Human Resources Director

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs and administers the activities and operations of the Human Resources Department and manages the City's human resource management operations relating to recruitment, fringe benefits, labor relations, payroll, classification and compensation, training and development, and regulatory compliance; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies, and provides highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the City Manager;

and performs other related duties.

An incumbent of this class is a department head under the administrative direction of the City Manager, with responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operational direction of the Human Resources Department. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing department objectives and goals within guidelines established by the City Manager and City Council, and exercises supervision over subordinate professional, technical and support personnel.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assumes full management responsibility for all Human Resources Department personnel and activities including recruitment, fringe benefits, labor relations, payroll, classification and compensation, and training and development, and regulatory compliance; serves as Clerk to the Personnel Board and directs the preparation and maintenance of official minutes and other records relating to meetings and hearings.
• Manages the development and implementation of the Human Resources Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; established within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and directs the implementation of changes.
• Manages and coordinates the City's employee relations efforts in relation to general employment practices, labor/management relations, EEO, diversity, complaint/grievance procedures, dispute resolution, disciplinary procedures, and award/recognition programs. Participates in labor negotiations, interprets Memoranda of Understanding and represents the City in the meet and confer process.
• Develops, recommends, updates, and coordinates the implementation of new and revised human resources policies, procedures, programs, and systems.
• Ensures compliance with the City's policies and applicable Federal/State laws, rules, and regulations governing human resources operations.
• Develops and oversees the City's recruitment and selection program for all positions.
• Supervises the collection and processing of human resources actions and information including record keeping, performance appraisal reporting, procedures and forms.
• Administers the City's classification plan including reclassifying existing positions and recommending classifications for new positions.
• Oversees and administers the City's compensation plan including establishing and reassigning position classes to pay grades.
• Directs and coordinates the administration of the City's employee benefits programs including health, dental, vacation, and other benefits or services including employee identification, education reimbursement, employee assistance program and other services.
• Provides staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents monthly financial status, other staff reports and necessary correspondence; prepares and presents oral and written reports to the City Council, City Manager and other groups.
• Provides guidance and direction to senior management and other departments in a…