Job Summary
Do you love people and problem solving? Do you love coaching managers? Are you self-motivated and like autonomy? Are you a constant learner? This exciting position provides professional-level human resources (HR) assistance in an independent manner. Such services include but are not limited to: labor relations, including grievance handling, negotiations, labor /management meetings, as well as recruitment and selection, succession planning, employee engagement, classification, and training.
The Sr. HR Rep is expected to build a strong relationship with our union partners and help lead the labor management committees in partnership with our management.
At Clark County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a SR. Human Resources representative, you will work with departments to create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the departments you support.
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, organizational behavior, psychology, public administration, or a similarly related field. Additional graduate-level coursework or a degree is desirable.
Experience: Four (4) to six (6) years of professional-level human resources experience as well as two (2) year labor relations experience. Experience spanning multiple HR disciplines and in a unionized and/or public sector environment is desirable.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge will be considered.
Knowledge of: contemporary principles and practices of human resource management including recruitment and selection, job classification, compensation, employee benefits and training. Federal and state employment, labor and wage and hour laws; principles and techniques of labor relations including contract negotiation, interpretation and administration and grievance handling. Laws and techniques governing EEO and affirmative action programs.
Ability to: understand and effectively apply the laws, theories principles and techniques of human resource management to organizational needs and situations guide and assist managers in preventing and resolving HR issues and concerns; develop and maintain successful working relationships with colleagues, management, labor representatives and employees. Prepare effective reports, correspondence and other written materials; utilize a range of personal computer resources and applications; verbally communicate effectively in a variety of settings, including sensitive 1:1 situations and formal classroom training.
Work Environment and Physical Demands :
Due to COVID-19, the HR department is primarily telecommuting until directed otherwise. The incumbent in this position will be expected periodically participate in in-person meetings (in compliance with Social Distancing safety standards) when remote is not applicable.
Essential tasks include use of the telephone and personal computer, writing, driving a personal vehicle, attending job fairs, conferences, meetings, and seminars.
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: M2.822 ($5,783.00 - $8,171.00) per month
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.