Human Resources Director

Description

Performs complex professional work planning, organizing, evaluating, and executing personnel programs and services, while ensuring legal compliance, for the betterment of the organization as a whole. Work involves setting policies, goals, and strategies under the limited direction of the Deputy Town Manager. Leadership and support are exercised among all personnel throughout the organization. This position is designated as essential during emergency or disaster situations.

Essential Job Functions

• Advises, assists, and collaborates with Town Administration on personnel matters; counsels department directors, supervisors, and employees on personnel policies, practices, and procedures.  
• Leads the employee relations program; counsels and assists department directors, supervisors, and employees in resolving workplace issues; administers the employee performance management program; coordinates staff training, conflict resolution, and grievance processes. 
• Develops, maintains, and interprets personnel policies and organizational employee handbooks, including recommending changes and assisting with implementation. 
• Recruits and selects department personnel; assigns, supports, trains, and inspects the work of staff; rewards, coaches, counsels, evaluates staff performance, and provides corrective action, if needed. 
• Develops and implements the employee compensation and benefits program as directed by Town Management. 
• Supports the renewal process for benefits and recommends contract awards; negotiates contracts with carriers. 
• Supports risk management programs including workers compensation and the reporting of all claims, compliance, and case management. 
• Supports the recruitment and selection process for filling Town vacancies including the screening of applications, interviews, new hire orientations, exit interviews, and processing of associated paperwork. 
• Supports the planning and coordination of employee recognition and health and wellness programs; and serves on various related committees. 
• Prepares, administers, and monitors the department budget. 
• Oversees the Town’s overall training program to include departmental safety training programs and the online learning management system. 
• Leads safety-related committees, develops agendas, and coordinates meetings. 
• Conducts periodic risk prevention audits of Town assets and oversees inspections carried out by outside agencies. 
• Attends meetings, workshops, and training seminars to keep abreast of changes in employment law to ensure compliance. 
• Acts as the Town’s Safety Officer, including during inclement weather or other emergencies 
• Promotes and demonstrates organizational culture, core values, and leadership philosophies consistent with, or complementary to, Town administration. 
• Serves as a member of the Town’s Staff Support Team. 
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by the Town. 
• Performs work during emergency situations as necessary, upon request, or as assigned by the Deputy Town Manager. 
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy Town Manager. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in human resources management, public administration, business administration, or related field and extensive experience in personnel administration and management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. 
• Possession of SPHR, PHR, IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP upon hire preferred. 
• OSHA-10 certification within twelve months of hire. 
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within six months of hire. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to apply servant leadership principles and the Town’s core values in the performance of duties.  
• Ability to balance organizational priorities and individual employee situations, while placing priority on the betterment of the entire organization. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of philosophy, principles, and practices of public personnel administration such as the accepted methods and practices of classification and pay, testing and selection, health and safety programs, and employment law. 
• General knowledge of governmental organization and administration. 
• Thorough knowledge of employee training procedures and programs. 
• Skilled in preparing and presenting training programs, including safety training programs.   
• Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively both orally and in written form. 
• Ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and studies and to prepare related reports and recommendations. 
• Ability to be detail-oriented and accountable for the output coming from the department. 
• Ability to use judgment and to apply selected policies, procedures, and regulations in maintaining and processing personnel transactions. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, supervisors, employees, and the public. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 

Physical and Cognitive Demands Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Work requires the ability to maintain a high level of cognitive function and concentration to perform detailed analysis and execute critical thinking. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The Town is interested in hiring qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. 

Salary : $104,000 - $130,000