Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Associate III (Business Services) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4709978) Apply  Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Associate III (Business Services) Salary See Position Description Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 24-02790 Department Department of Human Resources Opening Date 10/30/2024 Closing Date 11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Job Description This position will collaborate with teammates to ensure the County, as well as the team's assigned departments, are supported in the following HR functions: compensation, performance management, training, employee relations, leave administration, basic employment law, compliance, hiring, and onboarding. The incumbent must be proficient in organization, time management, prioritization, communication, attention to detail, collaboration, problem-solving, and flexibility. Essential Duties + Providing coaching and feedback to managers and employees + Providing policy interpretation and administration + Preparing and analyzing salary requests for equity and adherence to policy + Receiving and investigating formal complaints and writing reports + Reviewing disciplinary action documentation + Reviewing and auditing scheduled reports + Processing large amounts of deadline-driven employment actions (hire, promotion, demotion, etc.) + Administering hiring and onboarding processes to include creating job postings, screening applications, extending job offers, gathering documentation, and entering new hire information + Responding to unemployment claims and representing the employer in hearings + Organizing public safety departmental promotional testing + Reviewing FMLA requests + Administering quarterly random CDL and safety sensitive drug and alcohol testing + Responding to inquiries via walk-ins, email, telephone, and call center + Facilitating seasonal hiring processes for part-time or per diem employees + Participating in hiring events (some of which may be after hours or weekends) Public Speaking Duties + Leading and facilitating supervisory training sessions on broad HR topics + Speaking during internal and external meetings Other Job Requirements/Information + This job requires fingerprinting. + This job may require occasional work after-hours and weekends. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST The grade for this position is C41(1). Salary range of $58,649 to $68,180. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Minimum Qualifications + Associate's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a closely related field AND + Four years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the stated specialty areas: compensation, performance management, training, employee relations, leave administration, basic employment law, compliance, hiring, onboarding; OR + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. + Valid driver's license HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE III The grade for this position is C42(1). Salary range of $63,780 to $74,145. Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a closely related field AND + Three years of specialized HR experience or one year of general human resources experience; OR + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. + Valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications + Five years of progressively responsible, well-rounded human resources experience, to include, compensation, performance management, training, employee relations, leave administration, basic employment law, compliance, hiring, and onboarding. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click one of the links below: Human Resources Specialist (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/811531) Human Resources Associate III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/18730) Note: The class specifications listed on the website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/hr) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Have you completed a degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a closely related field? + Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study + Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study + Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study + Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study 02 How many years of progressively responsible human resources experience in one or more of the stated specialty areas: compensation, performance management, training, employee relations, leave administration, basic employment law, compliance, hiring, onboarding do you have working directly within a Human Resources Department? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 03 Describe your progressively responsible, human resources experience in one or more of the stated specialty areas: compensation, performance management, training, employee relations, leave administration, basic employment law, compliance, hiring, onboarding. If none, type N/A. 04 How many years of experience do you have providing performance management coaching to managers? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 05 Describe your experience providing performance management coaching to managers. If none, type N/A. 06 How many years of compliance experience do you have to include providing policy interpretation and administration? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 07 Describe your experience providing policy interpretation and administration. If none, type N/A. 08 How many years of experience do you have administering and processing hiring, onboarding, and employment actions? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 09 Describe your experience administering and processing hiring, onboarding, and employment actions. If none, type N/A. 10 How many years of unlawful harassment, investigations, and reasonable accommodations (medical or religious) experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year or less than 2 years + 2 years or less than 3 years + 3 years or less than 4 years + 4 years or less than 5 years + 5 years or less than 6 years + 6 years or less than 7 years + 7 years or less than 8 years + 8 years or less than 9 years + 9 years or less than 10 years + 10 or more years 11 Describe your unlawful harassment, investigations, and reasonable accommodations (medical or religious) experience. If none, type N/A. 12 Do you have experience preparing salary analyses and recommending equitable salaries? + Yes + No 13 Describe your experience preparing salary analyses and recommending equitable salaries. If none, type N/A. 14 Do you have experience facilitating and teaching classes of 20 – 40 employees on various HR topics, both in-person and virtual environments? + Yes + No 15 Describe your experience facilitating and teaching classes of 20 – 40 employees on various HR topics in both in-person and virtual environments. If none, type N/A. 16 Do you have experience managing leave, to include FMLA, military, maternity, etc.? + Yes + No 17 Describe the types of leave that you have managed and your level of oversight. If none, type N/A. 18 If you have been employed directly within an HR department, approximately how many employees (full- and part-time) did the HR department support? + N/A. I do not have experience working directly within an HR department. + Fewer than 500 + 500 - 1,000 + 1,001 - 2,000 + 2,001 - 5,000 + More than 5,000 19 How would you describe your Microsoft Excel experience? + No experience + Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced 20 How would you describe your Microsoft Word experience? + No experience + Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced 21 How would you describe your Microsoft Outlook experience? + No experience + Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com