Human Resources Manager

Description Serves as the head of the Human Resources Department, responsible for the overall success, effectiveness, and compliance of all HR functions. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across key human resource areas including employee relations, benefits administration, classification and compensation, leave administration, engagement, professional development, recruitment, and policy development. Acts as a trusted advisor to the Clerk and executive leadership team on all human resources matters, providing guidance that aligns Clerk Office goals with sound HR practices and legal compliance. Maintains subject matter expertise across all HR disciplines and ensures the department delivers consistent, high‑quality, and compliant guidance. Examples of Duties Provides strategic advisement to the Clerk and executive leadership team on all human resources matters, including workforce planning, budgeting, organizational structure, risk mitigation, and compliance. Leads and is accountable for the performance, outcomes, and continuous improvement of all Human Resources functions. Supervises and develops assigned staff; sets priorities, provides direction, and ensures accountability for departmental deliverables. Serves as a subject matter expert in employee relations, benefits, leave administration (including FMLA/ADA), engagement strategies, policies and procedures, professional development, and recruitment. Coaches, guides, counsels, and provides direction to management‑level staff and above on complex HR matters, ensuring consistent application of policies and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Oversees and advises on employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally sound outcomes. Directs the development, implementation, and administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs to support organizational effectiveness and compliance. Administers classification and compensation activities, including position evaluations, pay administration, and organizational structuring. Leads employee engagement, retention, wellness, and professional development initiatives. Manage recruitment and selection processes to attract and retain qualified candidates aligned with organizational needs. Manages HR systems and technology to ensure data integrity, effective utilization, and continuous improvement. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; monitors changes and implements necessary updates to policies and practices. Maintains current and comprehensive knowledge of HR laws, trends, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continuously improve HR operations. Typical Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Affairs, or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years of professional human resources experience. Government or public sector experience preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Must possess and maintain human resources professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent. Candidates with directly related work experience that is equivalent to the amount of required education will be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements. Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment laws, with the ability to lead and oversee all HR functions while ensuring organizational effectiveness and compliance. Ability to serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing sound judgment, guidance, and risk‑based recommendations on complex and sensitive human resources matters. Advanced skill in applying subject matter expertise across employee relations, benefits, leave administration, engagement, policies and procedures, professional development, and recruitment to support consistent and compliant decision‑making. Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative, tactful, and effective working relationships with coworkers, attorneys, external agencies, and the public. Communicate clearly and professionally, both in person and by telephone, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to convey routine and complex information in a respectful and understandable manner. Exhibits strong written communication skills to prepare correspondence using correct grammar, punctuation, and formatting appropriate for the intended audience. Possesses strong computer proficiency, including use of Microsoft Office applications, database systems, email, PDF documents, internet research tools, and standard computer peripheral equipment. Maintains knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, including word processing, records management, transcription, form development, and general office practices, equipment, and terminology. Demonstrates the ability to learn, interpret, and apply specialized information such as codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms, and legal terminology to perform job duties accurately and efficiently. Handles confidential and sensitive information in compliance with state and federal regulations and established guidelines. Exhibits strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize workload in an environment with frequent interruptions and multiple competing demands. Is dependable and able to meet assigned work schedules, with flexibility to adapt to changing work assignments and operational needs. Works independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and discretion. Adheres to legal advice restrictions and operational guidelines of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the Deputy Clerk is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to operate computers and office equipment and to reach or handle materials. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus for reading legal documents and computer screens. Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with occasional travel to meetings, court facilities, or legislative sessions as required. Equal Opportunity Statement: The St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and will assure compliance with all Federal and State laws concerning discrimination in employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal or State law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Clerk and Comptroller, St. Lucie County