Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources & Labor Relations Manager:

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County’s need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

Job Description: 

This is an advanced-level Human Resources management staff position providing professional personnel services in all aspects of the department and functional program areas to include employee engagement, labor relations, classification and compensation, employee benefits, employee relations and training. 

Work in this class will deal with a variety of complex assignments that require extensive knowledge in all areas of Human Resources. This position will frequently have primary responsibility for the development of new projects or major modification to existing programs. Work is performed under general supervision and is governed by regulatory requirements, employment law, H.O.C.'s personnel policies, and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) for represented and unrepresented staff members. The employee is required to handle a wide range of advanced level tasks that will frequently have an impact on the entire agency and the proper functioning of the Human Resources Office.

Principal contacts are with Human Resources staff to coordinate, plan, and execute services provided by the department and Executive Staff or employees to provide advice and guidance concerning Human Resources programs, applicable regulations, methods in handling employee problems. Contacts include Executive Staff members, representatives of Municipal County and Government Employees Organization (MCGEO), Montgomery County Office of Human Resources and Board of Investment Trustees, other government agencies or private sector companies to coordinate and agree upon the type of services to be provided to H.O.C. This position provides special assistance to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Example of Duties:

• Administers Human Resources policies, programs and practices, with an emphasis on the benefits and compensation functions, Lead the development and execution of Human Resources goals, objectives, systems, and records; including the Human Resources Information System.
• Insures that the Agency is in full compliance with applicable employment regulations and requirements. In addition, the position works closely with the Assist Vice President of human resources in developing, implementing and evaluating ongoing HR policies, programs, functions and activities. The position also assists with the safety efforts and acts as co-chair for the safety committee.
• Manages employee relations issues through interpretation of personnel policies and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s); offer recommendations and guidance to directors, supervisors or employees in dealing with a specific problem; participation in most terminations of employees.
• Assists in the development and implementation of compensation strategies and structures that align with agency goals. Oversee calculation, application and payroll processing of all general pay increases as approved by the Commission to include performance increments, Cost of Living Increases, equity adjustments, etc.
• Oversees the administration of all employee benefit programs (i.e. retirement, medical coverage, deferred compensation, annual and sick leave) and ensure that all benefits information is properly communicated to employees act as liaison between the County and other employees when questions or problems occur.
• Serves as the back up to the Talent Acquisition Manager in the administration and ongoing development of recruitment and hire processes, including oversight of all recruitment activities, ensure that the HOC hire process is properly followed for all selections, including posting, prescreening, background checks, reference checks, medical and driving checks, pre-employment drug screening etc. Make recommendations for offers of employment as required.
• Manages the HOC Classification processes and ensure that positions are properly reviewed utilizing the Agency’s classification system. Manage and maintain classification scoring and position attributes (represented/unrepresented, exempt/nonexempt) electronically, through the Human Resources Information System.
• Develops, coordinates and oversees orientation programs for all newly hired employees and work with Training staff, Labor Relations staff and divisions to collaboratively develop training programs for the development of staff at all levels.
• Collaborates with colleagues in the Payroll department to oversee Time and Attendance processes and information in order to maintain agency's compliance with applicable laws and policies of H.O.C. to include the payroll system, HOC personnel policies, CBA requirements, Family Medical Leave, Sick Leave, Worker’s Compensation.
• Monitors the Unemployment Compensation process and ensure HOC is represented at all hearings.
• This is primarily a sedentary position and performed in an office environment with no significant hazards to the employee.
• Performs other human resource-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience : 

• At least five years of applicable professional experience in Human Resources administration in public or private sector or any equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Education :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Finance or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Considerable knowledge in at least three of the following areas: Wage Administration, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Training.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and court decisions relating to the field of Human Resources.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting, program planning and evaluation.
• Ability to organize and evaluate data, arrive at sound conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Knowledge or ability to quickly acquire an understanding of H.O.C. programs.

* Grade 27- Min: $83,429/ Mid: $111,702/ Max: $139,975 | Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience.

HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.