Human Resources Specialist - Operations

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Human Resources Specialist - Operations

SALARY:

$66,559.45 - $86,089.08

DEPARTMENT:

Human Resources and Labor Relations

Opening Date:

10/20/2026

Closing Date:

11/03/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources policy

Employment Relationship: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, assists with the full life cycle of Human Resources operations, employee onboarding, wage administration, payroll coordination, offboarding and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) optimization.  Assists with compliance activities including Affordable Care Act (ACA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), labor laws and record retention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Operations Administrator with managing and maintaining information systems, including Workday and Precision, to support employment, benefit and retirement processes. 

Assists in the administration of wage, benefit and business process changes within Workday and Precision HRIS systems

Assists with the design, configuration, testing, implementation and maintenance of payroll earnings and deductions, allowances and other special pays, retirement and/or benefits in Workday.

Assists with periodic HRIS system enhancements, testing and security role reviews.

Serves as first-tier support for employee and timekeeper inquiries regarding Workday Self-Service, time-tracking, absences and general navigation.

Supports the day-to-day activities of operations program area.

Prepares and completes both standard and custom reports requests. 

Collaborates with Information Technology and Finance to troubleshoot issues and ensure record accuracy.

Manages projects related to compliance (EEOC, ACA, ESTA, labor laws and record retention).

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Management or related field
•  Three (3) years of human resources or HRIS data management experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Management or related field.
• Previous experience in Workday Core Human Capital Management, time tracking, absences and/or business processes

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel 

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Various computer systems, including HRIS systems, Workday, Precision, Onbase, and Microsoft OfficeDatabase applications and report writing, data mining and collection for operational review
• Payroll processing procedures
• Public sector benefit and retirement programs
• Human Resources policies, procedures and best practicesHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other laws or County policies for maintaining record confidentiality

 Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work for program staff and activities
• Attention to detail
• Exercising independent judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and making recommendations
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing somewhat complex mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ratiosConflict resolution
• Preparing and presenting technical written and verbal reports in a clear and logical manner
• Data analysisOrganization and time management

Ability to:

• Understand and apply collective bargaining agreement language to job related situations
• Analyze data and make appropriate recommendations
• Make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and established policies and procedures
• Speak and present information to audiences in a clear, concise manner
• Perform moderate to high level administrative related duties with a high degree of accuracy
• Understand and carry out oral and written direction
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

 WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

 Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S 

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S 

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= frequently/Continuously

 Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: O

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.