HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST V

Dallas County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead a small staff in core HR functions, including recruiting, compensation, safety, employee relations, payroll, and attendance. The role emphasizes policy development, data analysis, and compliance with state and federal laws.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or HR and at least four years of progressive HR experience, along with strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Four (4) years of progressive HR experience equivalent to HR Analyst/Senior/Officer.
• Proficient with standard software applications and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or lead a small staff in HR functions across recruiting, compensation, safety, employee relations, payroll, and time/attendance.
• Assess programs, identify training needs, and develop policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, interpret laws and procedures, and assist staff and external partners.
• Research and compile complex data, prepare reports, recommendations, and documentation.
• Contribute to audits and plan/implement HR activities to meet goals and ensure compliance.
• Investigate and resolve complex HR issues for the assigned area.
• Review industry practices to improve program design and efficiency.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

Tools

Standard software applications

Job description

Responsibilities

1. 1. May supervise/lead a small staff in performance of complex hr functions for two or more core areas/programs related to recruiting and employment, compensation and benefits, workers compensation and safety, employee relations and staff development, payroll and time and attendance.
2. 2. Proactively assesses the program(s) and identifies the training needs of the departments for assigned areas and develops creative solutions, policies, procedures, processes, and training to address those needs.
3. 3. Interprets human resources policies, procedures, standards, and practices and provides advice and technical/specialized assistance to staff, other departments, external agencies, and vendors related to the assigned area of responsibility.
4. 4. Researches, analyzes, and compiles complex data and records, and prepares correspondence, reports, briefings, recommendations and other documentation pertaining to area assigned.
5. 5. Conducts audits and assists with planning, developing, revising, and implementing HR activities, processes, and systems to ensure compliance, and to meet strategic goals and objectives.
6. 6. Researches, investigates, and resolves complex problems, disputes, and issues for assigned area.
7. 7. Assists in reviewing prevailing practices among the industry to identify new strategies and recommend appropriate revisions to program design to improve program effectiveness and efficiencies.
8. 8. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources, or in a job related field of study. Four (4) years of demonstrated progressive experience equivalent to Human Resources Analyst, Senior or Human Resources Officer.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Ability to gather, organize, and analyze narrative and statistical data; analyze problems, consider options, formulate strategies, and make practical recommendations; interpret, and apply procedures, rules, and laws. Knowledge of principles of human resource management and practices and state and federal laws pertaining to fair employment practices, and equal employment opportunity. Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.