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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Office of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager – Prison, guides and manages the overall provisions of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the Prison.
This position ensures that Human Resources programs support the short-term and long-term goals of the Board of Commissioners and the Prison Board.
This is a professional position with work of considerable difficulty overseeing and managing all Human Resources related functions for 250 – 290 employees.
This position also trains employees (Correctional Officers, Exempt and Non-Exempt employees) in Human Resources-related subject matters.
The prison is a 24 hour/7 day per week operation and this position must, on occasion, work hours and/or days other than those noted in the typical work schedule.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports directly to the Field Human Resources Manager.
This position serves as a coach and mentor for supervisory and other staff positions at the prison.
They supervise one Office Support III position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Partner with the prison leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s Human Resources and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future needs.
Provide support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodation, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and suspensions and terminations.
Plan, direct, administer, and oversee Human Resources functions at Lancaster County Prison to include, but not limited to resource management, onboarding, organizational management, performance evaluations, employee relations, labor relations, employee development and policy/procedure administration.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and county policy.
Manage recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes to ensure compliance with applicable policies.
Investigate employee issues and conflicts, document and provide recommendations for appropriate action.
Develop training programs/plans and deliver training on Human Resources subject matters.
Conduct research, analyze, and compile statistical data related to prison staffing.
Develop, review, and revise Human Resources internal policies as related to Title 37.
Provide advice and counsel to prison leadership, staff, and the bargaining unit.
Oversee the Prison Leave management program, specifically focused on FMLA management.
Administer all Leaves of Absences including FMLA, Short Term Disability and Worker's Compensation.
Act as a liaison and resource for employee benefits in coordination with the County’s Benefit Manager.
OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES
Conduct onboarding and exit interviews.
Coordinate and attend job fairs.
Travel as necessary to other County offices and seminars.
Work directly with all levels of management, internal and external.
Activities are performed in a professional secure prison environment.
Ensure compliance with County, State and Federal employment laws to include Title 37, PA Code, Chapter 95.
Attend seminars, conferences etc., as directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Labor relations and grievance management experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of Human Resources management as a Human Resources Generalist
Knowledge of Labor Relations and grievance management preferred
Ability to maintain department/employee/prison confidentiality.
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local employment, Labor and leave laws.
Ability to make sound judgements based on facts and data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively deal with prison leadership, staff, correctional officers, the Office of Human Resources, other departments, and if required, the inmate population.
Ability to handle sensitive information and situations in an appropriate and timely manner.
Proficiency with various computer applications including HRIS, Microsoft Office, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily sedentary in nature; ability to navigate throughout the Prison including inmate blocks.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time intermittently to provide training or circulate around the Prison.
Sit for long periods of time in an office setting.
Activities performed in a professional secure prison environment.
Ability to navigate to other County of Lancaster office locations other than the Prison.
The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.
Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.