INSTITUTION HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

SUMMARY:

The Institution Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation and maintenance of human resources functions or systems. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises a small to medium sized professional and administrative support staff by interviewing, recommending for hire, training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents.

Oversees and coordinates personnel related functions, including grievance procedures, benefits programs, selection processes, leaves of absence policies, and classification and compensation guidelines.

Participates in hiring process by advertising vacancies, recruiting applicants, and reviewing applications to determine if the applicant meets minimum qualifications.

Develops methods, guidelines, and procedures for assessing the qualifications of applicants for agency/institution jobs. Researches legislation and revises and develops agency policies and procedures.

Maintains active file of applicants and responds to inquiry concerning job vacancies. Designs and presents group training programs and provides individual consultations on applicant minimum qualifications assessments and benchmark grouping procedures.

Orients new employees by explaining agency policy and procedures and obtaining required employee information. Advises employees of benefits package.

Maintains attendance and leave records ensuring accrual and leave calculations are accurate and timekeeping entries are valid. Ensures legal compliance of federal and state personnel related laws.

Maintains performance evaluation system by tracking increase eligibility dates and ensuring compliance with performance evaluation system procedures. Reviews completed performance evaluations. Coordinates and reviews budgets, as assigned, and makes recommendations on reclassifications and other personnel issues that impact proposed salaries.

Provides technical assistance to personnel by explaining procedures, updating policies, coordinating training, and serving on various committees.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques. Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management. Knowledge of state and federal FLSA and other personnel laws, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of organizational management, payroll, benefits, and budget processes. Ability to interview and extract information from application. Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action. Ability to plan and perform organizational analysis and feasibility studies. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others. Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports.?????

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field; plus one year of experience in human resources or a related area.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.