Human Resources Manager at Seminole County Tax Collector – Sanford, Florida

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for day to day operations of the Human Resources Department to ensure all HR functions run smoothly, to include employee recognition/engagement, recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, FRS/retirement, leave administration, and employee relations.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• In charge of Human Resources areas such as employee recognition/engagement, recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, FRS/retirement, leave administration, and employee relations.
• Processes payroll from start to finish.
• May serve as administrator of benefits to include overseeing annual benefits open enrollment to ensure deadlines are met.
• May prepare monthly reports on health, dental, vision, and life insurances, and coordinates payment to insurance carriers.
• Works with HR staff in the administration of FMLA and other leave policies.
• Conducts employee/labor relations tasks to include investigations, and disciplinary action recommendations.
• Investigates claims for decimation, harassment, and reports back to the Tax Collector.
• Implements and oversees mandated federal and state programs applicable to the Human Resources Department.
• Responds to day-to-day Human Resource-related questions and provides assistance and factual information while communicating policies, procedures, codes, and regulations to SCTC employees.
• Performs management studies and makes recommendations.
• May supervise subordinate employees.
• May assists with budget preparation.
• Supervises all HR Functions to ensure effectiveness.
• Monitors program’s effectiveness to evaluate needs for improvement.
• Provides statistical reports to the Tax Collector.
• Performs special projects as directed.
• Monitors use of employee programs and completes reports as necessary.
• Exercises good judgment.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, county and local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Knowledge of position classification and compensation systems.
• Knowledge of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policies
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of payroll administration.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, theories and metrics of recruiting.
• Knowledge of employment laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with Internet recruiting, including job boards, job postings and social networking.
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills to assess and resolve problems or issues by gathering and assessing information, taking advice and using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and/or laws.
• Knowledge of modern office practices.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and commercial arithmetic.
• May require knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Able to use modern office equipment including but not limited to; multiline phone, computers, and copy/fax machine.
• Able to interpret policies and consult with employees and management in answering questions and solving problems.
• Able to work with employees and management in solving various personnel related problems.
• Able to effectively use presentation software and other training tools and materials to create and deliver interesting and high-quality training programs.
• Able to perform dynamic presentation and public speaking skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under high stress levels with frequent interruptions and with tight and often changing deadlines.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to establish effective working relationships.
• Able to work under stressful conditions.
• Able to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend legal statutes and documents, professional and technical manuals and journals, reports, and financial statements. Ability to complete basic mathematical computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, ratios. Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously. Ability to write reports, letters, memos, and summaries. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify problems and resolve same. Ability to apply statutes and procedures to real situations.

Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Ability to talk, hear, see, and drive. Finger dexterity.

Environmental Demands: Inside work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Human Resources or related field, AND four (4) years of experience in Human Resources operations to include two (2) years of management experience. A comparable amount of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

The preferred candidate, having met the minimum requirements, will have management experience in Human Resources at a federal, state, and/or local government setting.

*Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.