HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT II

Job description

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Serves as a consultant to County departments regarding employment, classification, compensations, employee relations, and other human resources issues; provides a wide variety of information to employees, management and the public concerning human resources programs, policies and procedures and interpretation of laws and regulations; receives and responds to inquiries; conducts research; and provides technical analysis. Counsels employees regarding policies, procedures and resolution of complaints; advises employees regarding the grievance and arbitration process. Provides mediation and conflict resolution services to managers and employees and prepares reports and makes recommendations; provides the Grievance Review Committee with background information and documents as requested. Assists with coordination of human resources programs such as the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program, employee appreciation programs, grievance program, and other related activities. Assists in administering compensation and classification plan; assigns classes by pay grade to a pay scale; conducts wage, salary, and benefits surveys; performs desk audits to validate job responsibilities; updates and maintains class specifications and job descriptions; makes recommendations regarding the allocation and reallocation of positions; processes salary adjustments and increases as directed. Recruits new employees; posts job openings and notices in print, on web sites, etc.; distributes applications and explains the application process to applicants; attends job fairs; receives, sorts through and screens possible candidate applications; forwards qualified applications to appropriated personnel. Coordinates interview process; schedules interview with hiring department and candidate; obtains and/or creates interview questions; gathers materials in preparation for interview; assists in interviewing candidates for vacant positions as requested. Conducts pre-employment screening of selected candidates; obtains legal release to conduct background and DMV checks; obtains required documentation; schedules drug and alcohol screen; checks references and verifies employment; runs background and records checks; compiles information and forwards to appropriate personnel. Contacts department heads to provide hiring and start date information; drafts and sends approved offer letters new hires to coordinate the pre-employment process, orientation activities and official start dates; provides related information regarding benefits, work locations and contact information. Assists with new employee orientation and employee development; explains, distributes and gathers necessary documents; provides information regarding human resources policies and programs; provides career counseling to existing employees; facilitates training classes regarding human resources programs when needed. Researches, compiles, and/or monitors administrative, statistical or other data pertaining to department operations; summarizes data, performs routine data analysis, and prepares reports; conducts research of department files, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed. Maintains a variety of confidential files and information, including drug test results for other departments; retains, stores, or destroys files as required. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including applications, employee information and data, and policies and procedures; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including lists, directories, logs, notices, memos and meeting minutes; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Communicates with supervisor, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required.