Human Resources Generalist - Libraries Division

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The Human Resources Generalist position at the Libraries Division reports to the Libraries' Human Resources Officer (HRO). The Libraries Division has 36 library locations and over 800 positions that includes staff that are covered by several unions (White Collar, Blue Collar, GSA Professional and GSA Supervisory). The HR section has a team of three Full Time Human Resources Generalists and three Administrative Specialist (1 of which is a Part Time 19). The jobholder will assist the HRO in providing HR support services to the Libraries Director's Office and the Division's Managers and employees. Responsibilities for the HR Generalist involve assisting with all HR functions including, but not limited to: recruitment, labor relations, performance management, compensation analysis, training, benefit and wellness program coordination, and departmental FMLA and Worker's Compensation administration.

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of professional level, technical and analytical human resources work. This is an exceptional growth opportunity for Human Resource professionals interested in broadening their experience as HR generalists. Selected candidate will participate in Broward County's HR training/orientation program and gain valuable hands-on supervised experience providing cross functional human resource services (Labor/Employee Relations, Staffing, and Classification/Compensation) to designated agency client(s). In addition to professional level experience in human resources, keys to your success are enthusiasm, excellent verbal and written business communication skills, the aptitude to foster business relationships with all levels of staff and management, the ability to juggle multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The HR Generalist works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Provides SUNsational customer service to external customers, as well as provide guidance to Libraries employees and managers/supervisors on, employee/labor relations and other human resources related matters, ensuring County policies/procedures are followed.

Provides assistance in employee counseling, disciplines, grievances, and labor contract negotiations. Assists supervisors with probation extensions and rejections, performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, Sick Leave Monitoring, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Worker's Compensation reporting, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related matters. Assists with labor/employee relations pre-disciplinary/disciplinary meetings, including effectively communicating recommendations both verbally and in writing.

Participates in investigations and fact finding meetings, recommends solutions and prepares response documents.

Assists with reclassification and salary adjustment reviews, and salary surveys.

Research policies, procedures, laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, compensation trends, best practices, and interview questions. Works on HR related projects as assigned.

Contributes to the development of recruitment plans to meet Libraries Division and HR section needs. Performs full-cycle recruitment activities - processing of requisitions, posting, and tracking job announcements, advertising, pre-screening and rating applicants, conducting selection interviews, and facilitating on-boarding activities.

Assists in providing training related to County/Agency Policies and other HR related areas.

Participates in job recruitment events and various outreach initiatives.

Performs related work as assigned.

This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, human resources or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires two (2) years of human resources generalist work specifically in the areas of staffing, compensation, employee/labor relations, organizational development and/or benefits depending on the area of assignment or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Preferences:

• Master's Degree or higher in a field related to area of assignment
• Current HRCI-SPHR, SHRM-SCP or IMPAHR SCP
• Current HRCI-PHR, SHRM-CP or IPMAHR-CP
• HR Certification from any accredited college
• 1+ years prior HRIS Experience
• 1+ years prior ATS Experience
• 2+ years exp. FMLA review analysis, response
• 1+ years prior Public Sector Employee/Labor Relations

General Description:
Advises and provides assistance in all functional areas of Human Resources.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Provides advisement and customer service to all internal/external clients including answering County policy and procedure questions, interpreting/administering union contracts, referrals, and assisting with strategic organizational planning for an assigned agency.

Researches policies, procedures, laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, compensation trends, best practices, and interview questions; announces and advertises vacancies; prescreens, rates and interviews applicants, assists with executive recruitments and on boarding, and reviews forms and paperwork.

Provides assistance in employee counseling, disciplines, grievances, and labor contract negotiations; assists supervisors with probation extensions and rejections, performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, sick leave monitoring and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); assists with labor/employee relations pre-discipline/discipline meetings.

Performs reclassification and salary adjustment reviews, participates in salary surveys, reviews new hire and other employment action paperwork; provides advisement of county policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements to employees and supervisors.

Advises and guides County employees/clients on employee/labor relations and other human resources related matters to ensure County policies/procedures are followed, to minimize liability, and to assist clients in taking the most appropriate/effective course of action possible; provides labor relations related training.

Works on special projects to ensure best practices and to accomplish Human Resources Goals, as assigned.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

Competencies

• Business Insight

• Tech Savvy

• Manages Complexity

• Decision Quality

• Plans and Aligns

• Ensures Accountability

• Communicates Effectively

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.