Human Resources Director

Summary

This position is primarily responsible for human resource management, and assisting with personnel in the administration department. Coordinates human resource activities, such as employment, compensation, benefits training, and employee services, and cultivating interest and encouraging employees to create and maintain healthy lifestyles by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. This position is under the direct supervision of the County Administrator and the Assistant County Administrator and/or his/her designee.

Definition and Examples of Work

40% Manage employee compensation and benefit functions

• Provide information and orientations for new employees on benefits and policies.
• Administer and oversee wage administration, job descriptions, classifying positions properly, reviewing employee performance evaluation procedures; recommend changes if needed.
• Oversees balancing of benefits, including FSA and health insurance.

20% Manage payroll, employee leave, tax reporting, time & attendance functions

• Oversees tax fillings throughout the year and payroll processing, including G/L accounts.
• Is the backup to bi-weekly payroll processing
• Manage employee time logs and leave accruals.
• Coordinate and administer leave including workers compensation and FMLA

15% Advise on how to handle personnel matters

• Handle employee relation issues and concerns and assist department heads and supervisors to resolve personnel issues and/or concerns.

10% Supervise other department employees

• Oversees coaching, interviewing, maintenance of records, hiring/firing, training, work assignments, performance review, and complaint resolution processes for department.
• Define and monitor compliance of subordinates with departmental missions, goals, objectives, policies.

5% Develop recruiting strategies

• Develop and implement recruitment procedures and strategies that are compliant with regulations; ensure proper record keep and job postings.
• Assist departments in all phases of the recruitment and hiring including job advertisements and pre-screening/testing.

5% Develop, update, and manage personnel policies

• Develop and administer department policies, procedures, and training & evaluation policies for department heads.
• Assist the County Administrator to prepare recommendations and revisions for presentation to the Personnel Policy Committee and the Board of County Commissioners on matters including compensation, benefits, payroll, and personnel policies.
• Coordinate the maintenance of official personnel records countywide.
• Promote employee awareness of benefits, employment practices, and changes in procedures by establishing communications with department heads and employees.
• Provide interpretation of personnel policies for all departments.

5% Perform additional support functions for the organization

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Prepare and oversee the Human Resource and Payroll budgets, and controls expenditures and provides input on revenue sources.
• Act as a contact point for the public, department heads, elected officials, and employees; coordinate activities with internal and external groups.
• Research equipment needed for programs, prepare bid specifications, determine cost/quality alternatives, provide recommendations & purchase.
• Manage the investigation of public inquiries about department operations and ensures resolution. Perform public education through speaking and outreach on new on on-going projects/activities.
• Prepare or review plans and specifications for the supplies, services, contracts; prepare and complete reports as needed.
• Participate in committee activities, board meetings, and other panels.

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in basic computer operation and software including Microsoft Office Suite, timekeeping software, email, etc.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Extensive knowledge of HR and payroll legislation and regulations.
• Valid Driver's license
• HR certification, preferred
• Ability to obtain CPR certification
• Ability to obtain First Aid certification
• Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certification
• Occasional travel
• Occasional overtime
• Regular and reliable attendance onsite at work location