Human Resources Analyst

Location: Mt Clemens

* Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.  We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.  We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.  Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

* Job Description:

Primary function of the job is to provide highly confidential and accurate consultation and guidance in the administration of policies and activities related to a wide variety of both routine and complex human resources initiatives and programs, including recruiting, benefits, training, labor relations, and compensation. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives.
Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
This position may require travel by the employee in the employee’s own vehicle.
** PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** *(may include but are not limited to the following)
** Gathers information, prepares and analyzes complex statistical reports for diverse Human Resources functions, projecting impact on employees, departments and the County.
* Processes and anticipates effects of classification requests, labor negotiation issues, policy amendments and other professional level functions.
* Conducts Human Resources-related functions such as training and knowledge assessment, classification and compensation, benefit administration, recruitment and selection, employee relations, and risk management.
* Provides advice, counsel and assistance to management, department heads, supervisors, and employees on highly sensitive and complex issues.
* Interprets rules for employees and supervisor concerning salary, benefits, status changes, leaves, pension budget impact, staffing allocations, and other Human Resources functions.
* Administers benefit programs, which includes: preparing and disseminating benefit communication materials for employees, determining benefit eligibility, enrolling and terminating coverage, monitoring the cost of benefits, processing benefit payments, reviewing plan documents, preparing benefit resolutions, administering COBRA, and performing other related activities.
* Assists with annual budgeting process by preparing personnel costs associated with wages and benefits for presentation to the County Administrator and/or Board of Commissioners.
* Provides confidential analytic support for collective bargaining efforts, which include: conducting research, calculating cost estimates for union proposals, drafting responses to union correspondence, and other activities in preparation for negotiating sessions.
* Enters, verifies, and reconciles complex information and data. Develops and maintains complex spreadsheets, databases, or reports in support of Human Resources activities.
** EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE** *(minimum requirements)
** Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, personnel management, labor relations, or related field.
* Five years progressively responsible experience in Human Resources field.
* Professional certification and two years additional Human Resources professional level experience.  (May substitute for each year of the degree requirement for up to two years.)
** CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES***(minimum requirements)
** Requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.
** CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** *(minimum requirements - legal or contractual pre- employment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)
* A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Appointment to…