Human Resources Director

Plan, direct, and execute comprehensive human resources strategies and risk-mitigation for the City, reporting to the City Manager. Responsibilities Direct staff and oversee Human Resources & Risk Management Department activities; perform highly skilled administrative planning, organizing, directing, and coordination of City personnel programs Manage key personnel functions including employment , policy development/implementation , safety , benefits coordination , labor relations , records maintenance , grievance administration , employee assistance , performance evaluation programs , training , and risk management while maintaining compliance with applicable laws Administer and negotiate collective bargaining agreements ; analyze and interpret contract provisions Support management with administration of contracts, policies, procedures, and administrative hearings Handle general employee relations matters; administer union and non-union disciplinary processes Prepare the department’s annual budget and monitor appropriated funds Assess future staffing needs; develop recruitment and training programs to support workforce requirements Respond to City Manager and department directors with requests for assistance Coordinate and administer City benefits , including insurance coverage (property and liability), Workers’ Compensation , Total Managed Care Program , Employee Assistance Program , and Drug-Free Workplace Administer the compensation and classification program in line with management objectives and applicable Federal, State, local, and City ordinance requirements Maintain current knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local legislation; consult outside agencies as needed; recommend compliance actions Monitor personnel actions; review and approve performance evaluations Maintain all City personnel records, including current/former employee files, insurance and pension plan records, and medical files Ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements, personnel action requests, legal requirements, and special projects Liability & Loss Control: identify structural, financial, or operational exposures and implement mitigation measures to prevent liability claims Workers’ Compensation: coordinate, report, and monitor claims; oversee medical documentation, return-to-work programs, and communications with legal counsel Workplace Safety & OSHA: develop and enforce occupational health and safety standards; coordinate safety training; conduct regular site inspections Insurance Administration: manage procurement, renewal, and maintenance of liability, property, auto, and self-funded insurance policies Provide information to the City Council, citizens, and outside agencies Perform other related work as required Requirements Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business, or public administration 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration and management Equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted if it provides the required skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities Preferred: Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or IPMA Certified Professional Proficient with computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets Plus: Paycom experience Maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License Physically able to operate common office machines (e.g., computers, typewriters, copiers, facsimile machines) Physical exertion capability: up to 10 pounds occasionally; up to 5 pounds frequently; negligible force constantly Technologies Word Processing Spreadsheets Paycom Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 11 paid holidays Paid time off Pension and more Minimum Qualifications / Physical Requirements Physical requirements exceed Sedentary Work Light Work typically requires walking or standing to a significant degree If arm and/or leg controls require forces greater than Sedentary Work while the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work Location: Cocoa Beach, FL (onsite) Salary: USD 112,372 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Cocoa Beach