Description:
CLASS SUMMARY:
Incumbents are responsible for performing paraprofessional level administrative and technical activities in support of human resources functions including, but not limited to: benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee/labor relations, training and development, performance management, and recruitment and selection.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Senior Human Resources Specialist is the second level in a seven level human resources series. The Senior Human Resources Specialist is distinguished from the Human Resources Specialist by its lead level responsibilities and journey level paraprofessional activities. The Senior Human Resources Specialist is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I, which performs professional level administrative, technical, and analytical activities in support of one or more human resources functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)
- Assists in the coordination and administration of various human resources programs within assigned area of responsibility by performing duties which may include: responding to personnel inquiries; managing databases of personnel data; researching and/or compiling data for reports; providing recommendations for program improvement; and other related activities.
- Provides information and general assistance to employees and the public regarding human resources policies and procedures; answers questions and provides information regarding personnel actions, employee records, benefits, and other related matters; works to resolve complaints efficiently and timely.
- Compiles data and prepares routine statistical and narrative reports related to operational activities in assigned area of responsibility for management review.
- Distributes, collects, and audits performance evaluation forms and enters data into Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- Assists employees in identifying and comparing benefit options; informs new employees of applicable policies and procedures regarding human resource and payroll reporting requirements.
- Ensures changes to new hires, open enrollment, retirement, insurances, and other changes to benefit plans are put into effect and reported accurately.
- Assists in classification and compensation studies by compiling survey data and results.
- Maintains and updates list of classification titles, salary schedules, and salary roll-ups in HRIS.
- Generates and distributes position control reports.
- Reviews resumes to determine if applicants meet standards for employment and notifies applicants of decision; answers questions and advises applicants on the status of their resumes, specific employment requirements, examination processes, and reasons for disqualification.
- Participates in new hire orientation.
- May train temporary staff on work procedures and processes.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.