People Operations Business Partner-Utilities

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

• An associate’s degree
• Two (2) years of experience in Human Resources

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey

You have a natural ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with employees, applicants, supervisors, and department leaders. Whether you’re coordinating recruitment activities, processing personnel transactions, researching policies, or assisting with employee questions, you approach each interaction with professionalism, discretion, and a customer-focused mindset. You know how to interpret policies and procedures, exercise sound judgment, and make thoughtful decisions while maintaining confidentiality.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of personnel and alternative compensation practices and policies.
• Knowledge of County Employment Rules, policies and collective bargaining agreement, department regulations and procedures affecting the skill-based pay program and personnel related procedures.
• Knowledge of modern governmental office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard clerical/administrative support techniques.
• Analytical and research skills.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to assume the responsibility of working with highly confidential material on a routine basis.
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine administrative functions without referral to supervisor.
• Ability to detect personnel transaction errors and communicate such to other departments.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

Extra Details You Should Know

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions. Occasionally lifting up to 15 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT - Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.
• RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS - The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

Charlotte County Benefits & Total Rewards

Charlotte County offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees, including:

• Health insurance
• Patient insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefits
• Telework options
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous paid time off
• Discounts on local services and products

Contact Information

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners
Address: 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 130, Port Charlotte, Florida, 33948
Phone: 941-743-1260