SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST - 40011177

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**THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION**

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this job is to provide employee relations consultation, direction and services to County divisions/departments.

This job works under general supervision, independently completing time sensitive employee relations related tasks.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Assists and advises department directors, supervisors, managers on employee relations issues to mitigate risks.
• Serves as Project Lead for Performance Management System; develops design, flow, format, procedures, processes; coordinate training logistics and deployment; conducts countywide systems training; drafts employees communication.
• Conducts thorough review of all County employee performance appraisals; reviews for accuracy; advises managers/supervisors on how to address performance management; explains appraisal; and, updates performance management log daily.
• Conducts investigations on employee grievances/complaints of retaliation, discrimination, harassment; collects facts by conducting interviews; prepares report, present findings and recommendations to the Department Director and complainant; submit position statement to EEOC.
• Conducts county-wide training on policy update/changes; to departments as needed; discuss training needs and work to ensure appropriate training resources are available.
• Supports, coordinates, reviews Reduction-in-force (RIF or layoff) process with employees in collaboration with benefits, compensation, and payroll.
• Uses expertise to make and present recommendations.
• Attends disciplinary conferences to advise management and employees of their rights and obligation.
• Drafts correspondence on behalf of Department directors regarding disciplinary actions and maintain disciplinary files.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of philosophies, principles, practices of public human resource administration
• Knowledge of research, data analysis and report presentation technique
• Detailed knowledge of current Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to public employment
• General knowledge of information technology and computer-based applications to human resource functions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, employees and the general public
• Ability to analyze facts and present recommendations effectively in oral or written form

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management or related field supplemented by four (4) years of experience in public personnel administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.