Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) DIRECTOR.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

· Maintaining personnel files up-to-date and in compliance with applicable legal requirements.

· Assist in the administration of human resources (HR) functions. This includes employment processing, status changes, benefits, the workers' compensation insurance program, and personnel records management.

· Requires extensive working knowledge and understanding of Precision system or designated software system to effectively manage accounting systems and HR systems.

· Assist in with RCKC related employee relations including, but not limited to uniforms, security access, cellular telephones, support of IT devices/equipment.

· Assist in activities and coordinates claims with the County Road Association Self Insurance Fund (CRASIF).

· Assists in recruiting and retention activities.

· Collaborates with the RCKC Team to support overall organizational and department goals and objectives.

· Ensures personnel activities are to be performed in compliance with RCKC policies and procedures, applicable labor agreements, federal, state, and locals’ laws, ordinances and regulations and reporting requirements.

SALARY RANGE:

• Hourly $32.76 - $39.31 (Exempt)

HIGHLIGHTED BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health and dental insurance that starts on your first day
• Pension is 100% paid by RCKC
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance

SCHEDULE:

Winter schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Summer schedule: 4/10 Work Schedule, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (subject to change).

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience: Minimum of five years in business, finance and/or human resources fields. Knowledge of payroll, working knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices including those promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and an ability to apply them, working knowledge of and ability to apply them, working knowledge of and ability to apply the State of Michigan “Uniform Accounting Procedures Manual for County Road Commissions,” or the ability to develop a working knowledge and apply.

Additional Skills/Knowledge: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with advanced skills in Excel, ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion, ability to organize work, prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with accuracy and timeliness.

Please send resume for Assistant Human Resources (HR) Director to hr@kalamazoocountyroads.com or USPS to the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County, 4400 S. 26th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Candidates requiring confidentiality should so indicate. Please no phone call position inquires. Resumes will be accepted for position through 05/03/2024.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,124.00 - $81,754.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49048: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person