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Isabella County

Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, by 4:30 p.m.**Please send a cover letter, resume, and Employment application to:Administration Office 200 N. Main Street Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858FAX: (989) 317-4276EMAIL: admin@isabellacounty.orgRequired documents may be hand-delivered, mailed, faxed, or emailed.For questions, please call the Isabella County Administration Office at 989-317-4053.ISABELLA COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERGENERAL SUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the County Administrator/Controller, the Human Resources Manager performs a wide variety of professional, technical, analytical, and administrative duties in relation to coordinating the County&rsquo;s personnel, employee relations programs and benefit programsESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIESThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job- related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.<ul><li>Manage staff assigned to payroll.</li><li>Manage the administration of employee benefits programs, process monthly billings, serve as the resource person on employee benefits, educate employees on benefits and clarifies information when needed.</li><li>Enrolls/terminates, maintains and reports all benefits for employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement, FMLA and any additional programs that the County offers.</li><li>Works with the benefits agents to facilitate open enrollment meetings, documents processing and change in benefits for employees as needed. Assists employees with benefits enrollment and benefits claims.</li><li>Serves as a liaison with the Michigan Employees&rsquo; Retirement System. Researches questions related to retirement.</li><li>Tracks and records invoices for retiree health insurance.</li><li>Recruitment activities such as posting job openings, preparing formal advertisements and announcements, and processing applications. Manages pre-employment requirements for potential employees and volunteers such as background checks. Manages applicant information for the Administration department and may serve on interview committees.</li><li>Sets up appointments and gives orientations to new employees. Assists new hires with filling out all required paperwork.</li><li>Receives and submits workers&rsquo; compensation claims and incident reports and tracks process for billing. Responsible for annual workers&rsquo; compensation audit.</li><li>Gather and/or prepare information required for collective bargaining negotiations and attends negotiation sessions as requested.</li><li>Conducts research of personnel laws and regulations determining the implications for the County personnel program and draft revised policies if necessary.</li><li>Works with Department Heads to ensure personnel policies are being adhered to and provide guidance for disciplinary action if necessary.</li><li>Manages the County&rsquo;s compensation plans.</li><li>Ensures compliance with all employment laws.</li><li>Manages the wellness programs, employee assistance programs (EAP), employee educational newsletters, and Insurance Committee.</li><li>Assists with the annual budget process as needed.</li><li>Serves as custodian of all personnel records.</li><li>Assists Payroll Clerk by reviewing the bi-weekly payroll proof report before final processing of payroll.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources Management.</li><li>Three (3) years to Five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in human resources management.</li><li>Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.</li></ul>Licenses or Certifications<ul><li>None.</li></ul>OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>None.</li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Experience and knowledge of Unions as far as interpreting contracts in relation to payroll.</li><li>PHR and/or SHRM-CP Certification.</li></ul>COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:<ul><li>Principles and practices of public sector human resource management.</li><li>State and federal laws relevant to proper personnel management.</li><li>BS&amp;A financial software.</li><li>Modern office equipment, procedures and applicable software packages.</li><li>Affordable Health Care Act.</li><li>Claims and other document processing.</li><li>Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing comprehensive and accurate reports.</li><li>Departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Insurance terminology.</li><li>Changing laws and regulations in regard to health care and reporting.</li></ul>Skill in:<ul><li>Maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Organization, time management, and attention to detail.</li><li>Analyze difficult and complex issues and to make recommendations for proper actions.</li><li>Following written and oral instruction.</li><li>Meeting scheduled deadlines.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.</li><li>Written and verbal communication.</li><li>Balancing wage accounts.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.</li><li>Written and verbal communication.</li><li>Balancing wage accounts.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From $51,824.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Human Resources Manager