Human Resources Coordinator

Provides strategic planning, coordination and human resources management for Swift County operations. 
Responsible for recruiting, selection, and hiring processes; manages employee benefit programs; and administers human resources functions for the County.

Essential Functions
A. Manages employee benefit programs including health, dental, life, disability, and vision insurance; VEBA, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Care Savings Plans; flexible spending accounts; deferred compensation plans; and pension plans.
A.1. Researches and proposes changes in policies, coverage, and insurance vendors.
A.2. Prepares and conducts enrollment meetings, educates employees, resolves employee issues regarding insurance coverage.
A.3. Processes severance benefits, insurance continuation (COBRA), and unemployment benefits for offboarding employees.
A.4. Performs all duties relating to insurance claims including life, disability, and workers compensation.
A.5. Processes and reports Family Medical Leave Act and other leaves of absence.
B. Manages and facilitates the recruiting, selection, and hiring processes in accordance with personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, Minnesota and Federal employment law.
B.1. Conducts orientation processes for onboarding employees; explains policies and procedures, answers questions, and creates and maintains documentation.
C. Collaborates in disciplinary processes, recruiting processes, and liaison activities between various departments, boards and commissions, community groups, vendors, other governmental agencies, and professional associations.
D. Develops, communicates, and monitors official plans, programs, and organizational/personnel policies and procedures to County staff and the general public.
E. Maintains the County’s compensation plans, proposes modifications, conducts salary and benefit surveys, and recommends wage levels.
E.1. Maintains and modifies the County’s pay equity program and prepares reports.
F. Assists the County Administrator and County Board in the development of organizational vision, goals, and objectives; measures progress and evaluates accomplishments within the defined performance measures.
F.1. Monitors and evaluates efforts to meet current and future needs, anticipates concerns, advises on progress made toward developing plans to address County issues, partners with senior management to address potential problems, and recommends solutions.
F.2. Leads and conducts process improvement events (LEAN).
G. Develops personnel budgets for all departments.
H. Assists with labor relations.
H.1. Participates in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration hearings.
H.2. Creates, analyzes, and uses confidential data to assist with collective bargaining.
H.3. Assists in labor disputes and grievances.
I. Responds to the public, elected officials, or others regarding a variety of policies, procedures and concerns.
Additional Functions
A. Attends trainings as needed.
B. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications
A. High School Diploma or equivalent; and
B. Associates/Technical degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or related field; and
C. One year experience in human resources or accounting, or
D. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of human resources administration in a public sector setting.
B. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and policies impacting public sector personnel management.
C. Knowledge of employee benefit plans, including relevant requirements and best practices.
D. Skill in wage, salary and classification plan administration.
E. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
F. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of human resources administration in a public sector setting.
B. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and policies impacting public sector personnel management.
C. Knowledge of employee benefit plans, including relevant requirements and best practices.
D. Skill in wage, salary and classification plan administration.
E. The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
F. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Employee Core Competencies
Quality of Work
A. Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
B. Demonstrates the ability to use resources productively, effectively, and efficiently.
C. Demonstrates the ability to think proactively, anticipates potential problems, and provides workable solutions and alternatives with a ‘can do’ approach.
D. Develops and maintains good working knowledge of job responsibilities and prescribed procedures, which facilitates the efficient performance of duties.
E. Takes initiative to utilize job knowledge to analyze situations, resolve problems, and reach decisions.
Quantity of Work
A. Exhibits good organizational and time management skills: plans and schedules completion of work accountabilities in order of priority, making the most effective use of time.
B. Self-motivated and works independently: demonstrates willingness to assume new and challenging assignments.
C. Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure, utilizing resources effectively.
Professional Conduct/Integrity
A. Demonstrates knowledge and actions consistent with the County’s values and the County’s code of ethics and conduct.
B. Demonstrates high moral principles and professional standards with others through truthfulness and sincerity; makes ethical decisions.
C. Shows respect for others’ ideas, perspectives, and styles.
D. Demonstrates appropriate business etiquette and social skills.
Customer Service
A. Provides information, options, and/or solutions to inquiries, concerns, and/or requests from the diverse public in a respectful manner.
B. Maintains the County’s reputation of providing a high-level of customer satisfaction.
Communication
A. Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain working relationships to produce results, and a work environment that builds rapport and trust.
B. Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers through spoken and written correspondence, including emails.
C. Maintains confidentiality.
D. Listens well; respects viewpoints different than own.
E. Contributes knowledge, experience, and feedback appropriately to others.
Safety
A. Maintains a safe work environment by complying with County safety policies and procedures, and attends necessary trainings.
B. Performs duties with consideration to minimize risk. Reports safety concerns to appropriate parties.
Accountability and Dependability
A. Adheres to all County policies and procedures.
B. Competently performs all required job duties.
C. Maintains an acceptable record of work attendance, and punctuality in accordance with County and Department requirements.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
A. Work is performed in the office. Headaches, eyestrain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury within the office.
B. This position is under moderate effort and stress.
C. Ability to move or lift up to 25 pounds.
D. This position frequently performs work under high attention to detail and deadlines.
Equipment Utilized
A. Office Equipment and computers.