HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Morrison County•Little Falls, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides personnel support to all county employees and Administration in all aspects. Works in collaboration with hiring managers and is responsible for the on/off boarding of employees. Maintains good rapport with the public and outside entities in assisting with data requests or direction. Communicates with: Internally – All staff. Externally – Public

Requirements

Requires 2 years of formal training, equivalent to an associate degree.
Two (2) years of Human Resources or related field experience required.
Ability to pass all position-required background(s) and testing(s).
Adept at tracking regulatory changes and ensuring regulatory compliance
Proficient in Human Resource Information Systems
Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity
Understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Strong organizational skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Creates, maintains, and inputs employee changes for payroll to include, but not limited to step increases, COLA adjustments, promotions, transfers, demotions, status changes.
Maintains employee personnel files to include, but not limited to: position changes, protected leaves, work comp, discipline, performance evaluations, hiring documents, benefits.
Assists with data requests from the public and other entities regarding personnel information or policies/best practices.
Coordinates all job postings and distributes them to appropriate advertisers.
Point of contact for applicants regarding submission and interviewing.
Manages the on/off boarding of employees: hold interviews, conducts backgrounds/pre-employment screenings, payroll/benefits set up, orientation/trainings.
Reconciles all employee timecards for accuracy and completion; collaborates with supervisor and employee when necessary.
Prepares monthly self-billing benefit reports; verifies enrollment for new employees and termination for resigned employees.
Prepare COBRA notices.
Prepares and manages all protected leave types and compliance.
Provides HR support regarding policy and contract interpretation, development, and research for legislative changes.
Performs related work as required.