Woonsocket Housing

Human Resource Specialist

STATUS: At-Will Part-Time Employment

SCHEDULE: Part-time, 29 hours per week.

SALARY RANGE: $35.00-$40.00 per hour.

BENEFITS: This is a part-time position scheduled for 29 hours per week and is not eligible for employer-sponsored benefits.

FUNCTION: The Woonsocket Housing Authority seeks an experienced Human Resources Specialist to administer and coordinate day-to-day HR functions and provide professional HR support to employees, supervisors, and executive management.

This position requires a well-rounded HR professional who can independently manage recruitment, employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, benefits administration, training coordination, personnel records, and labor relations. The Human Resources Generalist will also help management consistently apply personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, employment practices, and applicable federal and state employment laws.

SUPERVISION: Human Resources Specialist reports directly to the Deputy Director. This position has no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

· Maintain confidentiality and professionally organize all aspects related to Human Resources.

· Schedule and manage meeting plans for the Executive Office and manage the Executive Director’s schedule.

· Coordinate communication and activities with other departments within the Authority as it relates to Human Resources.

· Attend meetings called by the Executive Director.

· Research, recommend, and administer employee benefit programs for the Authority to ensure that the Authority is obtaining the most cost-effective level of coverage, including medical coverage.

· Disseminate information for the WHA regarding existing, new, or changing Personnel Policies, programs, practices, and procedures.

· Provide advice and counsel to the WHA on sensitive employee relations conflicts and may participate in addressing concerns.

· Maintain WHA’s posting requirements and systems and assist with the recruitment of new employees.

· Ensure that all federal, state, local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and corporate personnel-related compliance matters are proactively managed, including but not limited to, Section 504/ ADA, EEO, Affirmative Action Planning, and FMLA (Family & Medical Leave Act).

SECONDARY DUTIES:

· Assist with the development and posting of help wanted advertisements, interviews, and other hiring activities.

· Advise senior staff on implementation of applicable personnel policies and practices.

· May represent the WHA to outside agencies (e.g., unemployment hearings, labor commission, etc.) as necessary regarding Authority Personnel issues.

· Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Executive Director as required.

. Assist with developing training initiatives.

. Coordinate staff training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The duties of this position are primarily office-based and require manual dexterity sufficient to competently use office equipment such as a keyboard or calculator. From time to time, the holder of this position will be required to conduct site visits, which may include traversing over a 1⁄4 mile at a time and using stairs.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

This position will be evaluated on the ability of the candidate to work independently to produce work free from errors and demonstrate good judgment in the handling of delicate or confidential matters involving the Authority or Authority staff. Fundamental performance objectives include assisting the Executive Director in maintaining a well-trained, fairly paid workforce in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

· Ability to multitask and prioritize.

· Experience and demonstrate excellence in dealing with highly confidential information and sensitive personnel issues.

· Strong analytical, interpersonal, computer, and oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to professionally draft official correspondence and memoranda.

· Ability to interface effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and skill sets at all levels of the organization.

· Self-directed and proactive.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Associate degree preferred with a minimum of 3 years of business experience in a confidential environment. Proven Human Resources experience.

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Woonsocket, RI 02895: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person