability to perform technical computations and statistical tabulations, and prepare reports based upon the findings;
- Ability to interact with community resource organizations;
- Ability to write and prepare documents for distribution including design and layout;
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;
- Ability to analyze facts, prepare reports, and maintain filing systems;
- Ability to deliver accurate and understandable information in response to inquiries and complaints;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, superiors, fellow employees, and others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
- Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.
- Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.
- Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.
- Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.