OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA GOVERNMENT ONLY
Under the direct supervision of a Human Resources Division Manager, performs at an advanced level in at least one central area of human resources, such as talent acquisition and onboarding, employee benefits, classification and compensation, or employee relations. Performs all activities related to the assigned area of expertise. The position may serve as the lead member of the team in the assigned division and a primary backup to the division manager in their absence.
Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards
- Monitors, verifies, and reconciles data and documentation with employees, departments, finance, vendors, and external agencies; implements quality control processes to eliminate errors; researches and recommends improvements to programs in human resources; prepares required reports to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. May assist with maintaining the human resources information system (HRIS) by creating or updating employee records and data tables, auditing the HRIS for accuracy, and ensuring data integrity across various integrated HRIS modules. May assist the with coordination and processing of case management including, but not limited to ADA, ADEA, Military Leave, Fitness-For-Duty.
- Based on the needs of the assigned division, under the direction of division manager may consult with new hires, employees, managers, supervisors, and/or retirees to explain procedures, personnel policies, and various human resources programs; maintains accurate records; may conduct open enrollments, job fairs, new employee orientation, or other internal or external events, such as required or deemed necessary for the success of the division. Process and assist in the recommendation for corrective action regarding disciplinary processes and procedures; may consult with legal counsel.
- Under the guidance/direction of the division manager, may advise departments in areas of Human Resources, to include benefits administration, compensation administration, talent management, or employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures, etc.; may be required complete salary surveys, to conduct research, administer surveys, perform analysis, investigate personnel complaints, and prepare written reports with documentation for assigned Human Resources programs or areas.
- Can perform in a lead capacity for two or more critical function areas within the assigned division under the direction of the division manager. Ensure division programs meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost-effective. Assigned tasks may involve consultation with third-party vendors and coordination with community partners for job fairs, medical, dental, and prescription program benefits, as well as related supplemental benefits. Assists in managing and overseeing requests for proposals (RFPs) for contracts related to services provided by the assigned division. Prepares special event and/or seasonal communications for the assigned division.
- Research, compile, and/or monitor administrative, statistical, or other data related to department operations; summarize the data; perform routine data analysis and prepare reports; research department files, records, and electronic databases; assist with collecting data, formulating results, and preparing reports and correspondence related to the findings.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.