Human Resources Specialist

Williams County; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Williams County is seeking an Human Resources Specialist to coordinate HR programs, perform payroll-timekeeping duties and ensure compliance with state regulations.

The role involves benefits administration, performance evaluation processes, and confidentiality of records, with selection based on education and HR/payroll experience. This position supports the HR team and department heads in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or related field required.
• Four years of HR or payroll-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Completes bi-weekly audit of timesheet entries and accrued leave usage; submits validated timesheets and reports to the Finance department for bi-weekly payroll.
• Oversees planning, training, administration and compliance of the annual performance evaluation program, including document management/data tracking/analysis, HRIS configuration, and employee communication.
• Administers HRIS platform used for timekeeping, accruals, performance evaluations, and tracking employee data.
• Executes programming, maintenance and repairs on timeclock hardware.
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available data deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.
• Assists HR team in benefits administration, recruiting, and legal compliance.

Skills

HR/payroll experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or related field

Job description

Apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/williams

The Human Resources Specialist coordinates various Williams County Human Resources programs and activities.

Examples of Duties

• Completes bi-weekly audit of timesheet entries and accrued leave usage; submits validated timesheets and reports to the Finance department for bi-weekly payroll
• Oversees the planning, training, administration and compliance of the annual performance evaluation program, including document management/creation, data tracking/analysis, HRIS configuration, and employee communication
• Administers HRIS platform used for timekeeping, accruals, performance evaluations, and tracking employee data
• Executes programming, maintenance and repairs on timeclock hardware
• Validates, maintains, and compiles data required for Title VI, E-4, and EEO4 compliance and reporting
• Assists HR team in benefits administration, recruiting, and legal compliance
• Assists in the rollout and implementation of HR programs
• Advises department heads and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, laws, and guidelines.
• Coordinates special projects as directed by the Human Resources Director
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

Typical Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, accounting, business administration, or related field AND four (4) years of human resources or payroll-related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Supplemental Information

Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $32 to $36/hr. based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: Williams County offers a generous benefit package, including paid sick and vacation 12 paid holidays per year, fully paid health, dental and vision insurance for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts, term life insurance, long term disability insurance, fully funded retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System.

To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: https://www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/

To learn more about living and working in Williams County, visit whereinwilliamscounty.com.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference review.

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