Human Resources Director
Summary
| Title: | Human Resources Director |
|---|---|
| ID: | 20260012 |
| Department: | Human Resources |
Description
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
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JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FLSA: Salaried, Exempt
Pay range: $64-75k
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Human
Resources Department.
MAJOR DUTIES:
• Prepares, maintains, administers and distributes personnel policies for the
county, including grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Manages human resource processes, including preparing job
advertisements, screening applicants for departmental positions, orienting
employees, signing new-hires for payroll purposes, and preparing and
maintaining all personnel records.
• Enrolls employees in insurance and benefit programs, answers policy questions,
and reviews monthly statements for accuracy.
• Supervises the filing of accident claims, files workers' compensation claims, and
maintains related records.
• Enrolls employees in the retirement system, files for retirement on behalf of
employees, and answers questions pertaining to the retirement system for
employees.
• Prepares various monthly, quarterly and annual reports using payroll and benefit
data for submission to state and federal authorities.
• Assists all county employees with resolving personnel-related problems;
processes employee grievances and complaints.
• Represents the county at workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and
other hearings and legal proceedings.
• Performs such general office tasks as answering the phone, preparing copies of
records, completing surveys, typing materials, and ordering supplies.
• Processes employees for random drug screens.
• Reviews paperwork pertaining to newly hired personnel.
• Drafts a variety of correspondence and reports; maintains all personnel-related
files. Prepares Human Resource Department annual budget.
• Serves as coordinator for employee involvement in various community projects.
• Assists other departmental personnel as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public human resources
administration, including classification, compensation, recruitment, selection,
testing, training, organizational development, benefits administration, employee
relations, employee assistance programs, and employee health and wellness.
• Knowledge of relevant county ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and reporting requirements as related to
payroll and personnel functions.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory practices.
• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures as related
to payroll and personnel processes.
• Knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in maintaining accurate financial records and in preparing reports.
• Skill in developing short and long range plans.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the training.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The County Manager will assign work in
terms of very general instructions. Completed work is reviewed for the nature and
propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include county ordinances, state and federal laws governing
payroll and human resource functions, and departmental policies and
procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in
application.
COMPLEXITY: This position consists of administrative and supervisory tasks in
managing personnel related processes.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to manage the human resource
function for the county government. Successful performance helps ensure the
efficiency of county payroll and human resource processes and the adherence of
county operations to federal and state requirements.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county
employees, employment applicants, attorneys, auditors, elected officials,
insurance company employees and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, provide
services, resolve problems, and motivate personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct
supervision of the Human Resource Assistant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the
completion of a Baccalaureate degree in Personnel Administration, or Human
Resources
• Management; with five years of progressively responsible technical, personnel
and supervisory experience administering a comprehensive human
resources program; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience. A valid driver's license is desired.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the
major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an
apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
We participate in eVerify to determine employment eligibility.
JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FLSA: Salaried, Exempt
Pay range: $64-75k
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for directing the activities of the Human
Resources Department.
MAJOR DUTIES:
• Prepares, maintains, administers and distributes personnel policies for the
county, including grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Manages human resource processes, including preparing job
advertisements, screening applicants for departmental positions, orienting
employees, signing new-hires for payroll purposes, and preparing and
maintaining all personnel records.
• Enrolls employees in insurance and benefit programs, answers policy questions,
and reviews monthly statements for accuracy.
• Supervises the filing of accident claims, files workers' compensation claims, and
maintains related records.
• Enrolls employees in the retirement system, files for retirement on behalf of
employees, and answers questions pertaining to the retirement system for
employees.
• Prepares various monthly, quarterly and annual reports using payroll and benefit
data for submission to state and federal authorities.
• Assists all county employees with resolving personnel-related problems;
processes employee grievances and complaints.
• Represents the county at workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and
other hearings and legal proceedings.
• Performs such general office tasks as answering the phone, preparing copies of
records, completing surveys, typing materials, and ordering supplies.
• Processes employees for random drug screens.
• Reviews paperwork pertaining to newly hired personnel.
• Drafts a variety of correspondence and reports; maintains all personnel-related
files. Prepares Human Resource Department annual budget.
• Serves as coordinator for employee involvement in various community projects.
• Assists other departmental personnel as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public human resources
administration, including classification, compensation, recruitment, selection,
testing, training, organizational development, benefits administration, employee
relations, employee assistance programs, and employee health and wellness.
• Knowledge of relevant county ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and reporting requirements as related to
payroll and personnel functions.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory practices.
• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures as related
to payroll and personnel processes.
• Knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in maintaining accurate financial records and in preparing reports.
• Skill in developing short and long range plans.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the training.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The County Manager will assign work in
terms of very general instructions. Completed work is reviewed for the nature and
propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include county ordinances, state and federal laws governing
payroll and human resource functions, and departmental policies and
procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in
application.
COMPLEXITY: This position consists of administrative and supervisory tasks in
managing personnel related processes.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to manage the human resource
function for the county government. Successful performance helps ensure the
efficiency of county payroll and human resource processes and the adherence of
county operations to federal and state requirements.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county
employees, employment applicants, attorneys, auditors, elected officials,
insurance company employees and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, provide
services, resolve problems, and motivate personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct
supervision of the Human Resource Assistant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the
completion of a Baccalaureate degree in Personnel Administration, or Human
Resources
• Management; with five years of progressively responsible technical, personnel
and supervisory experience administering a comprehensive human
resources program; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience. A valid driver's license is desired.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the
major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an
apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
