Salary Range:   $68,778 - $110,732   Grade: 22        FLSA:  Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to provide professional human resources support to assigned County departments.  Serves as a lead senior-level human resources generalist and provides broad, experienced, professional expertise in support of a variety of human resources programs which include recruitment, staffing, compensation administration, and policy and procedure development.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads, coordinates, and monitors daily work activities of assigned staff; provides input on disciplinary actions and employee performance evaluations; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; supervising staff; assists with complex situations and provides technical expertise. ;; ,;

Advises  County departments on employment, classification, compensation, and other human resources issues; provides a wide variety of information to employees, management and the public concerning human resources programs, policies and procedures and interprets laws and regulations; receives and responds to inquiries; conducts research; provides technical analysis and makes appropriate recommendations.

Leads and coordinates the administration of compensation and classification plan; conducts wage, salary, and benefits surveys and recommends adjustments to maintain a competitive pay plan; oversees desk audits to validate job responsibilities; updates and maintains class specifications; and makes recommendations regarding the allocation and reallocation of positions; and  reviews salary requests and makes recommendations in accordance with regulations, policies, and laws; reviews requests to fill positions. Leads and coordinates employee recruitment, including advertising, screening, interviewing, making job offers, background checks, and coordinating applicant and new employee documents; and; attends job fairs and community events.

Manages and performs research, compiles statistical or other data pertaining to department operations; summarizes data, performs data analysis, and prepares reports; researches department files, database records, electronic data sources, internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed; and conducts special projects as assigned.

Provides advice, guidance and training to lower level professional and para-professional staff.

Assists in the development and reporting of performance metrics; evaluates metrics to ensure resource alignment, highlight potential problems and corrective actions, develop strategies, and incentivize staff performance; and coordinates with department managers and other County employees to discuss metrics data and formulate goals and priorities.

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, new products, methods, trends and advances in the profession, professional affiliations, and attends workshops.

Maintains confidentiality in performing job responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field required; five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:  

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), or attain any of these certifications within one year of employment in this classification.