Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to align business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the organization’s business objectives in some or all of the following functional areas: talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, human resources information systems, and/or training and development. Serves as the first point of HR contact for leadership/administration and staff in each customer unit to communicate, interpret, and implement Human Resource policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District’s (“HABD” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned as needed. Primary responsibility may be in one or more of the areas below.

Performs Talent Acquisition related functions which include, but are not limited to:

Collaborates with hiring managers to understand the needs and roles to be filled; reviews job descriptions for vacancies.

Assists with developing and revising specifications and job descriptions for selected positions.

Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates.

Drafts recruitment advertisements; posts and places ads in the most effective media.

Select one or more placement agencies to assist with the recruitment process.

Identifies appropriate candidates and assesses their qualifications through a review of their resumes, interviews, and other forms of communication.

Uses web-based technology and social media to analyze hiring trends, post job vacancies, and follow up with candidates during the hiring process.

Maintains contact with candidates to keep them apprised of the status of their applications.

Provides advice to hiring managers regarding salary negotiations with final candidates.

Attends job fairs and industry conferences; runs company booth at job fairs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Performs Training and Organizational Development related functions to include, but not limited to:

Facilitates and/or provides professional/personal development training to the workforce in the customer unit.

Researches, identifies, and coordinates training opportunities to improve leader and staff development and overall organizational effectiveness.

Maintains employee training records and generates reports.

Performs Compliance related functions which include, but are not limited to:

Knowledgeable of all federal and state employment compliance laws and regulations including, but not limited to, ADA, EEOC, FMLA, FSLA, affirmative action, and others.

Knowledgeable of agency policies and procedures.

Share new compliance laws and regulations and new agency policies and procedures with employees in the customer unit.

Performs Compensation related functions which include, but are not limited to:

Assists with the creation of job descriptions.

Works with department head to revise current job descriptions when necessary.

Performs HR Information Systems-related functions which include, but are not limited to:

Demonstrates working knowledge of HR information systems.

Trains staff in customer unit on utilizing systems as needed.

Serves as backup to HR Analyst responsible for Benefit-related functions and assists with benefits enrollment as needed.

As needed performs Employee Relations related functions which include, but are not limited to:

Works with the Director to provide coaching, guidance, information, and direction to leaders and staff regarding employee relations issues.

Provides training on topics of sexual harassment, corrective action, and the impaired employee program.

Behavioral Competencies

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

Job Knowledge: Exhibits requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position effectively. Demonstrates knowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements, and activities as they apply to the assigned organizational entity of HABD. Uses appropriate judgment & and decision-making following the level of responsibility.

Commitment: Sets high-performance standards; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/intelligently to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.

Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind. Recognizes work colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing. Demonstrates attention to and conveys an understanding of the comments and questions of others; listens effectively.

Initiative: Proactively seeks solutions to resolve unexpected challenges. Actively assists others without formal/informal direction. Possesses the capacity to learn and actively seeks developmental feedback. Applies feedback for continued growth by mastering concepts needed to perform work.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts team success above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or relevant degree and eight (8) years working in human resources with experience and proficiency using Applicant Tracking Systems and HR Management Systems (HRMS). SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR certification preferred.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insurable under HABD’s automobile insurance plan at the standard rate.

Technical Skills

To perform this job successfully, the employee should have strong computer skills (e.g., Applicant Tracking System, HRMS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Must be able to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; reaching, and grasping; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office, and attending onsite and offsite meetings.The employee must be able to exchange information in person, in writing, and via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Office environment. The noise level in the work environmentis moderate.

The position is open until filled.