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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Onsite
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge will be considered.
Required Qualifications:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, psychology or organizational behavior, or a related field.
Two (2) to four (4) years of professional-level human resources experience with at least one (1) year of labor relations experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and HR best practices.
Experience working with unionized workforces and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Required for Senior placement:
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible HR experience.
Preferred:
Experience with classification and compensation studies.
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, highly desired.
Intermediate to Advanced Competency with Workday or other similar enterprise HRIS platforms.
Additional graduate-level coursework or a degree is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
Work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and integrity.
Enjoy competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Resumes and cover letters must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.
Depending upon qualifications, this position may be filled at a Senior Level.
KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Classification: Conducts classification studies in response to department or union requests or indications of need for review and revision. Interviews or observes incumbents and/or reviews written materials relevant to the study including position questionnaires. Determines proper allocation of positions to existing classifications or identifies the need for new classifications or revision. Prepares classification reports and assists departments in drafting staff reports which document and justify the recommendations for approval by the appropriate authorities.
Compensation: Assisting in ensuring that the County’s compensation program is competitive, cost-effective and equitable in relation to internal comparisons, external comparisons and contemporary compensation practices and techniques. Develops and conducts salary surveys to determine appropriate market-based compensation. Conducts job evaluations and analysis to resolve internal equity issues and assists in the development and administration of a wide variety of internal pay practices.
Recruitment and Selection: Assists and advises departments in recruitment and selection of employees. Develops or assists in the development of recruitment strategies and materials, selection instruments and techniques, qualifications sought, selection criteria, scoring techniques, participants in the process and frequently serves as a rating participant in some or all elements of the process.
Performance Management: Advises department managers in a variety of sensitive and legally complex employee relations and discipline issues. Areas of involvement include, but not limited to, employee performance, discrimination and EEO issues, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination claims and other areas requiring both knowledge of employment law and expertise in organizational behavior. Represents County in unemployment insurance hearings.
Training: Develops and presents (or assists in) a variety of training programs to management and employees in a range of human resource areas, including, but not limited to, performance management, equal opportunity, diversity, sexual harassment and others.
Policies and Practices: Provides interpretation and guidance to managers and employees on legal and policy matters. Processes and approves a variety of personnel actions, forms and reports. Analyzes legislation and regulations to determine effect on personnel programs and services; completes various government reports.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.
