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Housing Opportunities Commission · 2 months ago

Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager

Kensington, MD, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $136K/yr

5+ years exp

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) is dedicated to addressing affordable housing needs. They are seeking a Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager to provide professional personnel services, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with employment regulations.

Assisted LivingNon Profit

Responsibilities

Administers Human Resources policies, programs and practices, with an emphasis on the benefits and compensation functions, Lead the development and execution of Human Resources goals, objectives, systems, and records; including the Human Resources Information System

Insures that the Agency is in full compliance with applicable employment regulations and requirements. In addition, the position works closely with the Assist Vice President of human resources in developing, implementing and evaluating ongoing HR policies, programs, functions and activities. The position also assists with the safety efforts and acts as co-chair for the safety committee

Manages employee relations issues through interpretation of personnel policies and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s); offer recommendations and guidance to directors, supervisors or employees in dealing with a specific problem; participation in most terminations of employees

Assists in the development and implementation of compensation strategies and structures that align with agency goals. Oversee calculation, application and payroll processing of all general pay increases as approved by the Commission to include performance increments, Cost of Living Increases, equity adjustments, etc

Oversees the administration of all employee benefit programs (i.e. retirement, medical coverage, deferred compensation, annual and sick leave) and ensure that all benefits information is properly communicated to employees act as liaison between the County and other employees when questions or problems occur

Serves as the back up to the Talent Acquisition Manager in the administration and ongoing development of recruitment and hire processes, including oversight of all recruitment activities, ensure that the HOC hire process is properly followed for all selections, including posting, prescreening, background checks, reference checks, medical and driving checks, pre-employment drug screening etc. Make recommendations for offers of employment as required

Manages the HOC Classification processes and ensure that positions are properly reviewed utilizing the Agency’s classification system. Manage and maintain classification scoring and position attributes (represented/unrepresented, exempt/nonexempt) electronically, through the Human Resources Information System

Develops, coordinates and oversees orientation programs for all newly hired employees and work with Training staff, Labor Relations staff and divisions to collaboratively develop training programs for the development of staff at all levels

Collaborates with colleagues in the Payroll department to oversee Time and Attendance processes and information in order to maintain agency's compliance with applicable laws and policies of H.O.C. to include the payroll system, HOC personnel policies, CBA requirements, Family Medical Leave, Sick Leave, Worker’s Compensation

Monitors the Unemployment Compensation process and ensure HOC is represented at all hearings

This is primarily a sedentary position and performed in an office environment with no significant hazards to the employee

Performs other human resource-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Human Resources AdministrationEmployee RelationsBenefits AdministrationWage AdministrationRecruitmentTrainingLabor RelationsHuman Resources Information SystemSupervisory SkillsBudgeting KnowledgeData EvaluationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

At least five years of applicable professional experience in Human Resources administration in public or private sector or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

Considerable knowledge in at least three of the following areas: Wage Administration, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Training

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and court decisions relating to the field of Human Resources

Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people

Thorough knowledge of budgeting, program planning and evaluation

Ability to organize and evaluate data, arrive at sound conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations

Knowledge or ability to quickly acquire an understanding of H.O.C. programs