The human resource director is directly responsible for the overall administration, management, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function.

• Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.
  • Supports the County Administrator in providing administrative oversight to the County in relation to human resource functions
• Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• In consultation with the Chair of the Committee on Human Resources and the County Administrator, prepares the meeting agendas of the Committee on Human Resources and, in collaboration with the Corporation Counsel, prepares all resolutions and ordinances thereafter
• Attends all meetings of the Committee on Human Resources, except when excused; advises and makes recommendations to the Committee on Human Resources and the County Board on matters within the position's authority; makes presentations to committees and the board on data pertaining to workforce and personnel management.
  • Prepares and presents an annual report to the County Board on the condition of Human Resource Operations
  • Prepares plans and programs for the County Board's consideration in anticipation of future needs
• Directs countywide employee benefits administration
  • Works consistently to ensure effective benefits administration for all parties/stakeholders involved, informs employees of benefit changes, directs processing of benefit claims, and evaluates contracts
  • Analyzes and evaluates services, coverage, and options to determine programs that meet organizational need.
  • Negotiates and manage contracts with benefit plan providers, vendors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration
  • Recommends benefit plan changes to Administration, governing committees and the County Board
• Testifies in administrative or court proceedings regarding investigations conducted, disciplinary actions, and/or interpretation/implementation of County policies and procedures
• Manages the administration of the employee performance evaluation system
  • Assists in resolving employee performance problems
  • Provides counseling to employees regarding work-related issues
• Manages the administration of the County's classification system, including the development and revision of job descriptions and evaluation and placement of positions within classifications
• Assists supervisors, managers, and directors in resolving complex, sensitive human resources problems
  • Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.
• Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.
• Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; evaluating optional courses of action; changing assumptions and direction.
• Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.
  • Provides planning leadership and direction and develops short- and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for assigned operations and assists departments in the development of their staffing plans
• Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Adheres to the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552a}
• Maintains job knowledge through continued professional development
• Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff
  • Establishes work rules and performance standards, conducts or oversees performance evaluations, and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted
  • Resolves grievances and other sensitive human resources matters
  • Provides for the training and motivation of subordinates in order to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Public or Business Administration, Psychology or a related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in human resources management, including knowledge of modern human resources management standards and procedures, benefits administration, and wage and salary administration
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience

• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of:
  • Criminal background check
  • Verification of previous employment
  • Credit check