at New Castle County Government in New Castle, Delaware, United States
Job Description
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public human resources administration including employee engagement, training strategies and principles, the areas of staffing, recruitment and testing, classification, compensation, employee training and development, payroll and HRIS administration, employee and labor relations, and benefits and pension administration including legal policies and regulations relating to the above areas; good knowledge of the New Castle County Code pertaining to human resources administration; good knowledge of the principles of governmental organization and administration; good knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques; some knowledge of basic statistical principles; ability to comprehend, interpret and apply a wide variety of regulations, policies and procedures and to perform a wide variety of interrelated functions; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with general managers, government officials, union officials, agencies, organizations, employees, job applicants and the general public and to promote an attitude of dedication to excellent customer service; ability to make effective presentations before groups; demonstrated ability to utilize current spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software; ability to draw valid conclusions; tact and courtesy; thoroughness and dependability
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least three (3) years experience in performing general human resources functions defined as staffing, recruitment and testing, classification, compensation, employee training and development, payroll and HRIS administration, employee and labor relations, and/or benefits and pension administration, at least one (1) year of which must have been at the professional level in performing general human resources functions defined to include the ability to make effective presentations before groups, assist with recruitment and testing, training and development, and human resources information systems (such as: PeopleSoft and/or WorkDay) and possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, public administration, business administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to pass a Class III County physical examination and background check.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certificate issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute as recognized by the Society for Human Resources Management or possession of formal certification in training/facilitation.
