What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personnel Officer 2 - Lucas County Job & Family Services position at Lucas County?
Essential Functions
May be assigned one or more specific areas of specialization (ADA, FMLA, employee relations, classifications, etc…), and will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the primary functions associated with that program.
Provides technical advice to department heads and advises and counsels employees on human resources-related issues, including civil service laws, personnel policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreement articles. Acts as liaison between the Board of County Commissioners and any applicable Federal and State agencies.
Conducts and evaluates job audits, ensures resulting position description complies with state and/or locally negotiated specifications.
Independently plans and conducts employee recruitment, selection and placement activities:
Coordinates the exchange of information needed to prepare and processes new hires and changes in employment status (personnel actions, etc…) so that data can be entered into the HRIS system; Able to independently run reports in HRIS.
May enter data in the absence of the Personnel Officer I. Reviews paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with civil service laws, rules and procedures.
Writes reports and completes surveys; participates in or independently does special projects; attends work-related seminars and meetings; remains current on human resources management trends.
Additional duties as assigned (may be cross trained in health benefits or workers’ compensation).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Resources or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years related experience, OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years related experience, OR a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six (6) years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Coordinates the exchange of information needed to prepare and processes new hires and changes in employment status (personnel actions, etc…) so that data can be entered into the HRIS system; Able to independently run reports in HRIS.
May enter data in the absence of the Personnel Officer I. Reviews paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with civil service laws, rules and procedures.
Writes reports and completes surveys; participates in or independently does special projects; attends work-related seminars and meetings; remains current on human resources management trends.
Additional duties as assigned (may be cross trained in health benefits or workers’ compensation).
May be assigned one or more specific areas of specialization (ADA, FMLA, employee relations, classifications, etc…), and will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the primary functions associated with that program.
Provides technical advice to department heads and advises and counsels employees on human resources-related issues, including civil service laws, personnel policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreement articles. Acts as liaison between the Board of County Commissioners and any applicable Federal and State agencies.
Conducts and evaluates job audits, ensures resulting position description complies with state and/or locally negotiated specifications.
Independently plans and conducts employee recruitment, selection and placement activities:
- Coordinates the preparation and distribution of job postings and advertisements
- Screens applicants or bidders to determine eligibility
- Conducts interviews and explains policies, procedures and benefits
- Assist the Director on selecting applicants based on interviews and skills assessment results.
- Investigates requests for disciplinary action and employee grievances, issues intents to discipline
- Participates in negotiations, labor/management meetings, and grievance hearings, as required
- Represents employer at pre-disciplinary hearings, as required
- Testifies at hearings, as assigned
Coordinates the exchange of information needed to prepare and processes new hires and changes in employment status (personnel actions, etc…) so that data can be entered into the HRIS system; Able to independently run reports in HRIS.
May enter data in the absence of the Personnel Officer I. Reviews paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with civil service laws, rules and procedures.
Writes reports and completes surveys; participates in or independently does special projects; attends work-related seminars and meetings; remains current on human resources management trends.
Additional duties as assigned (may be cross trained in health benefits or workers’ compensation).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Resources or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years related experience, OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years related experience, OR a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six (6) years related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of: of federal employment laws (EEO, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, etc…) required; knowledge of state civil service laws, applicable chapters and sections of Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code, and department policies and procedures (may be developed after employment).
- Skilled in: data applications and software applications, specifically Microsoft Office knowledge of and experience with HRIS such as Oracle
- Investigates requests for disciplinary action and employee grievances, issues intents to discipline
- Participates in negotiations, labor/management meetings, and grievance hearings, as required
- Represents employer at pre-disciplinary hearings, as required
- Testifies at hearings, as assigned
Coordinates the exchange of information needed to prepare and processes new hires and changes in employment status (personnel actions, etc…) so that data can be entered into the HRIS system; Able to independently run reports in HRIS.
May enter data in the absence of the Personnel Officer I. Reviews paperwork to ensure accuracy and compliance with civil service laws, rules and procedures.
Writes reports and completes surveys; participates in or independently does special projects; attends work-related seminars and meetings; remains current on human resources management trends.
Additional duties as assigned (may be cross trained in health benefits or workers’ compensation).