Transportation Human Resources Generalist 2 - Mineral County
Nature of Work
The Transportation Human Resources Generalist 2 will be assigned to the Human Resources Section in District Five Headquarters. Performs full-performance level professional human resources work at the district level within the Department of Transportation in one or more areas such as benefits, employment, employee relations, personnel records, or related human resources functions. Functions as the District Benefit Coordinator providing information to employees on health, life, and supplemental insurance benefits. Prepares transactions for enrollments, changes and terminations. Prepares employee transactions for leaves of absence , annual leave donation, tracks FMLA eligibility and usage. Reviews Workers' Compensation reports, tracks injuries. Work requires the use of acquired knowledge and analytical techniques in a variety of job assignments. Has working knowledge of and ability to interpret laws, rules, and policies related to human resources and applies this knowledge to a range of human resources issues. This position will also cross-train to learn and perform other District human resources functions. This position requires travel; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Performs related work as required. Preference may be given to candidates with strong communication skills and proficiency developing electronic spreadsheets and presentations.
Pay Grade: 14
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Reviews proposed human resources documents and transactions for conformity with budget amounts, Department of Transportation policies, and merit system rules and regulations
• Ensures timely processing of human resources transactions
• Prepares and reviews forms for human resources, payroll, and related areas
• Enters work hours and prepares for payroll processing
• Maintains accurate human resources records
• Prepares recruitment announcements and advertisements and provides guidance to supervisors and managers on the recruitment process
• Provides advice and counsel to employees, managers, and supervisors on benefits matters
• Conducts human resources related training
• Recommends changes to human resources procedures
• Gathers preliminary data for classification requests
• Prepares reports that can be used by managers and the Department of Transportation for the purposes of managing human resources
• Ensures that data and records are maintained in a manner which can be readily accessed and utilized
• In this level, specific rules, regulations, and procedures that typically involve a complete segment of an assignment or project of broader scope
• Ensures work is completed in compliance with relevant federal and state laws and department policies and procedures
• Personal contacts are with employees of the same agency, but outside the immediate organization
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and department policies and rules including the Department of Transportation rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of standardized operations, policies, and guidelines that are used to solve routine and repetitive issues
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, trends, and practices of human resource management
• Knowledge of project management techniques
• Knowledge of organizational structure and chain of command
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to independently carry out assignments sometimes of a complex and confidential nature
• Ability to interact with co-workers, public officials, agency employees, and the general public
• Ability to greet the public and work well with others
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Substitution: Experience in human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid paraprofessional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
- Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.
Promotional Only: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Human Resources Specialist Associate.
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