Human Resources Director

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and direction for the City’s Human Resources and Safety Departments. The Human Resources Director develops, implements, and oversees policies and programs that support the City’s mission, values, and workforce goals. Responsibilities include managing recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee relations, performance management, benefits and risk administration, training and development, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. This position serves as a key advisor to the Mayor and Department Directors on all human resources matters and plays a vital role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture.

• Leads change management initiatives to ensure city human resources functions are in compliance with best practices, state and federal laws and regulations, and relevant standards.
• Manages the implementation and development of the HRIS software system to effectively automate human resources and payroll functions.
• Directs the progressive and effective recruitment and retention of personnel, including candidate sourcing, employment examination processes, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Administers employee benefits plans.
• Reviews, audits, revises, and develops human resources policies and procedures.
• Develops and conducts workforce development and performance management initiatives.
• Develops and implements leadership team building, development, and training for department heads, supervisor, and emerging leaders.
• Directs safety and leave management programs.
• Leads and guides succession planning function.
• Performs related duties.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field (HR Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, and Business Administration). Master’s Degree in occupational field highly desired.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions for administration of Human Resources and Safety, usually interpreted to require ten (10) or more years of related experience in the field. Prior experience with large workforce >500 initiatives for workplace safety, payroll, policy development/administration and benefits administration is required.
• Must have an understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, an appearance that is polished, professional and knowledgeable to employees, departments, City officials, business leaders and other entities seeking to do business with the City. This is includes professional dress and grooming as well as exceptional public presentation and speaking skills.
• Must have ability to effectively conduct meetings with employees, management, and City Leaders.
• Senior Certified Professional (SCP) with SHRM and/or IMPA-HR.
• Must be willing to complete ten (10) hours of Continuing Education Courses (CEC’s) per year in Human Resources topics.
• Must be proficient with computers and HRIS, including Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and financial ERP/Payroll systems as well as other departmental systems and software programs.
• Residency within the city limits of Decatur, Alabama is preferred.
• Knowledge of human resources management principles, practices and procedures including those related to benefits management, employee compensation, performance management, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Knowledge of relevant city ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of the structure, functions, and operations of city departments.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in mediating and resolving disputes.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
  

Guidelines

• Merit System rules, federal and state laws, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.
  
  

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of varied administrative, supervisory, and management duties. Strict rules and regulations combined with the variety of activities to be managed contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s human resource management functions. Successful performance ensures the efficient and effective delivery of human resource services to all city staff, job applicants, and other employers/agencies.
  
  

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, elected and appointed officials, benefits providers, job applicants, attorneys, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
• The work is typically performed in an office.
  
  

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• This position has direct supervision over Safety Specialist, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Generalists, Benefits Specialist, and Human Resources Assistant.