Development Administrator

Responsible for providing professional level expertise and performing a variety of complex professional level duties in the Human Resources Department pertaining to employee relations, County-wide training and development programs, and other human resources projects or employee development related initiatives.

Assists the Director with employee relations matters across the organization to include counseling and advisory needs, disciplinary actions, grievances and the grievance procedure, administrative investigations, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges. Addresses employee concerns and questions, ensuring adherence to policy, and works to resolve disputes. Conducts internal investigations as needed and provides assistance and guidance to department management staff on various personnel issues.

Supports the Director in advising County Administration, department heads, supervisors, employees, and staff on policies and procedures with emphasis on promoting inclusivity and civility in the workplace. Reviews and updates County policies throughout the year and on an annual basis for approval to ensure legal compliance and best practice for the County. Researches and stays knowledgeable of applicable laws as amended to ensure ethical and equitable administration of and compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Interprets existing or writing new personnel policies and procedures; assists employees and management with the interpretation of County policies and procedures as needed.

Assists the Director in ensuring organizational compliance with legal requirements, to include the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), TITLE VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, US Department of Transportation (DOT), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Assists the Director with managing and administering the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and may serve on the County’s ADA Committee as the Director’s designee.

Coordinates and administers the County’s training and development programs for employees and supervisors. Effectively develops and conducts trainings for a variety of topics based on needs to all levels within the County. Maintains and manages all training data to include presentations, scheduling information, and session and venue information. Coordinates with the Deputy Director to develop and manage the training budget. Directs training operations to include facilities, schedules, contract administration, equipment, and training aids.

Assists other staff in course preparation and delivery, as needed. Prepares training reports or data as requested or deemed necessary.

May be responsible for leading staff in employee development functional areas, as assigned.

Serves as primary administrator for the County’s Learning Management System.

Represents the County on related boards and/or committees, and participates in meetings or conferences as applicable.

Prepares reports, correspondence and/or presentations as needed, and assists staff in administrative duties as needed.

Develops goals and objectives for the organization; researches trends and methodologies in the human resources field, and makes recommendations for changes or new programs to management.

Remains abreast of current trends in the field of Human Resources.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of directly related…