Human Resources Analyst II - Employee Relations

Human Resources Analyst II - Employee Relations

#1052

Augusta, Georgia, United States

General

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Human Resources Manager, performs at an advanced level in at least one major area of human resources, such as talent acquisition and onboarding, employee benefits administration, employee relations, and/or classification & compensation administration. Performs all activities related to the assigned area of expertise. The position serves as a primary point of contact for employees, managers, and external partners regarding human resources matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Monitor, verify, and reconcile data and documentation with employees, departments, finance, vendors and external agencies; implements quality control processes to eliminate errors; researche and recommend improvements to programs in human resources; prepare required reports to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. May assist with maintaining the human resources information system (HRIS) by creating or updating employee records or data tables;
  
  auditing the HRIS for accuracy; ensuring data integrity across various integrated HRIS modules.
• Consult with new hires, employees, managers, and/or retirees to explain procedures, personnel policies, and various human resources programs; maintains accurate records; may conduct open enrollments; may resolve eligibility and enrollment issues with carriers and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• May advise departments on various areas of Human Resources to include performance management, promotional procedures, salary offers, recruitment, employee benefits, discipline in accordance with HR policies and procedures, etc.; may counsel employees on grievances, conflict resolution, and mediation; and may be required to conduct research, administer surveys, perform analysis, and prepare written reports with documentation for assigned Human Resources programs or areas.
• May utilize the applicant tracking system to post job vacancies, track applicants, and coordinate interviews;
  May consult with employees and retirees to explain benefit programs, retirement programs, and/or wellness programs; may facilitate onboarding activities for new hires and transfers to include coordinating all pre‑employment screenings and processing I‑9 documentation.
• Research, compile, and/or monitor administrative, statistical or other data pertaining to department operations; summarize data; perform routine data analysis and prepare reports; conducts research of department files, records, and electronic databases;
  Assists with collecting data, formulating results, and preparing reports and correspondence related to findings.
• Conduct job analysis, evaluates position duties, and recommends appropriate job classifications; assists with maintaining job architecture ensuring consistency, internal equity, and compliance with FLSA and organizational standards.
• Support compensation administration by reviewing salary actions, analyzing market data, preparing pay recommendations, and ensuring alignment with established pay structures, policies, and budget parameters.

Experience processing and administering FMLA, death claims, vendor billing reconciliations.

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years or more of related experience.

OR

Associate’s degree and five (5) years or more of related experience.

OR

High School diploma and seven (7) years or more of related experience.

Preferred Experience:

• 1-3 years processing employee grievances, conducting investigations, developing performance improvement plans, handling Employee appeals, coordinating and/or designing employee appreciation events.
• Familiarity with software that supports the…