Director - Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Under general direction of an Assistant City Manager, oversees, plans and manages the Human Resources Department and functions for development, training, recruiting and employment. Administers benefits, workers compensation, employee health and safety programs and employee relations. Supervises assigned Human Resources Department staff. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists directors and managers with employment issues including interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, progressive disciplinary actions, corrective action plans, promotions, terminations, grievances and complaints.
• Develops, reviews and revises personnel policies and procedures.
• Develops and presents training for managers and supervisors on employment policies and procedures.
• Administers benefits including employee leave, retirement, long term disability and workers compensation insurance.
• Prepares and monitors current and new employee enrollment, receipt of eligible benefits, new employee orientation and benefit seminars and assistance with benefits related problems or questions.
• Oversees and manages the recruitment, selection and placement of new employees.
• Monitors the application and enforcement of policies and procedures for compliance with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and practices to prevent accidents and promote safety practices in the workplace.
• Conducts training needs assessments and surveys to determine current and future training and development needs of City personnel and managers.
• Investigates Equal Employment Opportunity complaints, grievances and other employment related legal actions.
• Monitors employment practices for compliance with Federal, State and City Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, FMLA and ADA laws, rules and regulations.
• Develops, monitors and maintains department budget, individual and department goals and objectives.
• Conducts wage and benefit surveys, develops job evaluations and class descriptions, conducts evaluations of current positions to ensure proper classification, and develops wage and salary schedules to determine placement of classifications within the City pay plan.

Other Important Duties:

• Maintains personnel, employment, medical and confidential records in compliance with City, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
• Travels to conduct training, attend meetings, conferences and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and City laws, rules, regulations and guidelines related to municipal employment, employee benefit management and administration compliance.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, development, implementation and enforcement of all personnel functions, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Human Resource management, administration principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software for utilization of Human Resources Information Systems to track and implement employee payroll, leave, benefits, training and overtime.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in conducting investigations, mediating and negotiating differences and developing consistent enforcement of Human Resources laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in planning, developing and implementing department procedures and objectives.
• Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• Skill in resolving employee and customer complaints and concerns.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or Public Administration, or related field, and six (6) years of Human Resources Generalist experience, including three (3) years as a Human Resources Manager, Assistant Director or Director in similar sized public sector municipality; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May be required to obtain International Personnel Management Association and/or Profession Human Resources certification within one year of date of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or post-offer physical exam.
• Must possess State of Texas Drivers License.

Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to exposure to extended periods of standing or sitting when presenting educational information, negotiating contracts or agreements.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as when retrieving files, records and reports and setting up audiovisual equipment
• May be exposed to hostile or angry employees and customers.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, telephone, cellular telephone, pager, and department vehicle.