Human Resources Advisor - Portage County

Do you possess strong Human Resources skills and a desire to work in a health care setting and support the great community that resides in Portage County?Portage Countyhas a part-time (20 hours per week) opportunity to work in our Health Care Center as anHumanResources Advisor!

Summary of Position

This position performs professional, administrative work in a variety of Human Resources functions. The primary responsibilities of the position include assisting the Portage County Health Care Center (HCC) with generalist human resources functions including but not limited to: recruitment and selection, performance management, benefits administration, human resources administration and training.

What are the job duties?

Recruitment & Selection

• Review requests for refill to ensure position is available and is the most efficient and effective refill of a position.
• Screen applicants for minimum qualifications and refer the most qualified candidates to HCC management staff.
• Schedule interviews, assist and participate in interviews with candidate and HCC management staff.
• Conduct reference checks and assist the HCC office staffto ensure completion of the Background Disclosure Form (BID) from interviewees and complete background checks.
• Provide HCC management staff with hiring recommendations.
• Work with HCC management staff, office staff, and human resources to ensure the completion of offer and rejection letters.
• Assists in scheduling pre-employment screenings. Conduct human resources orientation for new hires.
• Conduct exit interviews with staff resigning employment with the HCC.

Performance Management

• Assist managers with the performance evaluation program and send out reminders as necessary.
• Monitor, track, and assist with attendance policy management.
• Assist HCC management staff in personnel related investigations.
• Recommend appropriate discipline, update the Assistant Human Resources Director prior to issuance of discipline, and assist in issuance of discipline and employee coaching when necessary.

Benefit Administration

• Assists in communicating benefit information to HCC employees and answering any questions.
• Assists the human resources department in appropriate administration of applicable benefits for HCC employees.
• Assists the Assistant Human Resources Director in FMLA Administration.

Human Resources/Payroll Administrative Functions

• Assists in day-to-day administration of Human Resources Policies and procedures and personnel related department work rules and procedures. Makes recommendations for changes to any applicable policies and procedures.
• Assists HCC management staff in administration of Kronos Scheduler software.
• Maintains personnel records and payroll records in UKG (Kronos) software. Assists with system administration as needed.
• Reviews daily attendance exception reports and coordinates with HCC management on outstanding issues to be corrected in payroll.
• Coordinates review of payroll on a bi-weekly basis to ensure compliance with County payroll policies and rules. Facilitates corrections as needed.
• Participates in administrative staff and other meetings regarding personnel matters.
• Develops and maintains records and reports as required by the Human Resources department.
• Attends Human Resources Committee meetings and Health Care Center Committee meetings as required.
• With the approval of the Assistant Human Resources Director or designee, develops and revises Human Resources forms, systems, procedures, and methods of record keeping.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning personnel matters.

What are the minimum requirements?

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration or related field required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years work experience in the human resources field, within a long term care setting preferred.
• SHRM or HCRI certification a plus.
• Experience in hiring, benefit administration, discipline, and coaching strongly preferred.
• Experience with computers and office procedures required.
• Any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential function of the positions.

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package forpermanent employees working at least 20 hours/week, which includes the following;

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer