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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: PROVO, UT
Salary: $34.88 - $40.10 Hourly
Job Type: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

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Position requires completion of a Supplemental Questionnaire - Please go to our website at http://www.utahcountyonline.org *All applications received by November 28, 2012, will be screened by the Personnel Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Personnel Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled. Under general guidance and direction of the Personnel Director, performs managerial and professional administrative work. Assists the Personnel Director in managing and overseeing all duties and functions of the Office of Personnel Management as mandated by state law and Utah County Personnel Rules and Regulations. DUTIES INCLUDE: Assists in supervising, developing, coordinating, and directing personnel activities including, but not limited to, recruiting, selection, training, compensation, benefits, payroll, employee relations, position classification, performance evaluation, workers compensation, and performance management functions. Supervises, plans, and coordinates the work of assigned personnel; oversees training and ensures work is completed accurately and efficiently; identifies, evaluates, and resolves personnel concerns; evaluates performance and conducts performance appraisals; makes staffing decisions related to the hiring and retention of assigned personnel and the administration of disciplinary action in accordance with County policy and procedure. Advises supervisors and department heads on the use of human resources and makes recommendations regarding personnel matters and consults with employees on personnel matters and grievances and investigates complaints and other matters as assigned. Assists in designing and administering a County pay plan that includes salaries, wages, incentives, bonuses, leave, insurance, retirement, and other benefits and in designing and administering the County classification plan and grade allocation system. Participates in negotiating contracts with various benefit providers; helps determine most effective benefit program; may supervise the administration of the plans. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS INCLUDE: Ability to demonstrate leadership and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities and to create and administer County policies and procedures. Knowledge of laws and best practices in multiple aspects of personnel administration, including compensation and benefits. Skill with various computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases and in creative and analytical problem solving. REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Requires a Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and six (6) years performing personnel management and administrative activities. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. Preference may be given to applicants with SPHR or IPMA certification and/or supervisory experience. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and additional background checks as required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Bachelors