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The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a HR Generalist to administer and enforce compliance with federal, state, local laws and Cuyahoga DD policies and procedures including, but not limited to, conducting and coordinating various staff and management trainings, benefits administration, performance management, employee certification, ADA, employee onboarding, leaves of absence.The nature of work includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Administer and enforce Cuyahoga DD policies and procedures as it relates to best practices in all HR disciplines.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to training and development; leaves of absences; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale.
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and professional development. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure and certifications.
- Conduct various staff and/or management trainings on various Human Resources and management topics.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase employee engagement within the organization, including planning and organizing agency events.
- Administer driving records checking systems. Coordinate review of records and consult with management staff in enforcement of both insurance industry standards and Cuyahoga DD policies.
- Process routine requests for reasonable accommodations. Maintain lists of requests and outcomes. Work with Risk Manager for non-routine requests.
- Administer the Cuyahoga DD Internship program which includes processing all internship requests, conducting background checks and onboarding paperwork, tracking all internships for employment verifications, and all related duties.
- Assist with onboarding new employees and various recruitment tasks in the absence of Employment Manager.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in Human Resources, talent management, and employment law.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of federal FMLA standards and Worker's Compensation.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems and databases
- Knowledge of Cuyahoga DD Human Resources practices and procedures.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Understanding of all employee contracts/handbooks.
- Ability to assume responsibility and take proper action with little or no direct supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access & Excel.
- Knowledge of Power point and creating/delivering presentations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related area.
- 3-5 years of Human Resources experience.
- Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft Office suites.
- Valid state of Ohio driver’s license and continued maintenance of excellent driving record.
SALARY & BENEFITS: The Cuyahoga County Board of DD is a mission-driven organization. Attracting, retaining, and developing great talent is fundamental to achieving the Board’s mission. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including the way we compensate our employees. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes not only pay, but non-cash compensation such as extensive paid time off, flexible work schedules, remote work opportunities, outstanding healthcare benefits as well as free dental, vision, and life insurance. We also have a fantastic pension plan through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. If that wasn't enough, you will have the opportunity to work in an outstanding work environment as part of a multidisciplinary group of professionals.
The Cuyahoga DD recruits and retains outstanding individuals who are committed to our mission of supporting and empowering people with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play in the community. We seek to attract diverse staff who desire to inspire, to promote abilities and talents, to foster inclusion in all aspects of community life, and to hold themselves and others to high expectations. We hope you choose to join our team!
Employees of the Cuyahoga DD are asked to hold themselves to high expectations and to help raise the expectations for people with developmental disabilities. We need to encourage people to dream of a future that may not have been available to them before now; to support parents to imagine a future for their sons and daughters that includes working alongside typical peers and earning equal pay; to focus on how people with disabilities are more like us than different from us; to lessen dependence on programs and systems and instead rely on friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors for support and assistance; and to educate our communities and local businesses on the many benefits of including people with disabilities in neighborhoods and in the workplace.
The Cuyahoga DD hires a wide range of positions. We are looking for everything from therapists, repair technicians, clerical staff, to IT network engineers and HR professionals, not to mention Support Administrators (service coordinators) to work with the families and individuals we support. No matter your position, the employees of the Cuyahoga DD are proud to be part of an organization that has made and will continue to make a significant impact in the lives of people with developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County.
