JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The St. Lucie County Fire District is currently accepting employment applications for:

Human Resources Specialist $45,734.91 to $78,122.30

Link to apply: https://www.slcfd.com/Jobs.

Please note there are forms that require notarization of the applicant’s signature.

Required at the time of applying:

1. Authorization to release records – Notarized (Will be available on the website).

2. Fair Credit Reporting Act - Witnessed (Will be available on the website).

3. High School Diploma or GED

Paid Time Off:

Sick & Vacation accruals
Sick Leave Bank

Benefits paid for/contributed by the District include:

Pension retirement after 25 years of service (5 year vesting)
Free employer sponsored Health clinic for covered employees and dependents.
Group life & AD&D insurance
Employee Assistance Program
12 holiday hours per year
Longevity stipend
Tuition reimbursement

Competitively priced employee – paid supplemental benefits available:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your family.
457(b) deferred compensation retirement savings plan
Supplemental Life
Long Term Disability
AFLAC – Accident, Short term disability, Hospital, Cancer plans offered
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Please continue to monitor the Fire District’s website, at www.slcfd.com, for updates regarding this job posting.

ST LUCIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Specialist (Non-Exempt)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs a variety of routine and complex work in the administration of the Human Resources Division. Performs professional level work in coordinating the administration and/or promotion of one or more of the Fire District’s Human Resources, and Benefits programs that include, but are not limited to FMLA, employee relations, and customer service. Performs related professional and administrative tasks as assigned. Serves as a back-up role for the risk manager in regards to liability, worker’s compensation, and safety matters. Works cooperatively with the Fire District’s risk manager and compliance officer. Work is performed under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Supports and carries out the Fire District’s mission, goals and objectives.

· Communicates and advises on the Articles of Agreement, Rules & Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders.

· Coordinates or assists with the administration of various human resource programs and issues as assigned or as needed in one or more functional areas of the human resources division. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating and conducting training; advising managers and employees on risk management; various employment matters; recruitment, selection, and onboarding; and analysis on all areas of HR and or Risk metrics.

· Serves as the primary back-up for the risk manager, which requires responsibilities pertaining to liability, worker’s compensation, and safety matters

· Assists the compliance officer with compliance of various federal and state regulations, and maintains appropriate documentation of compliance requirements pertaining to human resources matters.

· Completes special projects assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

· Prepares and submits various monthly, quarterly, annual, and audit reports to the Human Resources Manager.

· Fosters positive employee relations and performs customer service functions by ensuring effective use of department procedures and addressing the requests and questions of potential, current, and retired employees.

· Maintains human resources records by processing and recording all employee and candidate actions to include, but not limited to, on boarding of new hires, transfers, terminations, change in job classifications, promotions, assignments, annual physicals, performance evaluations, and payroll changes.

· Monitors unemployment claims by reviewing claims, substantiating documentation, and requesting legal counsel review when appropriate.

· Coordinates and assists in areas to include, but not limited to, the completion of recruitment and employment forms, background checks, employee integration, and coordinating employee programs.

· Assists in recruitment and retention programs; coordinates promotional processes; coordinates promotional and pre-employment testing. Reviews selection packages, monitors eligibility and prepares documents. Assists in division functions to include payroll, FMLA, FLSA, occupational and non-occupational leave; maintains departmental personnel records.

· Provides information and works with external parties to coordinate enrollment in various benefits programs.

· Reconciles and prepares payments for vendors; maintains accurate records to verify monthly billing of health/dental, vision/life and supplemental insurance coverage. Reconciles payroll deductions.

· Prepares information for various state and federal reports.

· Responds to employment verification inquiries, reference checks, and public records requests.

· May be required to serve as designee on one or more committees.

· May be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

· Uses personal computer with various software and other office equipment. Utilizes software to perform responsibilities efficiently.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.

Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as necessary.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with personnel at all organizational levels as well as with consultants and outside agencies.

· Thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts and theories of human resources, risk management, workplace safety and associated federal, state and local laws and regulations. Possess strong business and project management skills that lead to achieving results.

· Justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; and ability to analyze and evaluate needs in one or more operational areas of Human Resources and Risk Management including personnel, technology, equipment, materials, procedures programs, policies, processes and service delivery.

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of a business organization and management.

· Excellent computer skills and experience using Microsoft Word and Excel as well as various other computer programs.

· Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

· Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion, especially with regard to sensitive or confidential personnel matters.

· Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion.

· Ability to balance and understand financial schedules such as payroll reports and insurance bills.

· Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policy.

· Ability to meet and work with the general public, employees and staff in an effective manner.

· Ability to accurately type and input information into the computer.

· Ability to research, analyze and evaluate proposed programs and expenditures.

· Ability to present ideas effectively, orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in human resources, business, public administration, risk management, or related degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred; two (2) or more years of professional related experience in human resources, risk management, or insurance administration; Experience with public entities is preferred; valid Florida driver's license. An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience may be considered to meet qualifications.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Not required, but preferred:

· PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SP, ARMP, CRM, CRMP

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

· Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).

· Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).

· Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.

· Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended time periods.

· Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data.

· Light (under 15 pounds) lifting and carrying.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

· Works primarily indoors in an office environment.

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