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This professional Human Resources position directly contributes to a positive candidate and employee experience at Frederick County Government.. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.. For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

human resources analyst

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; full-benefits

This professional Human Resources position directly contributes to a positive candidate and employee experience at Frederick County Government.  This position is responsible for coordinating the County’s new hire onboarding processes and various other Human Resources processes surrounding employment qualifications and status changes. For example, this position coordinates and supports processes around background checks, fingerprinting, drug testing, and physical and psychological examinations.  In addition, this position coordinates and supports other processes related to the full cycle of employment. Direction will be provided by the Human Resources Administrator; supervision is received from the Division Director of Human Resources or designee.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan  Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.
For more information, visit our    benefits    page on the Frederick County Government    job opportunities webpage   .     Provide process support for departments with hiring steps, including processes unique to the department
Prepare offer letters, ensuring accuracy of pay rates, hiring steps, and other essential information
Coordinate post-offer steps for candidates, which may include various levels of background checks and investigations, drug tests, physical and psychological evaluations; analyze results, escalate complex issues as appropriate, and provide necessary notifications
Coordinate employee screening services to be conducted by various internal and outside sources; serve as a point of contact for inquiries and troubleshoot when problems arise
Serve as subject matter expert regarding the preboarding and onboarding portions of the County’s electronic Human Resources systems, including the NEOGOV system and the County’s HRIS system (Infor).  This includes -- in conjunction with HRIS staff, Information Technology (IIT) staff, and other internal and external partners --maintaining and updating system configurations (codes, eligibility, profiles, etc.), user creation, and system settings and modifications.  Monitor and work with partners to ensure effective systems integration.
Assign electronic tasks to candidates, new hires, and exiting employees; contribute to positive hiring and employment experiences by assisting candidates, employees, and managers through the timely completion of various pre-offer and post-offer electronic processes
Train supervisors and departmental HR Liaisons regarding preboarding and onboarding processes
Track, record, and maintain documentation of preboarding and onboarding program components and results
Prepare and analyze HR metrics reporting, information requests, and special reporting related to onboarding, offboarding, payroll, or other employee information
Help coordinate new hire orientation programs, including presentation of various HR policies at orientation
Perform HRIS data entry for status changes (transfers, terminations, etc.) and personnel file maintenance
Perform off-boarding processing, including entry of terminations in systems; evaluate eligibility for rehire in conjunction with HR staff
Assist HR Administrator with administration of the County’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs, including compliance with Department of Transportation requirements
Coordinate with divisions and the County’s contracted medical provider to order and process necessary medical examinations
Engage in continual review of employment processes, to monitor compliance with related policies and requirements, and to make recommendations for overall process improvements
Assist with developing and effectuating policies and procedures
Stay current on applicable laws, regulations and best practices related to area of responsibility
As needed, assist with special projects from concept to completion
Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Associate’s degree
Minimum 4 years work experience in an administrative position which includes duties in the areas of Human Resources
Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite
OR  Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 2 years work experience in administrative position which includes duties in the areas of Human Resources
Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite
NOTES:   A combination of related education and/or work experience may be considered towards the overall requirements of this position
At the discretion of HR, this position could be filled at the HR Analyst II ($60,024 salary) based on the directly related work experience of the applicant
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of Human Resources laws, policies, and procedures
Working knowledge of background check standards and physical requirement analysis, preferably in a government or highly regulated workplace
Knowledge of practices regarding employment records management and personnel transaction processing, preferably in a government workplace
Ability to use various HRIS software packages including end user mechanisms such as Employee and Manager Self-Service and reporting systems
Ability to effectively utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and data management systems and equipment
Ability to exercise sound judgment and objectivity in decisions affecting the candidate/employee experience, employment decisions, HRIS processes, complex County operations, and other critical operational areas
Ability to work with sensitive employment information and maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision and instruction
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other divisions and organizations, government officials and the public, including the ability to maintain professional demeanor while working with employees and/or the public in urgent and emotional situations
Ability to be highly attentive to detail to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy in employee records, employment decisions, reports and data analysis
Ability to apply principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging in addressing all aspects of employment issues and inquiries.
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including presentation skills
Strong analytical skills, including data analysis
Ability to effectively convey and train regarding processes and policies, using various modalities
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:   Degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience working in local government
NEOGOV and/or Infor software systems work experience
Experience with background testing, substance testing, and/or DOT regulations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITONS:   While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and perform repetitive motions; occasionally walk; and rarely stoop and reach
While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors

Available for varied working hours as needed, to accommodate meetings and special departmental needs
Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations as needed, to accommodate on-site department needs

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
An evaluation of training and experience
One or more interviews
A pre-employment background investigation through a public records search

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