Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resource management or a related field or a demonstrated equivalent in formal education and experience.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in a human resources department, preferably in the public sector. Three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in communications and interpersonal skills.
As a Director of Human Resources under administrative direction of the County Administrative Officer, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the County’s personnel programs, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, employer-employee relations, labor negotiations, benefit administration, affirmative action and employee development functions, and other personnel management functions. Provides expert professional assistance to County Administrative Officer, Board of Supervisors, other County department heads and employees. Under general direction, performs a variety of complex, professional and analytical activities in support of assignments.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This single position, at-will, classification is characterized by the director level responsibility to manage and direct a full-service integrated personnel system and demands a high level of skill, knowledge, and ability in all aspects of human resources. The work requires initiative, judgment, discretion, and the ability to make independent decisions in recommending, implementing, and administrating County personnel rules, policies, and procedures in compliance with legal requirements. Emphasis is placed on overall leadership and management skills in developing and implementing personnel program objectives, and in guiding/directing the organization in a manner that achieves policy goals of the county and integrates programs and employees in the most efficient means within available resources. Requires creative ability, resourcefulness and discriminating judgment in the analysis and solution of complex problems and the ability to make technical decisions on specialized and complex matters.
Examples of Duties
Include, but are not limited to the represented duties below. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
- Gather information and assess resources to coordinate all human resource functions under the Human Resource Department. Perform record-keeping, review of employment practices, review HR policies and procedures. Establish departmental budget, goals, and objectives.
- Develop, implement, interpret, monitor, and administer policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Perform employment related activities such as test development, recruitment, screening, and other selection processes. Ensure compliance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws.
- Determine job classification and groupings, FLSA exemption status, recommend salary levels substantiated by internal and external analysis. Assist departments to define essential functions through job analysis and the development of position descriptions. Conduct research and salary surveys to recommend salaries to the County. Administer and maintain annual salary schedules, reclassifications, and cost of living adjustments. Direct the County in the development and implementation of a county-wide class/comp plan.
- Advise employees and managers regarding effective employment relationships. Directs employee surveys on job-related issues, summarizes and analyzes data and prepares reports. Investigates and recommends direction of disciplinary actions, complaints, grievances, etc. for employing officials.
- Participate in labor contract negotiations. Prepare management resources for negotiations by gathering information, resources, and proposals. Provide contract administration and interpretation, provide employees and supervisors with assistance on provisions of contracts and labor relation issues.
- Develop, coordinate, and conduct staff training and development programs for all personnel functions, management principles, rules, policies, and procedures. Oversee new employee on-boarding.
- Confer with department heads concerning HR planning, organizational development, and goal setting with periodic assessments of progress and attainment.
- Participate in the County strategic planning process. Be a full business partner by supporting the County mission.
- Responsible for the supervision, productivity, professionalism, and discipline of the human resources department staff.
- Represent the department in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional and business organizations, employee organizations and the public.
- Develop and present Board agenda items as required.
- Monitor and implement Human Resource compliance programs as mandated by the state, federal and court case decision/opinion; prepare a variety of personnel related presentations and reports.
- Responds to public inquiries and concerns.
- Conduct interactive process meetings to assure ADA compliance.
- Perform special projects as assigned by the County Administrative Officer and/or Board of Supervisors.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, Union leaders, other County employees and the public.