Human Resources Manager
Company: Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The Portsmouth
Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA) is seeking an energetic
and motivated candidate for the position of Human Resources
Manager. This position oversees all operations of the Human
Resources Department including new software implementation for the
H.R. Department, process improvement, compensation studies,
discipline, investigations, and policy development. This position
will have several challenges and opportunities to address,
including transitioning HR to an electronic document management
system, evaluating staffing needs within the departments to manage
the workload, and establishing a robust recruitment process to
staff critical vacancies throughout the Authority. Other priorities
include adopting succession plans to maintain continuity and
institutional knowledge as long-tenured employees retire;
revisiting remote work and flexible scheduling policies to improve
recruitment, retention, and engagement; and enhancing
management-level training and development offerings. This position
is assisted with a dedicated In-House General Counsel and Executive
Assistant to the Executive Director.EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative
Only)• Develop policies, procedures and process improvements;•
Manage employee relations, including but not limited to internal
investigations, disciplinary procedures, and assist in resolving
difficult and sensitive inquires within PRHA departments as
directed by the Executive Director;• Serve as primary contact for
plan vendors and third party administrators; and identify
potentially hazardous situation and recommends
preventative/corrective action;• Oversee contract renewals with
vendors and insurance underwriters for PRHA's health, prescription
drug, life, dental, vision, and occupational health providers;•
Coordinates oversight of human resources software implementation
and maintenance;• Oversee PRHA performance system and succession
planning;• Conduct full time employee recruitment and assist as
needed with part-time employee selection;• Serve as resource by
identifying trends, policies, legislation, or regulations that
impact PRHA;• Monitor H.R. metrics;• Oversee government reports and
notices in compliance with laws, rules and other regulations
related to the Human resources function;• Assist with internal
customer service and inquiries as it relates to PRHA personnel
policies, benefits, procedures for employees, retirees or job
applicants;• Assist with open enrollment and insurance and benefit
programs as needed;• Assist with salary and benefit surveys and
maintains compensation administration;• Conduct annual Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES:• Provides confidential administrative support;•
Process new hire set-up and onboarding of new employees;• Support
set-up and maintenance of Human Resources Information Systems
(HRIS)• Conducts research to support HR and create best practice
policies;• Provides back-up support for disability, Workers'
Compensation, and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave
programs.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:• The highest level of customer
service;• The ability to form partnerships with PRHA Departments•
Innovative ideas for HR projects and paperless systems;• A desire
to strategize HR functions in PRHA wide goals.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:• Sufficient manual dexterity to allow operation of a
variety of automated office machines, i.e. computer keyboard, copy
machine, printer, fax machine, telephone, typewriter, calculator,
etc.• Ability to move, carry and/or operate objects and materials
such as office supplies, files, reports, etc.• Ability to operate
an automobile, be insurable by an automobile insurance carrier and
possess, and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the
Commonwealth of Virginia throughout duration of
employment.QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) and at least
five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in local
government human resources management required, with preferred
concentration in human resources or business administration. •
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, Society for
Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP), or Senior Professional in
Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred• Working knowledge
of employment laws, regulations, and compliance standards as well
as familiarity with current human resources trends and practices
required.• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised
employees.• Experience in recruiting and staffing• Strong
organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills• Ability to
manage priories and workflow• Ability to work independently and as
a member of various teams and committees• Proven ability to handle
multiple projects and meet deadlines• Strong interpersonal skills•
Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence• Ability to
deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all
organizational levels• Good judgement with the ability to make
timely and sound decisions• Creative, flexible, and innovative team
player• Commitment to excellence and high standards• Excellent
written and verbal communication skills• Versatility, flexibility,
and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
with enthusiasm.• Ability to effectively communicate with people at
all levels and from various backgrounds• Must be able to speak
read, write, and understand primary languages used in the
workplace• Bilingual skills a plus
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