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Alamosa County Co is Hiring a Human Resources Director Near Alamosa, CO

JOB SUMMARY: Performs administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, coordinating, guiding, recruitment, hiring, dismissal, and monitoring the activities of the County’s personnel practices to ensure that the employees’ needs are met, and the County’s goals are furthered in a positive direction. Provides information and assistance to employees, job applicants and the general public regarding personnel functions, policies and procedures. In addition, it prepares and maintains a variety of manual and automated personnel files, records and reports. Plans, monitors, evaluates, and administers the County’s risk management program. This position works with confidential personnel matters; handles confidential information/documents for the County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and
responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be
required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as
defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
• Assists in the development of objectives, strategies, plans, policies, and programs for the
County’s Human Resources function.
• Manages and implements employment policies and procedures that enhance the long-range
goals of the County, that provide equal employment opportunities for all employees, and that
adhere to all government regulations and compliance procedures. Acts as a resource to
employees and managers/supervisors in the interpretation of those policies in order to insure
consistent application among employees.
• Researches or insures complete investigation of all complaints of violation of the policies and
procedures.

ALAMOSA COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: County Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY GRADE RANGE: 150
DATE ADOPTED: October, 2018 Revised May 2021

Performs administrative and professional work in planning, organizing,
coordinating, guiding, recruitment, hiring, dismissal, and monitoring the
activities of the County’s personnel practices to ensure that the employees’
needs are met, and the County’s goals are furthered in a positive direction.
Provides information and assistance to employees, job applicants and the
general public regarding personnel functions, policies and procedures. In
addition, it prepares and maintains a variety of manual and automated
personnel files, records and reports. Plans, monitors, evaluates, and administers
the County’s risk management program. This position works with confidential
personnel matters; handles confidential information/documents for the County
Administrator and Board of County Commissioners.

• Administers all employment activities including recruitment, selection, hiring, promotions,
transfers, compensation, career development, and termination or retirement.
• Assists with pre-employment interviews and testing as requested by the Department Heads.
• Maintains responsibility for informing the County Administrator of any shifts in manpower
needs, potential problems on staff, and other personnel-related crises.
• Assists managers and supervisors with discipline, coaching and performance improvement plans
that emphasize a progressive disciplinary process when behavior warrants warning and
coaching. Ensure full discovery of facts are communicated to decision makers when discipline
lead to termination.
• Makes recommendations regarding employee training, i.e. safety as it relates to loss prevention
and workers compensation. Provides yearly updates to all county employees regarding
Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment, ethics, and civil rights.
• Responds to all EEOC complaints in writing, person or by phone with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission.
• Responsible for updating New Hire Directory with the State of Colorado.
• Serves as the County Civil Rights Officer and the Americans with Disabilities Act 504 Officer.
• Serves as one of two County HIPAA Compliance Officers.
• Serves as Department of Human Services Civil Rights Coordinator for any client grievances.
• Manages the County drug and alcohol testing program.
• Responsible for getting all documents to payroll for processing any changes of employee status
• Oversees the management of personnel records and the processing of paperwork for
management of employees.
• Oversees the ongoing communication with employees and county administration in order to
encourage open dialogue with employees.
• Researches, recommends, and administers a comprehensive benefits program that fulfills the
requirements of the County is competitive in the marketplace. Acts as claims contact for
employee benefits and retirement plans.
• Makes analyses and recommendations and implements controls for compensation programs.
Provides wage and salary evaluation method and maintains a performance appraisal system.
• Assists supervisors in the development of job descriptions. Works with the department
managers to identify promotable employees and assists in career development and succession
planning.
• Works with legal counsel on human resource matters to insure compliance of County policies
and procedures with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Advises County Administrator with respect to the requirements of state and federal regulations;
investigates all employment claims brought against the County under state and federal wage
and hour statues, unemployment compensation statutes, state and federal fair employment
practice statutes, and occupational safety and health regulations. When necessary will testify in
charges of violations.
• Advises County Administrator on any changes of direction in employment law as it may affect
the County, and recommends general management policies regarding employee relations.

• Represents the County in employee “third party” relationships, including insurance claims,
background checks, professional services, and employment verifications.
• Handles all appeal and grievance procedures as brought forth by the employees, and acts as
facilitator in employment disputes.
• Recommends and implements organizational plans that are responsive to individual employee
needs, departmental needs, and the needs of the County.
• Oversees the onboarding process of new employees, including policies and procedures, benefits
and safety.
• Provides input on the selection of loss control insurance providers, then monitors, evaluates,
and administers the County’s Risk Management program. Acts as claims contact and plan
administrator for property, casualty, liability and workers’ compensation insurance plans.
• Maintains county e-mail system on Google Application program for new hires and separations of
employment.
• Compiles quarterly reports to County Administrator regarding employee statistics, including new
hires, terminations, worker compensation claims, etc.
• Makes occasional presentations to the Board of County Commissioners as requested by the
County Administrator.
• Assist with the support of the County-wide strategic plans.
• Ability to work schedule to meet all the obligation of the position
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Ability to communicate (verbally & in writing) in English
• Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County
• Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge:
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public personnel administration.
• Thorough knowledge of personnel management including methods and techniques of
recruitment, selection, and placement; position classification and management; compensation
administration; employee development, training, and performance appraisal; employee
relations; benefits administration; grievance facilitation; and counseling.
• Thorough knowledge of budgetary management, state and federal wage and hour statutes,
unemployment compensation statutes, state and federal fair employment practice statutes, and
occupational safety and health regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of modern insurance administration, management, and practices in
workers’ compensation, and employee benefits insurance.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices.

Skills:
• Maintain confidentiality and have the strength of character to enforce policies.

• Manage multiple tasks with an ever-changing set of emergency situations.
• Strategic Planning principles and practices
• Read and interpret policy, procedure manuals, insurance and benefit documents, federal and
state statutes.
• Stay organized and practice good time management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of ACS is helpful.
• Problem solving involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical
situations.
• Analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures
or government regulations
Abilities:
• Ability to complete work while incurring frequent interruptions.
• Be able to establish positive working relationships with administration, managers, elected
officials, employees, vendors and the public.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral
and diagram form.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,
clients, customers, and general public.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management or related field or four (4) or more years of
progressively responsible experience within Human Resources.
• Experience as a supervisor is desirable.
• Certification from a recognized HR organization is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work evening or weekends on an as needed basis. Must be able to attend occasional
out-of-town training or meetings, occasionally requiring overnight stay(s).
• Must pass a CBI background check and pre-employment drug screening.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal physical effort generally
required in the performance of duties under typically office conditions. Position requires the ability to
operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is
frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with
hands and arms. The position is required to stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and
vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience.
Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to

moderate amounts of weight. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing.
Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift (at least 10
pounds but no more than 25 pounds). The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the
situation.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential
functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of
responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals
may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or
relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally
protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any
disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender
identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements
of the job change.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$104k-134k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/29/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

02/02/2023

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