Human Resources Specialist - New Fairfield, United States - Town of New Fairfield

Description

JobID: 580


Position Type:


Human Resources/Human Resources Specialist
Date Posted:

5/22/2024
Location:

Town Hall
Closing Date:
06/05/2024
VACANCY NOTICE

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
First Selectman


HOURS OF WORK:
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (16 hours per week)


GENERAL DUTIES:

• Prepares and posts all job descriptions and vacancies.
• Maintains all personnel files.
• Coordinate staff onboarding processes.
• Administer all employee benefit programs including enrollments/changes. Collaborate with insurance carrier to research and resolve claims issues, implement plan changes, and serve as a resource person for employee benefits programs.
• Administer and track all requests for leave.
• Manage worker's compensation processes.
• Participate in Town Safety Committee.
• Assist First Selectman in Town employee disciplinary matters.
• Provide a Town Personnel Report for Board of Selectman Meetings.
• Maintain seniority lists for all Town bargaining units.
• Aid Town employees regarding matters of policy and bargaining unit contract interpretation.
• Serve on Town negotiating team with First Selectman and Town Counsel.
• Manage the Random Drug Screening program for all Town DOT employees.
• Administer all staff exit/termination processes.
• Manage unemployment claims and attend unemployment hearings.
• Assist in preparing HR Services budget and create requisitions for payment of invoices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SALARY:
$36 - $40 per hour


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum four (4) years experience in Human Resources with specific experience in benefits administration.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma required.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff.

***Letter of Intent
Resume
Letters of Reference (3)

The Town of New Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

(Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.)

Date Posted:
May 22, 2024

Posting Closing Date:
June 5, 2024
JobID: 580


Position Type:


Human Resources/Human Resources Specialist
Date Posted:

5/22/2024
Location:

Town Hall
Closing Date:
06/05/2024
VACANCY NOTICE

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
First Selectman


HOURS OF WORK:
Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (16 hours per week)


GENERAL DUTIES:

• Prepares and posts all job descriptions and vacancies.
• Maintains all personnel files.
• Coordinate staff onboarding processes.
• Administer all employee benefit programs including enrollments/changes. Collaborate with insurance carrier to research and resolve claims issues, implement plan changes, and serve as a resource person for employee benefits programs.
• Administer and track all requests for leave.
• Manage worker's compensation processes.
• Participate in Town Safety Committee.
• Assist First Selectman in Town employee disciplinary matters.
• Provide a Town Personnel Report for Board of Selectman Meetings.
• Maintain seniority lists for all Town bargaining units.
• Aid Town employees regarding matters of policy and bargaining unit contract interpretation.
• Serve on Town negotiating team with First Selectman and Town Counsel.
• Manage the Random Drug Screening program for all Town DOT employees.
• Administer all staff exit/termination processes.
• Manage unemployment claims and attend unemployment hearings.
• Assist in preparing HR Services budget and create requisitions for payment of invoices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SALARY:
$36 - $40 per hour


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum four (4) years experience in Human Resources with specific experience in benefits administration.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma required.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff.

***Letter of Intent
Resume
Letters of Reference (3)
The Town of New Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender