Company Description
Licking County Human Resources
Job Description
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hour work week, Core Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Salary: $50,000 - $58,000 per year
Summary:
Responsible for assessing, developing, coordinating, and implementing training programs to enhance employee skills, leadership development, and compliance with organizational policies. This role also provides administrative support to the HR team, assists with employment processes, and maintains employee records.
Duties:
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Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
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Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.
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Identifies and assesses future and current training needs through job analysis, employee feedback, and consultation with Department Heads and Supervisors.
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Coordinates and facilitates leadership training and employee development programs.
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Works with the HR Director to implement and improve training initiatives to align with county goals.
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Keeps up to date on training trends and best practices to enhance program effectiveness.
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Reserves and sets up training rooms and necessary equipment.
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Designs, prepares, and distributes training materials, including manuals, presentations, and job aids.
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Reviews and establishes prior service time for credit as needed.
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Tracks and monitors training, required certifications, and probationary periods.
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Assists HR Director and Talent Coordinator with updating job descriptions.
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Assists HR Director in maintaining County classification plan (tables of organization, etc)
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Ensures compliance with employment postings and bulletin boards.
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Processes unemployment claims and refers exceptions for review.
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Maintains employee-related databases, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting in the Sage software program. Completes “Certificate of Appointment” forms for all new hires, promotions and pay adjustments and routes for signatures and submissions.
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Assists Director in creating and implementing policies and procedures for all county employees.
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Responsible for the maintenance, accuracy, and security of personnel files, ensuring compliance with record-keeping policies and confidentiality requirements.
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Acts as a backup for recruitment functions, including resume/application screening, background checks, pre-employment testing, and onboarding.
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Audits I-9 forms for terminated employees
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Supports quarterly new hire orientation, sends reminders, and ensures proper setup of employee access (e.g., fobs, computer).
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Assists in development and implementation of promotional material for recruitment efforts.
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Assists in coordination and scheduling of department head “campfire sessions” with Directors.
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Manages the Skillsoft program, including assigning, tracking, and reporting employee training to ensure compliance with organizational training requirements and development goals.
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Participates in the Employee Activities Committee (EAC), contributing to planning and executing events to enhance employee engagement and morale.
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Assists Director with investigating and responding to workplace grievances as needed.
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Assist in the preparation process in Labor Contract negotiations. May attend labor contract negotiations if necessary.
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Assists Benefits Manager with coordinating Health Insurance Fairs and other events.
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Reviews performance evaluations to identify training and development needs. Assigns training as necessary.
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Assists with special HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
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Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.
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Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and two (2) to four (4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Self-driven. Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of HR policies and compliance. Experience with recruiting and onboarding and instructional design and facilitation.
Additional Information
Application Procedures: Submit completed application, resume and cover letter to the Licking County Human Resources Department, 20 South Second Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055. Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily or printed from the web site at www.lickingcounty.gov. Applications can also be faxed to 740-670-5138.
Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen
Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
