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Necessary Qualifications
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.
Human Resources Project Coordinator - Health Department
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resource Management, Management, Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university
• Experience performing tasks related to employee selection to include developing selection systems (e.g., structured interviews, work samples, etc.) screening applicants, and recruiting of potential applicants in accordance with established policies, procedures and local and federal laws and guidelines.
• Experience performing training in a one-on-one and/or group setting.
• Experience communicating with audiences of varied backgrounds (i.e., mayors, department heads, applicants, general public, etc.) through written and oral means (i.e, responding to letters/emails, speaking with department heads, attending meetings, etc.) in order to provide information regarding policies, procedures, and/or respond to inquiries, concerns and/or questions.
• Experience using software packages such as word, excel, outlook, or comparable software for the purpose of but not limited to correspondence, conducting research, creating reports and/or documentation, file management, record keeping, etc.
• Experience conducting and analyzing research using various sources of information (e.g., databases, internet, books) to be used to create reports, document outcomes, develop policies and procedures, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
• Possession of a PHR , SPHR or SHRM CP, SHRM SCP Certification
• Experience conducting needs analysis and course evaluation for newly implemented or established training programs and/or courses.
• Experience performing tasks related to Employee Relations (i.e., handling grievances, conducting employee investigations, etc.)
• Experience leading and coordinating human resources initiatives for compensation purposes, conducting market studies and analyses to drive compensation decisions.
• Experience developing and implementing human resource policies and procedures in compliance with guidelines and applicable laws regarding to human resource functions to a variety of audiences in a work and/or professional environment.
• Experience utilizing Human Resource Information System ( HRIS ) for the purpose of tracking applicant data, researching and verifying data, and application screening.
Examples of Duties
• Develops and executes recruiting strategies by establishing working relationships with organizations, developing goals, identifying resources for recruitment, researching market data and trends, and identifying career events to attend in order to search for qualified employment candidates and fill open positions.
• Maintains the standards and strategic plans of the organization/department through the development, review and update of policies and procedures, ensuring policy and procedure compliance, and communicating policy changes with the staff.
• Assists in the selection and development of department/organization employees by conducting various human resource and personnel duties, distributing and reviewing work products, providing feedback and training of staff, and assisting management in the evaluation of staff performance.
• Leads complex human resource projects (e.g. program development, implementation and evaluation) such as major studies and/or work improvement projects involving extensive research, implementation strategies, analysis and coordination with departments, jurisdictions and other organizations.
• Communicates information to a variety of individuals including internal and external employees, department heads, customers/clients, and appointing authorities regarding various programs and initiatives, plans, policies, and operating procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of adverse impact resulting from employment selection processes, including methods of analysis and resulting legal concerns.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for analyzing jobs for the purpose of selection, training, classification and compensation, and/or performance appraisal in accordance with legal and professional guidelines.
• Knowledge of human resources principles and procedures (e.g., personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and personnel information systems).
• Knowledge of laws governing employment (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ), Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), and Title VII Civil Rights Act).
• Knowledge of the systematic process for examining needs, determining goals, identifying performance gaps, and establishing priorities for action.
• Knowledge of personnel training practices
• Knowledge of modern recruiting practices and current issues within the field/area of recruiting (e.g., social networking, social media, internet search engines, etc.)
• Knowledge of research on various selection instruments, including the advantages and disadvantages of the types of selection measures.
• Knowledge of principles involved in the management of staff/personnel.
• Skill at operating a motor vehicle.
• The ability to attend to information presented verbally and actively ask questions to fill identified areas of missing or unclear information.
• The ability to review written material and identify errors with regard to spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• The ability to work in an environment that requires strict adherence to instructions, standards, and/or procedures.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing to a variety of audiences in a clear, concise, and organized manner, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Examination Process
Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be invited to participate in the examination process. Details of the examination process will be communicated to qualified applicants at a later date.
Examination Results
Applicants will be notified of their results by mail and/or email. Applicants’ final scores will determine their position on the hiring register, and the position (or rank) may be subject to change in the event that new names are added to the register due to subsequent administrations of the examination. Once established, the hiring register may be used to meet personnel staffing needs in any jurisdiction served by the Personnel Board of Jefferson County.
Special Accommodations
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when
completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at
205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date.
Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation
in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation
Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by
contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the
“Request for Accommodation” form through the following website: http://www.pbjcal.org/forms/AccommodationForm.pdf .
Fringe Benefits
Employee benefits differ among the municipalities, agencies, and jurisdictions that are part of the Merit System of Jefferson County and administer their own fringe benefits programs. You may ask about employee benefits at the time of interview. Following are representative benefits only:
0-12 years of service, 1 day per month
12-25 years of service, 1.5 days per month
25+ years of service, 2 days per month
Medical Examinations
A medical examination (which may include drug testing) may be required
prior to appointment to a regular position.
Appointment
Vacancies that occur in Merit System municipalities, agencies, and jurisdictions are filled from eligible registers in accordance with the Enabling Act of the State of Alabama. When vacancies occur, lists of eligible candidates from the appropriate registers are sent to the requesting hiring authorities. The responsibility for all hiring decisions resides with the municipalities, agencies, or jurisdictions in which the vacancies exist.
Character Investigation
Successful applicants may be subject to verification of credentials and qualifications and to background investigations, including, but not limited to, criminal histories.
Probationary Period
New employees must satisfactorily complete a one (1) year probationary period before permanent status is attained.
Salaries
All salaries stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Actual salaries offered must be within the established range, and are commensurate with experience, available budget, and jurisdictional/Board policy considerations.
