Job Description

Objectives
The individual serves as an informational resource for personnel training and development, labor and employee relations, and directly assists Administration, reporting directly to the Deputy Director.
Job Standards

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related area plus five (5) years related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Public sector experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment.
• All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

• Works with hiring managers to coordinate their staffing//hiring needs;
• Identifies and sources qualified candidates, reviews job applications/resumes, schedules and assists in conducting interviews, applicant testing, evaluates candidates for potential hire, checks references, conducts background checks, and coordinates pre-employment drug screenings; Ensures regulatory aspects of the full cycle recruitment process are compliant with federal and state requirements;
• Manages all communication with candidates;
• Maintains applicant tracking system; prepares and maintains associated metrics;
• Maintains and updates employee records and position data, including reporting structure, job classifications, and employee status changes (e.g., terminations, promotions);
• Ensures established regulatory aspects of the full-cycle recruitment process are compliant with federal and state requirements;
• Coordinates and assists in facilitating new hire orientation sessions, including compiling participant lists, sending communications, preparing materials, setting up and cleaning up the orientation space, and presenting orientation content. Ensures orientation materials are current, recommends updates as needed, and collaborates with the Management team to improve the onboarding experience;
• Assists in compiling HR data for internal and external reporting purposes, including turnover, employee census, organizational charts, and compliance reports.
• Attends meetings, investigations, and other HR proceedings to take detailed and accurate notes, ensuring documentation is clear, organized, and appropriately stored. Maintains confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information;
• Assists departmental staff in various projects and human resources functions;
• Provides technical assistance to management and staff regarding personnel and employment matters, including but not limited to: interpreting ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Civil Rights, Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures, etc., and recommends performance improvement and corrective action when necessary;
• Provides consultation in areas which include staffing, performance management, and employee relations;
• Participates in employee relations and labor relations activities;
• Collects data, devises correspondence, completes forms, and assists in the preparation of professional reports associated with the Human Resources operations;
• Assists with creating, updating, and maintaining position descriptions;
• Coordinates and conducts new employee orientations, exit interviews, and completes prior public service requests;
• Develops, coordinates, and oversees training programs to further develop employees' skills and abilities;
• Maintains learning and performance management system;
• Prepares and maintains training metrics;
• Evaluates the effectiveness of various training programs through observation, feedback, and testing;
• Oversees unemployment filings, maintains files, and attends unemployment hearings;
• Completes mandatory federal and state EEO reporting and other mandatory reporting requirements;
• Completes and coordinates salary and benefits surveys;
• Assists with projects and recommends an annual budget for human resources activities;
• Interprets and implements Federal and State regulations, including staying abreast of legislative changes and mandates;
• Supports Management and other programs by working with local agencies to include recommending and monitoring contracts, attending meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and performing a variety of public relations duties;
• Assists with planning and executing HR events, including coordinating logistics such as room setup, refreshments, check-in tables, event communications, and cleanup. Supports event delivery by ensuring materials and supplies are prepared and serving as an on-site point of contact during events;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Holds confidential all aspects of the job;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.
• All functions listed may not cover all duties that are required to be performed.

Supplemental Information
DCT is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All job offers are contingent upon taking and passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a background check.

Skills Required