Position Overview
This position operates under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Office Supervisor and the general supervision of the Human Resources Director. Its primary purpose is to initiate the pre-hiring process for sworn and full hiring process for civilian applicants. This includes creating requisition and postings through NEOGOV for job openings (both in-house and public), screening applications for eligibility, and collecting the necessary documentation to create an applicant's hiring file. Also, being involved in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Office.
Examples of Duties
NEOGOV-Initiates the Pre-hiring Process for Sworn and Full Hiring Process for Civilian Employees (35%)
- Creates appropriate requisitions and posting through NEOGOV for sworn and civilian vacancies. This includes reviewing requisition's details for accuracy and applying updates as needed.
- Develops a suitable Exam Plan for each requisition by establishing Evaluation Steps to ensure candidates accurately progress through each stage of the pre-hiring process.
- Oversees the evaluation steps for each requisition. Updates each applicant's status based on the results of their current step and sends email notifications to inform each candidate about their progress.
- Refers selected candidate to the Eligible List to pre-prepare for authorization to hire.
Applicant Management (35%)
Creates a pool of qualified candidates by using sound judgment and effective decision-making to screen all applications and assess if they meet the position requirements.Provides list of selected candidates to appropriate personnel for review and selection.Collects, verifies and analyzes all supporting documents.Sworn hiring only : A comprehensive review of the state-mandated Personal History Statement (F-3) is conducted to ensure its accuracy. This process includes an examination of various components, such as personal data, residence history, employment history, education history, criminal history, and credit history.Obtains consent, through signature authorization to conduct background investigations.Performs required Cumberland County Records Checks, Military Records Check and Verification of Expunction.Conducts reference screenings : past employment reference screening and personal reference screening.Submits authorization for drug screen through Concentra's online portal, reviews results and notifies HR staffCivilian pre-hiring process :Creates the interview scheduleCoordinates start date and conducts in-house orientation, to include submission of fingerprint cards, creation and distribution of ID cards, and duty assigned suppliesNotifies candidates of pre-hiring process status : prepares and send offer / decline emails as appropriateManages In-House Vacancies (15%)
Creates customized in-house job posting announcement memoranda specific to each section and classification. This includes verifying posting details, such as the section, salary, classification, qualifications, job duties, and application submission period.Collects interest letters and notifies the appropriate personnel.Provides Human Resources Office Support (15%)
Collects work records to submit to the Human Resources Division Supervisor for approval.Provides answers to office inquires through various forms of communication (email, postal mail, telephone, fax, etc.)Collects, verifies, enters, updates and maintains all personnel data in appropriate human resources systems : CAD, RMS, Access, Docuphase, and NEOGOV. This includes : address changes, emergency contact information, letters of interest, and personal data (name changes).Conducts the initial FMLA procedures. This involves : providing the request to staff, verifying its completeness, obtaining authorization from the Sheriff, and creating and distributing packets to the staff.Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited two-year college or technical school with a degree in business administration or the assigned area and two (2) years of experience in office administration or the assigned area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preferences :
Preferred qualification of experience in a local government Human Resources organization.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures.Considerable knowledge of office software and applications to the administrative environment.Considerable knowledge of supervisory practices and of the County's personnel policies and procedures.The ability to observe and train others.Considerable knowledge of a wide variety of administrative policies, procedures, and laws in support duties and tasks.Ability to provide leadership to other support or program staff.Ability to set work priorities and organize duties and tasks.Ability to gather and give information on departmental programs based on inquiries; ability to analyze processes, procedures, and policies and formulate recommendations; ability to communicate effectively.Ability to be tactful and courteous.Ability to formulate recommendations in precedent setting situations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.