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HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Kenosha County is seeking a Human Resources Professional to serve as a Business Partner. As part of a team of HR professionals, this HR Business Partner role will support specific division leadership teams and employees in the following functional areas: recruitment and retention, policy implementation, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, risk management, and employment law compliance. Employee benefits administration is highly desirable.
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2022 Hiring Range: $63,049 - $75,344
Position Summary and Job Duties
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Oversee consistent application of and assist in the development and implementation of County-wide and departmental policies and procedures in assigned workgroups.
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Work with departmental hiring teams to manage new hire recruitments and lead onboarding for assigned workgroups.
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Engage in employee relations matters, coach managers, and be a proactive partner with leadership regarding performance management.
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Assist managers with carrying out disciplinary action, up to and including terminations, in consultation with the HR management team.
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Process employee claims for A&S program, FML, Worker’s Compensation and other leaves for assigned workgroup in conjunction with payroll.
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Conduct workplace injury investigations and coordinate return to work plans as needed.
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Actively lead Safety Committee meetings, as applicable.
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Communicate elevated issues, concerns and deliver feedback to HR management team in a timely and professional manner.
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Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leadership, particularly with assigned divisions.
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Keep abreast of HR laws, best practices and industry trends; actively engage and contribute to the HR team; monitor culture within assigned divisions.
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Recruit at job fairs, career days, colleges/schools, and other public events.
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Develop and implement local recruitment campaigns, including sourcing resumes and applications, pre-screening, interviewing, testing, background checks, and job offers.
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Conduct/initiate exit interviews.
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Assist with compensation management as needed.
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Provide new hire benefit orientations to new employees and assist with benefit election process.
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Communicate and monitor processing of employee changes to payroll and the HR Specialist and HR Assistant.
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Alert HR leadership team and/or department head of safety issues and employee concerns as appropriate.
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Process unemployment claims and provide information related to employee unemployment insurance claims investigations and represent County at hearings.
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Assist with coordination and/or facilitation of established training, including OSHA, First Aid, Drug Free Workplace Program, Diversity and Inclusion, Employment Law and supervisory training.
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Serve as HR contact person for training of HRIS system with department users. Support implementation and configuration efforts, as needed.
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Field employee complaints; conduct employment investigations related to workplace policy violations and/or harassment/discrimination complaints.
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Provide information to defense with legal counsel on response to complaints filed against County involving employment related matters.
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Perform other work as required or assigned.
Success Factors
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Knowledge of Federal and State labor laws, and county policies and ordinances and all functional areas of Human Resources.
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Skills in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams.
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Competencies: time management, organization, conflict resolution, active listening, adaptability, prioritization, analysis, professionalism, confidentiality, discretion.
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Ability to conduct in-depth investigations, analyze findings, and recommend appropriate disciplinary action.
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Ability to support actions to a variety of audiences including legal complaints and employee grievances.
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Ability to learn new software applications.
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management or related field or a combination of applicable education and experience.
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Three years of HR generalist experience.
Preferred education, experience, certifications
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Public sector experience
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PHR Certified Professional, SHRM Certified Professional and/or IPMA-HR Certified Professional
Other Requirements
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Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
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Access to insured vehicle for work-related travel between various work locations.
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The ability to work in non-standard business hours, including evening meetings.
Benefits
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Health, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Employee Assistance Program
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Paid Time Off
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Twelve Paid Holidays – Eligible on first day of employment
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Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The position involves frequent light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, and up to 10 lbs. of force frequently and daily lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as laptop and work materials.
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Sitting for extended periods of time.
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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
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Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, and meetings.
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Local travel required for the purpose of meeting with employees and managers, and between multiple County offices.
Work Environment/Conditions
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The selected candidate for this position will frequently work in an office or similar indoor environment and occasionally work in an outdoor, clinical health care, community and/or shop environment.
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The selected candidate for this position will have occasional exposure to individuals who are rude, irate and may have known violent backgrounds.
Selection Process
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Application Review - Qualifying.
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Oral Interview - Qualifying.
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Background Check - Qualifying.
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Drug Screen - Qualifying.
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
To learn more about the Kenosha County Division of Human Resources, please visit:
https://www.kenoshacounty.org/102/Human-Resources
Applications must be submitted no later than June 30, 2022.
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is E7 (Min. $63,049 – Max. $87,639).
This position is located in Kenosha County which is located along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
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