POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Sr. Advisor, Human Resources
Sr. Advisor, Human Resources
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
F
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing advanced complex support to the Executive Director, Human
Resources in developing and implementing procedures, initiatives, project support, and training to the HR
Department that will enhance delivery of HR services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Assist the Executive Director in developing, implementing, administering, and
evaluating the District's Human Resources policies and procedures; ensure
compliance with applicable laws and regulations; ensure best practices.
2.
Responsible for a wide range of HR generalist activities and initiatives; analyze
departmental operating procedures and play a key role in the HR team to
contribute to the day to day delivery and operational support of the department.
25%
3.
Responsible for undertaking special projects related to issues in human resources,
conduct surveys, analyze people related metrics, develop newsletter, and provide
assistance to managers, supervisors, staff, and faculty of the District in
understanding Human Resources policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
20%
4.
Develop, implement and coordinate training for HR department related to
recruitment, selection, hiring, employee benefits, workers compensation, risk
management, safety, compensation, pay systems, records, human resource
information systems, and performance management to enhance the delivery of HR
services.
15%
5.
Provide personnel management direction and guidance to staff including
orientation, performance appraisal, professional development, coaching and
counseling. Participate in setting performance goals and priorities that contribute
to departmental mission.
10%
6.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director Human Resources
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct or indirect supervision of staff assigned.
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years related experience in human resources.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: None specified.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, best practices, and trends in Human Resources;
Experience and ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local laws and regulations as
related to employment law;
Effective problem solving skills in a variety of circumstances;
Effective organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow through;
Excellent communication and presentation skills;
Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the institution; and
Knowledge of automated human resource information systems and operation of personal
computer.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, phone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database software; HRIS, integrated
administrative information system and network E-mail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to use hands to feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk;
sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must
frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating people
are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level within the
organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development, motivation, assessment, and
reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
Sr. Advisor, Human Resources
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment
factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities
that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the
specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed to perform job-related
tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Date
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