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Human Resources Specialist

Town of Wendell, Wendell, North Carolina, United States, 27591

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An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in researching, developing, and coordinating the Town’s human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance evaluation, and related programs; advises Town department managers and supervisors on standard human resource and employee relations policy and procedural issues. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director. Responsibilities

Provides support, assistance, and direction to employees and managers regarding standard employee issues, policy/procedure and other concerns relating to employees, employment and recruitment, benefits, compensation, workers’ compensation, and employee assistance programs. Supports the new hire benefit enrollment and the annual open enrollment, including organization-wide communications and benefit election processes; reviews benefits and HR policies with employees upon request; Assists with monitoring employee eligibility for benefits plans and coordinating benefit changes with benefits broker and benefit enrollment system. Coordinates with payroll and departments on employee hire, termination, benefit, and rate and classification changes. Monitors HR department budget; verifies benefit billing accuracy and processes a variety of departmental invoices for payment. Assists with risk management programs including reporting workers compensation, OSHA reporting; works with departments and employees on standard process questions. Assists in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the policies, procedures, and guidebooks. Assists with recruitment and hiring processes, training programs, and employee development as needed. Assists with coordination and implementation of the Wellness and Employee Appreciation programs, including preparation of the employee newsletter. Utilizes HR platforms for benefit enrollments, job postings, on-boarding, online learning, etc. Maintains HR files and records as required by law; prepares and maintains a variety of other files, records and reports. Responds to compensation and classification surveys and other requests, as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications

Knowledge of Human Resources practices, procedures, rules, and regulations. Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding personnel management. Knowledge of computer operations. Ability to present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to interpret, apply and implement existing and new policies, practices and procedures based on regulatory requirements and best human resources practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town officials, associates, benefit carriers, job applicants, and the general public. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, public administration, business, or related human service field, and some experience in human resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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