Business Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Interpret Regulations, Leadership, People Management, Regulations, Schedule Development, Staff Development, Staff Policies, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Technical Leadership, Time Management
This position performs Human Resources related duties at the professional level and carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas for the assigned department: employment, compensation, benefits, staff development, and employee relations. Provides professional support to the assigned department, which includes interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to human resources and makes recommendations. Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information and recommending courses of action.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Provides advice and counseling while ensuring consistent application and interpretation of policies, practices, and procedures in collaboration with the Employee Relations Manager. Routinely performs site visits to discuss areas of concern with employees, provide feedback, and make recommendations to management.
- Collaborates with assigned department and the Training Manager to develop schedules for technical, management, and interpersonal skills training to improve employee performance. Advise employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefits and compensation policies, and personnel procedures.
- Collaborates with the Employment Manager and assigned department leadership to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Develops strategies to attract, recruit, and retain qualified candidates to fill various job openings to include succession planning.
- Assists employees and management with questions related to Augusta, Georgia and Human Resources policy and procedures as it relates to employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and staff development. Works with the assigned department to gain in-depth knowledge of their business and business objectives.
- Collaborates with the Benefits Manager to ensure proper enrollment, renewal, and delivery of benefits and timely distribution of benefit information to the employees of the assigned department.
- Coordinates with department leadership to generate and submit compensation actions, ensuring internal equity and compliance with the Augusta, Georgia Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Provides guidance to managers on generating RPAs and creating job descriptions in compliance with all local state, and federal laws.