Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for providing support as a member of the Human Resources department, with emphasis in the areas of compensation, disciplinary matters, job analysis, recruitment employee professional development, policies and procedures, employee relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and other areas as required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Compensation

Verifies supervisor-requested pay raises are in line with budget.

Provides advice to supervisors and research where needed,

Ensures consistency in application and awarding.

Participates in compensation and other Human Resources analytic surveys.

Job Analysis

Creates and maintains job descriptions.

Ensures continuity between DBSquared system and job descriptions.

Ensures FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable employment law compliance.

Recruitment

Coordinates the employment process including applications, job postings, advertisements, interviews, supervisor support, pre-employment drug screening, and background checks.

Actively participates in professional, collegiate, and community job fairs throughout the year.

Contacts and coordinates outreach in local education facilities (high school, college, trade schools).

Promotes LRWRA (Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority) in the community, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with sister agencies, employer partners, and other community contacts specific to workforce development and recruitment efforts.

Employee Professional Development

Responsible for the promotion, coordination, and delivery of the LRWRA employe professional development programs including the LEAD@LRWRA, GROW@LRWRA, and New Leader Development Program, bi-monthly employee professional development trainings, and monthly supervisor trainings.

Policies & Procedures

Provides interpretation and clarification upon request.

Employee Relations

Maintains open-door policy to encourage effective communications for HR (Human Resource) guidance and/or assistance.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

• Actively incorporates a DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) lens to all HR responsibilities.
• Contributes to, promotes, and actively supports LRWRA’s One Water, One Little Rock efforts.

General

• Assists supervisor as directed.
• Completes weekly or monthly reports as required.
• Ensures filing and other recordkeeping requirements are maintained.
• Creates and maintains standard operating procedures (SOP) for all tasks within areas of responsibility.
• Performs other essential duties as assigned.
• Follows established work procedures and practices.
• Follows safety practices and guidelines.
• Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is good for the community and the utility.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED (minimal, regular, general, daily):

General

TOTAL POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in human resource management or related field, with a minimum of eight (8) years of HR Generalist experience.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in compensation analysis, job analysis, and recruiting.

Experience in the development and delivery of employee professional development programs.

Obtain and maintain Human Resources professional certification by an accredited organization (aPHR, PHR, SPHR, SPHR-CM, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) within eighteen (18) months of hire date. Required to maintain certification during employment.

Knowledge of current employment laws and applicability.

Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management.

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.

Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Ability to discreetly and/or diplomatically work with employees, supervisors, vendors, community partners, etc.

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting recruitment, compensation, job analysis, employment reporting including EEO (Equal Employment Opportunities), USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act), Title VII, HR/legal best practices for hiring, promotions, transfers, pay change.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Excellent communication and organization skills. Ability to report information accurately and in a timely manner.

Ability to document programs and procedures.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to attain and maintain a valid Arkansas driver’s license.

SAFETY SENSITIVE—NO

This position has been evaluated as to whether a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the employee, coworkers, or the public. If the designation is yes, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) of 2016 will govern working conditions. If not, the AMMA will not apply to the position.

UNIFORM REQUIRED—NO

This position has been evaluated as to the mandated wearing of a company uniform during working hours.