Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director, the HR Manager directs and supervises HR professional staff in their area of responsibility and specialization.Manages advanced, complex, and specialized work in all areas of Human Resources. Duties and responsibilities require the application of laws, rules, regulations, and established agency policies and procedures. Duties are of a full time and reoccurring nature. This class manages one or multiple personnel programs, including personnel supervision and guidance; and the development and implementation of policies and procedures. A divisional manager may be assigned to function as the Director of Human Resources in case of the Director’s absence.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees, such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.

Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and managing benefits for agency employees;
Develops, plans, implements, and administers goals and objectives, and policies and procedures to meet departmental objectives and County goals;
Manages and oversees the activities of assigned human resources programs and resources to include planning, administering, and evaluating projects and services.
Prepares and processes Human Resource forms as required;
Supervise and administer Human Resources programs such as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Worker’s Compensation, insurance, and benefits, etc.;
Participates in statistical and research activity;
Reviews and process applications to determine if applicant meets agency minimum requirements;
Creates and places recruitment advertising as required;
Obtains, maintains security of and administers pre-employment test;
Ensures all steps of the selection process are followed and consistently applied;
Updates and maintains accurate information in NeoGov;
Prepares and processes Human Resources forms as required;
Compiles and enters employment data from personnel files for initial entry into employment system;
Maintains and updates database of personnel information;
Coordinates and conducts initial employee orientation sessions for new hires detailing the various benefit plan options and coverages available;
Provides customer service to employees concerning Human Resource matters;
Maintains and updates employee files by processing insurance and payroll deduction changes;
Processes employee terminations;
Verifies employment information for SRSO employees with other agencies in accordance with policies and procedures;
Processes and maintains accurate records with FDLE;
Process Timekeeping for agency;
Counsel staff on financial planning programs, insurance options and retirement plans;
Resolves employee benefit problems and implements procedural changes to comply with legislation;
Research and assess HR training resources and needs, plan and implement in-house training programs to meet staff and employee HR needs;
Administer and monitor Exit Interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement;
Assists Human Resources Director as requested;
Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Requires the ability to operate modern office equipment, to include computers, copy machines, facsimiles, and related peripherals. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force occasionally to lift, carry, push and pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Office.

KNOWLEDGE OF: Spelling, Business English, punctuation and arithmetic; Personnel administration procedures and practices, including merit system, classifications, examinations, compensation; verbal and written communication skills; modern office methods and procedures. Must have a strong computer background.

ABILITY TO: Learn and adhere to SRSO policies and procedures; learn and adhere to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), American With Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) guidelines and other related employment laws; must have a strong computer background; MS Office Excel, Word, Access and Outlook software programs. must be able to tactfully and effectively interact with the public and with agency members. Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with frequent deadlines. Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy in frequent contact with various professionals, agency members, and the general public.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field, plus two (2) years of verifiable work experience in Human Resources or related administrative/clerical field (benefits, insurance, personnel, etc.).
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field, plus four (4) years of verifiable work experience in Human Resources or related administrative/clerical field (benefits, insurance, personnel, etc.).
OR
Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field, plus six (6) years of verifiable work experience in Human Resources or related administrative/clerical field (benefits, insurance, personnel, etc.).
OR
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus eight (8) years of verifiable work experience in Human Resources or related administrative/clerical field (benefits, insurance, personnel, etc.).

Work experience in a governmental entity/law enforcement agency is preferred, but not required.

Supplemental Information

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Applicant must have a valid State of Florida Driver's License at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.

ADDITIONAL: Must submit to and pass a thorough background investigation, computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) examination, and medical exam/drug screen if a new hire.

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