People Operations Business Partner-Utilities

Charlotte, County of • 18500 Murdock Circle Port Charlotte 33948, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the People Operations Business Partner supporting our Utilities Department. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day is different. You don't mind changing direction when priorities shift, and you enjoy partnering with others to solve problems and move work forward. You build trust easily, communicate with confidence and empathy, and understand the importance of balancing people, processes, and organizational goals. Most importantly, you are passionate about supporting employees and leaders while making a meaningful impact on the community we serve.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• Two (2) years of experience in Human Resources
• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of personnel and alternative compensation practices and policies.
• Knowledge of County Employment Rules, policies and collective bargaining agreement, department regulations and procedures affecting the skill-based pay program and personnel related procedures.
• Knowledge of modern governmental office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard clerical/administrative support techniques.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to assume the responsibility of working with highly confidential material on a routine basis.
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine administrative functions without referral to supervisor.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment activities
• Processing personnel transactions
• Researching policies
• Assisting with employee questions
• Interpreting policies and procedures
• Exercising sound judgment
• Making thoughtful decisions while maintaining confidentiality
• Leveraging Microsoft Office applications and other business systems to organize information, analyze data, prepare reports, and improve efficiency
• Learning new software
• Adapting to changing priorities
• Finding solutions when challenges arise
• Detecting personnel transaction errors and communicating such to other departments
• Providing internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication
• Authoring reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public

Benefits

• All positions are subject to emergency activation.
• All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.
• Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans’ preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
• In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree