Sr. Human Resources Consultant

Sr. Human Resources Consultant

Forsyth County Human Resources has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic human resources professional to become a part of our dynamic team. The Sr. Human Resources Consultant serves as an HR Generalist and works as a business partner with assigned County departments to provide a broad range of professional-level responsibilities including recruitment and selection, training, benefits administration, administration of leave policies, compensation and classification, and consultation to supervisors about employee relations and disciplinary matters. Sr. Human Resources Consultants work both independently and as part of a team to provide comprehensive HR services.

Ideal candidates must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities : considerable knowledge of best practice methods, personnel policies and procedures. Ability to interpret, apply and communicate a variety of policies, procedures and methodology. Ability to work independently and ability to make and defend procedural decisions. Ability to assign and review work. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to present to groups of people. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public. General knowledge of position classification methods and techniques. Some knowledge of staff development and training principles. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally or sitting most of the time.

Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, or related field. Must have at least two years of relevant, responsible work. Valid driver's license required. Public sector experience preferred. A higher level of education may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to : supervising grievances, benefits, and policy administration for assigned departments. Supervising the work of interviewers, directs job counseling, recruitment, referral, evaluation and promotion program for a large and complex agency. Supervising the records, forms processing and policy administration using knowledge of personnel policies and procedures and uses precedents to interpret and establish new policies. Maintaining and managing a group of job classes within an existing classification structure and studies new and existing positions based on action requests. Conducting training sessions in designated skills or program areas where content and methodology are fairly standardized. Processing retirements under the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System. Coordinating county-wide special events and employee recognition programs. Suggesting improvements in courses and training procedures. Performing other duties as assigned.