Highway Human Resources Generalist 2 - Wood County
Nature of Work
This position will report to District Three Headquarters. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for full performance level professional human resource work in multiple areas including the oversight of the Employee Performance Appraisal program and Transportation Worker Apprenticeship program. Will also assist in research, investigation, and preparation for grievance and disciplinary matters.
Will act as the District Training Coordinator. These responsibilities will require the interpretation and application of policies, rules, and procedures; maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports. Will perform any other related duties as required. Travel will be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. The successful candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Pay Grade: 14
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Reviews proposed human resources documents and transactions for conformity with budget amounts, Division of Personnel policies, and merit system rules and regulations
• Ensures timely processing of human resources transactions
• Prepares and reviews forms for human resources, payroll, and related areas
• Enters work hours and prepares for payroll processing
• Maintains accurate human resources records
• Prepares recruitment announcements and advertisements and provides guidance to supervisors and managers on the recruitment process
• Provides advice and counsel to employees, managers, and supervisors on benefits matters
• Conducts human resources related training
• Recommends changes to human resources procedures
• Gathers preliminary data for classification requests
• Prepares reports that can be used by managers and the Division of Personnel for the purposes of managing human resources
• Ensures that data and records are maintained in a manner which can be readily accessed and utilized
• In this level, specific rules, regulations, and procedures that typically involve a complete segment of an assignment or project of broader scope
• Ensures work is completed in compliance with relevant federal and state laws and department policies and procedures
• Personal contacts are with employees of the same agency, but outside the immediate organization
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and department policies and rules including the Division of Personnel rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of standardized operations, policies, and guidelines that are used to solve routine and repetitive issues
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, trends, and practices of human resource management
• Knowledge of project management techniques
• Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to independently carry out assignments sometimes of a complex and confidential nature
• Ability to interact with co-workers, public officials, agency employees, and the general public
• Ability to greet the public and work well with others
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Promotional Only: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Human Resources Specialist Associate.
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