Delaware County, Ohio · 4 hours ago
Human Resources Specialist
Delaware, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDelaware County, Ohio is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Human Resources Specialist plays a crucial role in administering HR functions such as recruitment, training, and benefits administration while ensuring compliance with laws and maintaining HR records.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Partners with department leadership to design and implement effective recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals and workforce needs; works with the Communications and Community Engagement Department to maintain updated employment content on social media and other outreach platforms
Administers the full-cycle recruitment and selection process, including preparing and posting job announcements on DCBDD’s website and external job boards, screening applications, and conducting candidate interviews
Responds to inquiries from prospective candidates and provides timely communication throughout the recruitment process
Collaborates with department leadership to make informed hiring decisions and determine appropriate compensation for new hires, laterals, and promotions; extends employment offers to selected candidates, negotiates starting compensation when appropriate, and notifies non-selected candidates of hiring decisions
Conducts background investigations, including criminal record, database/registry, motor vehicle, and reference checks, in compliance with applicable laws and policies
Processes and submits all paperwork necessary to document employment-related decisions as required by DCBDD policy and the Delaware County Auditor’s Office
Enters new employees into the Rapback/iRAP and ARCS registry system and maintains system following employee separation
Partners with agency and departmental leadership to design, implement, and manage training and talent development programs that address organizational and departmental needs; collaborates with leadership to oversee and support the administration of the organization’s learning management system
Manages and tracks employee certification, licensure, registration, renewals, and other credentialing requirements to ensure compliance with applicable standards and timelines
Administers and manages the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) processes to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, Board policies, and confidentiality requirements; serves as the primary point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding FMLA, ADA reasonable accommodation requests, and other leave policies; provides guidance on eligibility, rights, responsibilities, the interactive process, and required documentation
Facilitates employee and dependent enrollment in benefit programs, assists with life event changes, responds to benefits-related inquiries, and supports all aspects of open enrollment activities
Conducts annual employee motor vehicle checks to ensure compliance with the Board’s insurance carrier
Maintains and manages HR records, including retention and secure destruction of documents, and oversees HR-related software and online systems
Handles and responds to public records requests concerning personnel files, applicant records, and background information, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and agency policies
Attends meetings, seminars, conferences, and other job-related training sessions
Schedule may need to be flexible based on needs of the agency and/ or person served
Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification
Adheres to all ORC, OAC, and DCBDD policies and procedures
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or related field
Three (3) years professional related work experience
Public sector experience preferred
An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and acceptable driving record as stipulated by the Board's insurance carrier
Ability to promote a positive culture in all areas of responsibility
Ability to interpret a variety of instruction in written, verbal, and picture form
Ability to complete routine forms
Ability to prepare accurate documentation
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to maintain records according to established procedures
Ability to handle inquiries from vendors and co-workers
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to handle sensitive inquiries and contacts with officials and the general public
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position
Successful completion of a criminal records check (BCI and/or FBI) and registry/database check as required by DODD
Driving record checks
DCBDD receiving favorable reference reports
Physical requirements of the position are identified as sedentary work, which may require the lifting of up to ten (10) pounds occasionally
Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of essential functions (e.g. copy machine, fax machine, personal computer, and telephone)
Company
Delaware County, Ohio
Delaware County, Ohio’s fastest growing county, is home to both families and businesses who take pride in where they belong and where they’re going.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Andrews
Chief Probation Officer
Gia DeGirolamo, MS
Deputy Chief Probation Officer (Juvenile/Probate Court)
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