Human Resources Administrator - Controller's Office

Eaton County•Charlotte, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Controller/Administrator and Deputy Administrator, the Human Resources Administrator administers the County’s human resources and employee relations program. The role coordinates preparation for collective bargaining, assists with the administration of labor agreements, represents the County in employee-relations administrative forums, coordinates employment programs, administers the wage and salary program, ensures statutory reporting, and oversees other personnel and human relations functions. The position directly supervises the Payroll and Benefits Manager. The Administrator supports departmental operations and policy development; handles employee-relations matters, grievances, complaints, and dispute resolution; advises elected officials and department heads on personnel issues; and oversees recruitment, compensation, job classification, employee training, safety coordination, and personnel records and systems. The role also supports benefits-program changes, legal proceedings, financial and personnel evaluations of proposed solutions, and reporting to the Board of Commissioners and Ways and Means Committee. Starting pay depends on relevant experience. Applications are accepted until sufficient qualified applications are received or a qualified candidate is identified; the posting may close at any time.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience combinations in human resources management, labor relations, public administration, business administration, or a related field: master’s degree and four years of progressively responsible human-resources/personnel-administration experience; bachelor’s degree and six years; or associate degree and eight years.
At least three years of experience working in a unionized environment, managing grievances, interpreting contracts, and directly serving as chair or co-chair in collective bargaining.
Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
Proficiency with office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications, and ability to master personnel-management software.
Ability to assemble and analyze data, prepare comprehensive and accurate reports, and formulate policy and service recommendations.
Ability to apply critical thinking to complex problems and articulate proposed solutions.
Successful completion of a background check after a conditional offer; the check may verify employment history, education, professional licenses, and criminal records in accordance with applicable laws.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, including in-person and telephone communication, reading regular and small print, viewing and producing written and electronic documents, and entering data using repetitive keyboard strokes.
Ability to move around an office setting, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift or push/pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds without assistance.
Ability to remain resilient and adaptable during difficult conversations and high-stress situations.
Ability to perform public speaking, lead training, facilitate meetings, and participate in contract bargaining for periods that may last multiple hours.
Ability to attend evening meetings and meetings outside normal business hours.
Ability to walk outdoors and visit auxiliary offices or other County facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing human-resources/personnel administration in the public sector.
Certification through the Society for Human Resource Management or similar designation; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, organizing, and directing departmental operations, including personnel management, planning, and general administration.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
Represent and act for the County in employee-relations dispute resolution forums, including responding to employee grievances.
Investigate and advise County elected officials and department heads on disciplinary matters, sexual harassment, and other employee-relations issues.
Coordinate collective-bargaining preparation by conducting surveys, gathering wage, benefit, and employment-condition data, and developing the County’s bargaining position.
Assist in interpreting and administering County labor agreements.
Develop and maintain an employee and citizen complaint process for non-elected offices not covered by the County Personnel Rules.
Serve as County Safety Coordinator; oversee loss-control visits, recommend corrective actions, and initiate and coordinate related training.
Administer the County wage and salary program, including salary surveys and development of related policies, procedures, and employee incentives.
Oversee preparation of job descriptions, recommend action on reclassification requests, and evaluate new and existing jobs.
Directly supervise the Payroll and Benefits Manager, including attendance, timecard and leave-request approval, performance management, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
Represent the County with outside legal counsel at administrative personnel and labor-relations hearings when directed, providing research and support.
Research personnel laws and regulations and recommend changes to County forms, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance; implement changes adopted by the Board.
Respond to difficult or technical employee and manager inquiries about County operations and policies, interpret procedures, and use conflict-resolution skills to address differences.
Oversee the County employment program, including job advertisements, application screening, applicant testing, and referral of qualified candidates to hiring departments.
Participate in employment interviews at a department head’s request.
Participate in planning and implementing major employee-benefit program changes.
Lead evaluation of potential settlements or solutions to personnel problems, working with the Finance Director on benefit issues as appropriate and reporting on financial and personnel merits.
Develop, deliver, and oversee employee training related to human resources, employee relations, and management issues.
Represent the County at human-resources meetings.
Work with the Controller’s Office Executive Team to develop requests for proposals for insurance and contractual services.
Oversee centralized personnel-record maintenance and human-resources information systems in accordance with legal requirements.
Ensure statutory requirements and required reporting are met.
Develop materials, coordinate Human Resources work, and, as directed, attend meetings and report to the Board of Commissioners and Ways and Means Committee on personnel and benefits developments.
Perform other duties as assigned.