POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Employee Relations
HOURS: Full-time, M-F
HIRING RANGE: $53,925- $67,406 /year (Grade 106)
SALARY RANGE: $53,925- $84,258 /year
LOCATION: Hastings Administration Center
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 5/23/2024

Incumbent of this position will perform employee relations administration services for Dakota County. Provide administration and record keeping for payroll, salary changes, staffing processing, merit compensation, etc. Incumbents provide support to HR management, Compensation Team, HR subject matter experts (SME) and HR Generalists.

Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

* Associate degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field
* Two years' experience in relevant human resources area of assigned responsibility
* Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BEYOND MINIMUM REQUIRED:
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field
* One or more years of human resource experience in area of assigned responsibility.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Compensation Administration

1. Monitor and maintain the County's HRIS HCM Position Control database/system.
2. Process weekly employee pay/merit increases and other salary actions.
3. Process weekly promotions, demotions, and status changes.
4. Monitor and process performance reviews in SuccessFactors.
5. Run HR reports and provide to applicable stakeholders as needed.
6. Process employment verifications and onboarding duties as a back-up when needed.
7. Work with county HR, IT, and Finance Stage on HRIS HCM module updates and testing.
8. Work closely with compensation team members on various administrative tasks; updating organizational charts, positions, compensation data etc.
9. Respond to employee and stakeholder questions regarding areas of responsibility.
10. Enter compensation, leave information, and other changes in HR/payroll system.
11. Ensure compliance with applicable HIPPA, state, federal, and County policy and procedures.
12. Provide accurate reporting for audit and compliance purposes when required. Adhere to confidentiality, sensitive information, protected information and high priority documents.
13. Other duties as assigned.

1. Ensure compliance with applicable HIPPA, state, federal, and County policy and procedures
2. Ability to interact daily with employees by addressing questions in various HR areas.
3. Effectively troubleshoot questions or problems with outside vendors, ER appropriate staff, supervisors, employee or employee family members if necessary.
4. Provide accurate reporting for audit and compliance purposes when required. Adhere to confidentiality, sensitive information, protected information and high priority documents
5. Provide back-up coverage for HR reception services.
6. Provide general administrative support as assigned.
7. Working knowledge of applicable Employee Relations plans and services with various vendors.
8. Accurately communicate plans and services to new and existing employees.
9. Provide employment verification.
10. Create, manage and maintain new hire education information
11. Attend trainings/meeting as needed to perform required job duties.
12. Other duties as assigned.
    

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in human resource administration.
* Demonstrated ability to work independent.
* Ability to discuss and understanding of all County benefit policies and practices.
* Comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs and other HR software systems.
* Clear knowledge and experience with human resource plans and services.
* Clear understanding of County policy, state and federal laws as well as knowledge of County structure and environment.
* Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, policies, procedures and requirements as applicable to the circumstance.
* Ability to demonstrate good judgment and work well with a wide range of individuals throughout the organization.
* Ability to maintain complex database systems including confidentiality of sensitive HR materials.
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively and work on a variety of tasks and projects at one-time.
* Ability to establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationships with County and department staff.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to deliver messages and communications professionally and positively.
* Ability to present a professional and positive image at all times.
* Ability to organize work tasks and use time effectively.

Work Environment
Work is primarily stationary; it is usually accomplished while incumbent is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. There is some travel to meetings and conferences away from the regular place of work. Items transported typically include light objects such as briefcases, notebooks, work papers, and data printouts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
• We extend an offer and conduct background checks