Allegan County Government · 18 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Allegan County Government is a rapidly growing community in Michigan, dedicated to serving its citizens and employees with excellence. The Human Resources Manager will oversee HR department activities, manage benefits administration, and provide key data for budgeting and bargaining.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Gathers information, analyzes and prepares complex statistical reports for diverse human resources functions, projecting impact on employees, departments and bargaining groups
Manages benefit administration including health insurance, voluntary insurance, worker’s compensation, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, retirement, short-term disability and FMLA, COBRA and other benefits programs
Conducts annual enrollment process for all County employees. Educates and assists employees in benefit selection and enrollment
Manages the HR team on HR-based projects and daily support services. Serves as coach and mentor
Recommends and implements changes to work practices or rules including more efficient use of the HR Information System (HRIS)
Communicates policies and collective bargaining agreements for employees and supervisors concerning safety, benefits, status changes, leaves, pension, budget impact, staffing allocations and other HR functions
Maintains compliance with State and Federal regulations relating to Human Resources and Payroll policies. Works closely with vendors to ensure we are following best practices
Maintains HRIS system as it relates to benefits, deductions and other records within areas of responsibility as assigned. Performs routine audits to ensure data accuracy
Assists department leaders with employee issues relating to performance management
Provides excellent customer service using all avenues of communication including written, verbal and intranet posts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, labor & employee relations, organizational management business administration or closely related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources; or any combination of education, training or experience that demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position
Two (2) years of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) experience
Preferred
Two (2) years of supervisory experience for a human resources department
Two (2) years of Finance/Budgeting experience
Five (5) years of Benefits Administration experience
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP and/or SHRM-CP certification
Certified Benefits Professional® (CBP)
Benefits
Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 biweekly premium)
County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
County-paid employee life insurance coverage
County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers
Company
Allegan County Government
Allegan County is located in the southwest region of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It is the 18th largest county in Michigan and has 24 townships.