Human Resource Manager PT

Compensation Range:

$29.43 - $44.14

Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts and even a tuition reimbursement program.

At Lancaster County, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• Under the supervision of the Office of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager – Prison, will lead the proactive management of employee relations (ER) across the department, ensuring timely, fair, and consistent resolution of workplace issues.

• This role builds manager capability, strengthens policy application, mitigates risk, and elevates the employee experience through sound investigations, coaching, and data-informed insights.

• The prison is a 24 hour/7 day per week operation, and this position must, on occasion, work hours and/or days other than those noted in the typical work schedule.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports directly to the Field Human Resources Manager.

• This position serves as a coach and mentor for supervisory staff positions at the prison.

• They may also have direct supervision of select HR staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Partner with the prison leadership team to understand and execute the department’s Human Resources related short and long-term strategies and goals.

• Conduct impartial investigations into employee issues and complaints involving policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace conflicts, safety concerns, and ethics hotline reports, documents and provide recommendations for appropriate action to HR Field Manager/Director into.

• Coach leaders on performance management, corrective actions, progressive discipline, conflict resolution, and policy application.

• Provide confidential employee and front-line supervisor support, helping resolve issues early to prevent escalation.

• Interpret and apply policies consistently; recommend updates based on legal/regulatory changes and organizational needs. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and county policy.

• Support workplace accommodations and leave-of-absence case coordination with HR Office.

• Assist with union-related matters, grievance handling, and labor negotiations where applicable.

• Develop training programs and deliver training content on Human Resources subject matters.

• Develop, review, and revise Human Resources internal policies as related to Title 37.

• Oversee the Prison Leave management programs, specifically focused on FMLA and Worker’s Compensation management.

• HRIS Administration as needed for leaves, position management, recruitment, etc.

OTHER OCCASSIONAL TASKS OR DUTIES

• Conduct onboarding and exit interviews.

• Aid in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes to ensure compliance with applicable policies.

• Act as a liaison and resource for employee benefits in coordination with the County’s Benefit Manager

• Coordinate and attend job fairs.

• Travel as necessary to other County offices and seminars.

• Ensure compliance with County, State and Federal employment laws to include Title 37, PA Code, Chapter 95.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and two years of relevant experience.

• Employee and Labor relations management experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Human Resources management as a Human Resources Generalist

• Knowledge of Labor Relations and grievance management preferred

• Ability to maintain department/employee/prison confidentiality.

• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local employment, Labor and leave laws.

• Ability to make sound judgements based on facts and data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to effectively deal with prison leadership, staff, correctional officers, the Office of Human Resources, other departments, and if required, the inmate population.

• Ability to handle sensitive information and situations in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Proficiency with various computer applications including HRIS, Microsoft Office, etc.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• SHRM certification preferred.

• Criminal background check.

• ChildLine check.

• Driver History.

• Pre-employment Drug Test,

• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature; ability to navigate throughout the Prison including inmate blocks.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time intermittently to provide training or circulate around the Prison.

• Sit for long periods of time in an office setting.

• Activities performed in a professional secure prison environment.

• Ability to navigate to other County of Lancaster office locations other than the Prison .

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.