Human Resources Advisor (Human Resources)

Position Summary

Works under limited supervision to provide human resources support to assigned departments and/or elected official offices within Shelby County Government. Provides advice and support to client constituents on policies, regulations, and procedures regarding equal opportunity, recruitment and staffing processes, salary administration procedures and processes, employee separations, performance management and disciplinary procedures, employee benefits coordination and training coordination support. Provides consultative direction to service constituents on best HR practices in specific situations; coordinates and facilitates timely responses to constituent needs, as appropriate.

Pay Grade: 52

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

100% -

1. Three (3) years of experience as a human resources generalist or consultant with an exempt status; and

2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public or business administration, management, or other related field; OR

3. An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.

4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Researches employee relations issues and concerns and advises management on appropriate resolutions.

2. Develops and conducts training to instruct managers, supervisors, and workers in human relation skills, such as supervisory skills, conflict resolution skills, interpersonal communication skills and effective group interaction skills.

3. Responds to inquiries regarding employment related transactions, policies, procedures, and programs.

4. Assists with new employee orientation/indoctrination procedures to foster positive employee attitudes.

5. Assists with communications of benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.

6. Directs employee separation processing and coordinates related documentation.

7. Prepares or directs the preparation of employee statistics for required compliance reporting.

8. Assists in the administration of the performance review program ensuring compliance to policy and procedures.

9. Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance.

10. Facilitates the interactive discussion process for ADA compliance.

11. Conducts investigations, drafts reports, makes determinations and/or recommendations.

12. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSA's

KSAs -

1.Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, etc.), as well as public sector employment policies and procedures.

2.Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.

3.Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and constituencies.

4.Conflict resolution skills.

5.Ability to analyze complex information and to define and solve problems.

6.Good presentation skills including the ability to prepare and present training programs and materials.

7.General knowledge of employee benefit laws and regulations.

8.General knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures.

9.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software (word processing and spreadsheet application skills).

Special Requirements

1.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or secure one by date of employment.

2.Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements for automobile insurance upon date of employment.

3. Work requires local travel to perform duties and attend meetings outside of the office.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.