Human Resources Business Partner - Business Services

Advanced level in Human Resource administration under general direction of the Human Resources Manager, assistant, or associate director requiring extensive knowledge of human resource management, labor relations (e.g., collective bargaining, civil service rules) and employee investigations (e.g., state of Ohio and federal employment laws) in order to lead HR Specialist, HR Operations Analyst, and / or Compensation Compliance Coordinator responsibilities. Partners with both HR Manager and department leadership to identify HR solutions to complex business problems, using a high level of discretion to develop, advocate and execute HR action plans. In the absence of HR Manager makes decisions and attends meetings to maintain the continuity of HR services as appropriate. Serves as SME and supervisor to HR Staff as assigned.

HR BUSINESS PARTNER (Department Level)

In collaboration with HR Manager recommends organizational development strategies to department / division leadership including quality improvement, performance enhancement approaches, and problem solving by analyzing departmental trends and performance outcomes; gains understanding of the business and service objectives for each department unit; participate directly in development of tools, techniques and methodologies used to collect employee data in order to assess and evaluate trends which enablebetter decision making on policy, procedure or organizational practices; set program and activity priorities in accordance with Human Resource Manager, HR leadership and County leadership's philosophy and strategic plans; forecast short- and long-term labor contract needs.

HR BUSINESS PARTNER (Class / Comp)

Independently handles complex projects in contract administration and negotiations, classification / compensation plan development and maintenance, special projects, EEO / affirmative action and civil services rules and procedures (e.g., data to provide competitive salary analysis, advanced spreadsheet analysis and modeling, analyzes data and makes recommendations, investigates, researches and prepares fact finding and arbitration evidence, legal discovery preparation, affirmative action statistical analysis, communicates and meets with representatives of departments (e.g., directors, managers, supervisors), employee organizations, attorneys, employees and general public to provide advice or technical assistance on personnel matters, certifies layoffs, calculates retention points and prepares related correspondence in accordance with civil service rules and / or collective bargaining agreements, interprets civil service rules and regulations regarding recall / reemployment to personnel administration, ensures compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, advises management on EEO compliance, investigates and ensures impartial and timely processing of all EEO complaints, prepares Affine plan and regulatory EEO reports, prepares cost data and analysis, formulates wage structure recommendations, performs job evaluation analysis, conducts job analysis by reviewing submitted position description and / or on-site review, finalizes job audit decisions, develops and provides on-going maintenance of classifications, prepares and initiates changes to County Class Plan, represents county before State Personnel Board of Review, State Employment Relations Board, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other adjudicative body when designated regarding reclassification appeals, unfair labor practices, EEO charges, disciplinary appeals, contract disputes and other areas of personnel responsibility, assists in drafting / revising legislation, rules, policies, determines application of civil service laws, rules and procedures and collective bargaining agreements, acts as disciplinary grievance hearing officer when assigned, and / or performs liaison duties, serves on department executive / management committee and resolves most complex and controversial matters, supervises department auxiliary staff when assigned (e.g., lower level supervisors, clerical and administrative support).

HR : LABOR & EMPLOYEE RELATONS.

Lead a comprehensive employee relations program and assist in managing employee relations activities including labor relations, collective bargaining negotiations and administration, the disciplinary and grievance processes, policy creation or change recommendations, performance management, absence management practices and training / development of leadership staff for assigned department.

Actively communicates with Labor and Employee Relations Manager, Departmental Human Resources Managers and business partners of policy, procedure and employee / labor concerns as they arise; assess and respond to issues facing department employees with professionalism and urgency in order to maintain compliance of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) timelines, state and federal laws; utilizes well-informed and objective judgement as a leader for day-to-day guidance and interpretation of HR related policies, procedures, CBA and employment law to make complex determinations and recommendations to employees and management teams within the assigned department area.

Receives, investigates and resolves complaints (e.g., discrimination, harassment, violence in the workplace, and hostile work environment) by conducting thorough investigations to ascertain case facts by interviewing complainant(s), supervisors, managers, witnesses and other involved parties, and recommends course of action based on gathered information.

Advises managers, supervisors, and employees on employee relations issues and disciplinary / grievance processes to ensure compliance with the rules, policies and procedures; coordinates the grievance / disciplinary process by scheduling and conducting disciplinary and grievance hearings, recommending appropriate disciplinary action, and drafting letters of discipline and reports; Leads the resolution of disputes and develops solutions to problems between employees and supervisors / managers using a variety of resolution approaches; provides training to managers (e.g. grievance process and resolution, work rule development, disciplinary actions).

Represents county before State Personnel Board of Review, State Employment Relations Board, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other adjudicative body when designated regarding reclassification appeals, unfair labor practices, EEO charges, disciplinary appeals, contract disputes and other areas of personnel responsibility.

Prepares and / or assists in presentation of cases for arbitration, acts as liaison between agency and other governmental agencies, advises on labor relations matters and develops recommendations to be presented in contract negotiations with employee organizations. Serves on department executive / management committee and resolves most complex and controversial matters, supervises department auxiliary staff when assigned (e.g., lower-level supervisors, clerical and administrative support).

Presents training programs to departments (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Leave programs, grievance processing, disciplinary investigation, EEO, sexual harassment, drug free workplace, civil service laws / rules, county policies, contract administration and related personnel areas), performs special projects such as review and analysis of sick leave, staffing and classification structure, prepares reports, records and correspondence, assembles information relative to class plan studies and / or revision / creation of classification specifications and minimum qualifications, and / or other changes.

Attend and / or lead meetings (e.g., Labor Management Committee Meetings); responds to requests for information; conducts information gathering / policy research toprovide support in drafting and updating policies and procedures.

(Performs Related Duties as Required)

• OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Completion of undergraduate major program coursework in human resources, business administration or related field and three (3) years of progressive experience in human resources or public sector management position.

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