Head of Employee Relations & HR Compliance

Human Resource Director
Manages the strategic direction of all areas of human resource functions for the City of Conroe within the framework of policies, practices with the direction from city management and ensuring compliance with guidelines set forth by laws, regulations and administrative rulings established by local and federal government. Responsible for the overall functions of recruitment, compensation, training, benefits administration and equal employment opportunity, employee relations, personnel records management and risk management. Serves as the Civil Service Director at the discretion of the Civil Service Commission.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field; advanced degree preferred. Seven (7) years' experience in and knowledge of employment law and procedures and of state Civil Service law and procedures; five (5) years of supervisory experience in Human Resources and benefits related work in a city of greater than 25,000 in population.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of City budgeting procedures and policies and ability to monitor expenditure and revenues.
Knowledge of benefits, compensation and safety.
Knowledge of federal, state and/or local laws and regulations regarding employment, compensation and benefits.
Knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of Civil Service laws and regulations.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, includes the ability to give effective presentations to City Council, employee groups, citizens and other groups.
Ability to manage personnel, supervise the hiring, training, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and/or discharging of employees.
Ability to work with department heads to resolve employment issues.
Physical Demands
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.
Benefits
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $135,058 annually.
The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Must pass FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.