HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This person in this position is responsible for managing the city’s human resources, benefits, wellness, safety, and risk management programs. The incumbent develops, implements, and coordinates policies and programs covering employment, labor relations including wage and salary administration, employee indoctrination, training, talent acquisition, and other employee services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and executes Human Resources plans that are aligned to the city’s strategic plan

Develops and manages workplace practices that are aligned with the city’s statements of vision, values, and ethics to shape and reinforce organizational culture

Establish and manage effective relationships with key city officials to influence organizational behavior with outcomes

Researches and recommends strategies for recruiting, compensation, benefits, and payroll processing

Makes recommendations to the City Manager concerning job classifications and reclassifications; prepares and maintains classification reports

Interprets and uses business metrics to assess and drive achievement of strategic goals and objectives

Designs and evaluates Human Resources data indicators to inform strategic actions within the organization

Evaluates credibility and relevance of external information to make decisions and recommendations; Oversees studies impacting city salaries and benefits

Evaluates the applicability of federal laws and regulations to organizational strategy; communicates with and trains HR staff on compliance with new employment regulations

Manages and supervises the Human Resources department to achieve goals using available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed

Analyzes and assesses organizational practices that impact operations and people management to decide on the best available risk management strategy

Administers the city’s Defined Benefit plan; Serves as Pension Secretary for the city

Hears investigates and settles employee grievances; interviews complainant and others involved in complaint; recommends approval/denial of grievance process through proper chain of command

Interprets and exercises discretion in personnel, policies, and procedures

Committee member considering requests for donated sick leave

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a bachelor’s degree in public or personnel administration, business management or related field; Master’s degree preferred; five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in human resources management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHR or SPHR Certification preferred; Certified Human Resources Manager or Advanced Certified Human Resources Manager certification preferred; local government experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of the specialized principles and practices of public personnel administration, including examination, classification, compensation, in-service training, service rating techniques and employee relations

Advanced knowledge of local, state and federal legislation affecting personnel management

Advanced knowledge of local government organization and procedures

Knowledge of city’s vision, mission, values, organizational structure, departmental functions and inter- relationships

Knowledge of management functions, including strategic planning, organizing, directing, and controlling

Knowledge of third-party or vendor selection, contract negotiation, and management, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs)

Knowledge of project management

Knowledge of investments, actuarial, pension laws and administration including ERISA and IRS requirements

Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and financial concepts

Knowledge of change management processes and techniques

Skill in operating a computer

Skill in preparing and administering budgets

Skill in planning, directing and administering human resources programs and systems

Skill in communicating both orally and in written form

Skill in dealing fairly and calmly with issues and resolving conflicts

Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions

Skill in techniques and methods for organizational design

Skill in qualitative and quantitative methods and tools used for analysis, interpretation, and decision-making purposes

Skill in technology to support Human Resources activities

Ability to effectively plan, promote and administer the operation of a complex organization

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods, and standards

Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to provide strong leadership and direction, clearly defining objectives and motivating employees to accomplish department responsibilities

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

Ability to present information clearly and in an interesting manner to elected officials and the public

Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work and requires balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Full-time