ASSISTANT PERSONNEL MANAGER

Date: Jan 14, 2025

Req ID: 46337

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340.00

Position Number: 22098622
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 01/21/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340.00
OHR

This position serves as the AASIS Security and Reporting Liaison. This position works with DHS staff to oversee DARMS system by monitoring the assignment of AASIS roles as requested by DHS Staff, maintaining AASIS roles as staff change positions within DHS. In addition, this position supports the needs of the Reporting Unit by assisting with the creation and maintenance of various on demand, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Monitors the following shared inboxes for the Reporting and Security Unit: Unemployment Processing, Verification of Employment.

Preferred Requirements:
• Experience in providing metrics and the ability to clearly communicate findings.
• Experience with compiling data using Excel
• Skilled in data analysis techniques to effectively communicate findings for decision making.
• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of the Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS) or other HRIS system

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: R024C

Grade: GS07

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $64,343.00

Summary

The Assistant Personnel Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining various personnel systems and procedures. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Participates in hiring process by advertising vacancies, recruiting applicants, reviewing applications to determine if applicants meet minimum qualifications, scheduling and conducting interviews, and notifying applicants of selection/non-selection. Responds to telephone, written, and personal inquiries concerning job vacancies. Orients new employees by explaining agency policy/procedure, obtaining required employee information, and advising employees of benefits package. Maintains personnel files and leave records. Maintains performance evaluations system by tracking increase eligibility dates, ensuring compliance with performance evaluation procedures, and reviewing completed performance evaluations. Prepares and submits various personnel documents and reports and assists in preparation of budget proposals. Provides technical assistance to personnel by explaining procedures, updating agency policy/procedure, coordinating training, acting as insurance representative, and serving on various committees. May act as agency grievance officer. May supervise a small to medium-sized professional and administrative support staff by interviewing, recommending for hire, training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Occasional in-state travel required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management. Knowledge of personnel, payroll, and budget processes, policies, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others. Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information, reports, and programs. Ability to investigate and mediate employee/employer grievances and disputes. Ability to recruit, interview, and assess prospective employees.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in personnel management, public administration, general business, or a related field; plus two years of experience in public administration, human resource management, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.