Director of Human Resources

Purpose of Position:
The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of the County's human resources function, including workforce planning, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, and HR operations. The Director advises County leadership on workforce matters and ensures HR programs and practices support organizational goals, legal compliance, and a positive and productive workplace.

Strategic HR Leadership:
Develops and implements the Countys human resources strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Provides leadership and guidance to the HR team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Responsible for preparing and administering the HR budget and monitoring expenditures. Has the authority to hire, discipline, evaluate, and terminate HR employees. Partners with executive leadership to anticipate HR needs and develop solutions that drive organizational success.

Workforce Planning and Recruitment:
Leads workforce planning efforts to ensure the County has the right talent to meet present and future needs. Oversees recruitment and selection processes, ensuring fairness, consistency, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Develops and implements strategies to attract and retain a diverse and skilled workforce.

Provides expert guidance to supervisors and employees on matters related to Employee And Labor Relations. Ensures The Consistent Application Of HR Policies, Procedures, And Applicable Labor Laws. Oversees And/or Provides Guidance Regarding

• Workplace investigations
• Grievances
• Progressive discipline, corrective action, suspension, and termination processes
• Performance management
• Labor relations
• Compensation and Benefits:
  Maintains relationships with retirement systems, insurance carriers, benefits brokers, employment counsel, state and federal agencies, auditors, and HR professional organizations. Oversees health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave programs, COBRA, and related benefits. Analyzes compensation and benefits trends and recommends adjustments.

Develops, revises, and implements HR policies and procedures, keeping them current with changing laws and best practices and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Advises the County Manager, executive leadership, elected officials, and supervisors on the interpretation and application of personnel policies and applicable employment requirements, including:

• Employment law including but not limited to; FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, ADEA, USERRA applicable Maryland and Dorchester County employment laws
• Harassment and discrimination
• Workers compensation
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and workplace safety initiatives
• Regulatory reporting
• Policy compliance

Responsible for personnel records, HRIS integrity, data security, retention requirements, public records requirements, and confidentiality. Partners with the Payroll Department to ensure wage and hour compliance and the accurate administration of pay changes, deductions, and timekeeping.

Leads new-hire onboarding, orientation, transfers, training/development, promotions, separations, exit interviews, succession planning and required documentation.

Collects, analyzes, and reports HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs and support data-driven decision-making. Presents HR-related information to executive leadership and elected officials as needed

Performs other duties as assigned.