Chief Human Resources

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POSITION: Chief, Human Resources

Position Summary

Position performs at a professional and managerial level administering multiple programs within the Department. An employee in this class serves as second in command to the Director, with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, managing, and controlling major programs and activities of the Department. Work performed involves considerable administrative, supervisory, financial, and technical knowledge and skills in planning, organizing, and directing programs and activities. Work of this class involves supervisory duties and responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs daily fiscal, technical and administrative activities of the Department.
• Supervises employees who provide services in the areas of benefits, pension, deferred compensation, classification and pay plans, recruitment and selection, training, and related programs and functions.
• Provides leadership in the research and development of benefit programs, including plan design, funding, contract negotiations, and program administration, to insure a strategic and cost-effective approach.
• Manages Department budget; establishes and communicates budget control processes.
• Ensures the efficient design and implementation of employee onboarding to actively foster a lasting understanding of the County's culture, ethics, and expectations.
• Implements and manages employee programs deliver valued, competitive, and cost-effective programs.
• Assists the Director in developing short- and long-range strategies to achieve Department goals and objectives.
• Manages County's Compensation and Classification Plan; oversees payroll process; conducts position audits; utilizes questionnaires, standards, and organizational charts; assign news classifications as appropriate; conducts occupational and organizational surveys; responds to surveys generated by other entities.
• Oversees the management of step, promotional or other salary increases within approved budgetary limits according to compensation programs. Ensures consistent application of compensation programs.
• Reviews and ensures invoices, purchase requisitions, overtime and leave authorizations for the Department are within budgetary constraints.
• Administers employee investigations, and prepares reports of findings and recommendations. Works with appropriate parties to facilitate action(s) when warranted (e.g. - coaching, discipline, termination, etc.).
• Fields extensive, diverse, and critical inquiries from the public, employees, Department Heads, stakeholder agencies and vendors.
• Ensures compliance and enforcement with federal and state laws and regulations. Designs and maintains related databases and statistics.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the administration of benefits, pension plan, deferred compensation, and recruitment. Recommends plan administration changes to remain in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Develops, evaluates, and amends County Personnel Policies and Procedures in coordination with the Director. Assures consistent application and adherence to standards of conduct and performance to provide excellent customer service.
• Manages and prepares reports utilizing appropriate tools. Develops standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Maintains data integrity in systems by regularly running queries and analyzing data.
• Investigates and researches difficult and complex inquiries, problems, or complaints and initiates appropriate action to address/resolve them.
• Prepares and executes presentations to provide information on the County's HR related programs to County officials and employees.
• Serves as project manager for departmental projects. Acts as liaison with employees, Departments and third parties on special projects or programs. Oversees record-keeping and retention programs.
• Represents the Department on various committees.
• Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence, including issues related to employer-employee relations and grievances.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Human Resources. A minimum of which three (3) of those years must have been in supervisory experience.

*An interested candidate with an equivalent combination of education and experience as listed above may be considered.

Certificate(s) and/or License(s)

• Possession of a valid Class “C” non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.
• HR Certification, or ability to obtain it within twelve (12) months of date of hire

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,046.16 - $82,947.78 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person