Human Resource Director

Human Resources DirectorWe are seeking an experienced HR Director with outstanding people skills to manage our personnel and ensure that our human resources programs and initiatives are effective, efficient, and aligned to overall City objectives. Duties for the HR Director will include supervising payroll, workers compensation claims, dealing with employee grievances and disputes, supporting employee development, enhancing job satisfaction, designing onboarding procedures, implementing HR strategies that support business objectives, forecasting staffing needs, mitigating risk, structuring benefit packages, maintaining employee records, managing budgets, designing accountability mechanisms, and overseeing overall employment needs.Essential functions include:Process employee payroll.Prepare payroll reports for City Council.Process first reports of injury for workman's compensation claims.Develop and implement human resources policies.Hire staff and negotiate employment agreements.Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.Manage staff performance reviews.Motivate and support current staff.Maintain staff records.Manage employee benefits.Identify staffing needs and create job descriptions.Develop and manage training programs.Coordinate employee recognition programs and events.Manage employee grievances and disputes.Support employee development and enhance job satisfaction.Develop onboarding procedures.Implement HR strategies that support the City's objectives.Forecast staffing needs.Risk management.Structure benefit packages.Manage budget.Design accountability mechanisms and oversee overall employment needsKnowledge required by the position includes:Knowledge of state and federal laws governing human resources functions.Knowledge of payroll processes.Knowledge of benefits management principles.Knowledge of standard office equipment (computer, phone, fax, etc.) and software programs such as the Microsoft suite of products, Incode interfaces, iSolved, etc.Exceptional integrity and discretion.Knowledge of employee counseling and coaching techniques.Knowledge of stress management techniques.Knowledge of grievance redressal techniques.Skill in tracking and meeting deadlines.Skill in prioritizing and planning.Superior interpersonal skills.Excellent oral and written communication skillsHighly organized.Detail oriented.Minimum qualifications include:Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field.7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.Experience developing and implementing HR programs, policies, and processes.In-depth knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.Additional preferred qualifications include:SPHR and/or SHRM certification.Experience in municipal or governmental setting.Benefits include:Full-time, located in Box Elder City Hall; normal schedule M-F, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.; working some evenings and weekends as needed.Competitive benefits package includes 100% employer paid employee health, dental, life, and vision benefits; enrollment in the South Dakota Retirement System as well as generous paid time off.