COUNTY OF BUCKS

POSITION SUMMARY:

Administers a wide range of human resources policies and procedures for all County employees. Works with all facets of the human resource function including but not limited to: talent acquisition, onboarding, HRIS/personnel actions, records management, safety, wellness, training and development, employee & labor relations, investigations, benefits & leave administration, unemployment compensation, performance management, management counseling, salary board, grievances and arbitrations. Must have a firm understanding of HR and the various functions that are administered. Interacts with employees across all levels within the County Maintains positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that is professional with customers, clients, coworkers and supervisors. Reports to the HR Director and Assistant Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as an HR Business Partner for a particular division and assists in other areas as needed and assigned. Recommends, counsels and advises on a myriad of employment actions and provides support with employee/management counseling & coaching. May travel to various County locations.
• Manages one or more core functions of the HR department (e.g., workers’ comp, grievances, leaves of absence, salary board, drug testing, merit hire).
• Improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems then evaluating potential solutions, implementing solutions, coaching and counseling managers and employees.
• Supports positive employee and union relations.
• Educates staff, management and department heads on all HR related procedures and information.
• Takes the lead role in conducting investigations when complaints are presented.
• Submits EEO-4 and EEOP reports annually. Maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Works on Special Projects and trainings as assigned by management.
• Maintains & completes accurate files and records for the department.
• Assists with benefits administration, employee leaves of absence, safety, wellness.
• Creates and conducts various HR trainings.
• Helps to manage and resolve grievances.
• Completes unemployment claim forms and attends unemployment hearings for employees who have separated from the County.
• Maintains Human Resources Information System (HRIS) records and compiles reports to analyze data and trends and respond to requests for information.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to improve the efficiency of services performed in all departments.
• Maintains compliance with Federal and State regulations and laws concerning employment.
• Participates in the recruitment process.
• Performs various administrative actions using our HRIS systems – Lawson and BucksRECRUIT.
• Recommends to departments new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department services performed.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times regarding all aspects of Human Resources and the County.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least two (2) years of Human Resources experience required. Major/minor/concentration in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Organization Development or Business preferred.
• Proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS); preferably Lawson.
• HR certification from either HRCI (PHR, SPHR) or SHRM (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Employee & labor relations experience preferred.

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