Director, Human Resources & Merit System

Director, Human Resources & Merit System

Job Description

Salary Range: $151,006+ Pitch Grade: 33 FLSA Status:
Exempt

The purpose of this classification is to plan, organize, direct, manage, administer and evaluate the countywide human resource-related function.

• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; ensures that department works effectively within budget allocation; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and County administrators and elected officials; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; collaborates with assigned staff to assist with complex situations and provides technical expertise; submits progress and activity reports to County administrators and elected officials.
• Oversees and directs the administration of countywide human resource function; develops and communicates new policies and revises existing policies and procedures to be effective, transparent, and legally defensible; ensures fair and consistent application of policies, procedures, and practices; advises Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Board of Commissioners, and department/agency heads regarding human resource practices and issues; conducts internal investigations; and resolves and recommends solutions to sensitive human resources issues.
• Develops short- and long-term goals, plans, and objectives for the department; researches and assesses current and future human resource needs to support the department's strategic plan as assigned; and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with all personnel laws and ordinances; assimilates and disseminates information on changes in laws and regulations; analyzes impact of changes on County policies and procedures; creates and implements compliance processes or procedures; responds to internal and external requests for information regarding local, state and federal personnel laws and ordinances; and ensures human resource information systems meet operating, legal and compliance standards.
• Develops and implements guidelines for employee actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers and terminations; directs recruiting and selecting processes that attract top talent; prepares, analyzes and revises class specs; directs screenings, interviews, background and reference checks; makes hiring and firing decisions and recommendations; and maintains related documentation; and manages the performance review process.
• Directs and implements a total compensation program that includes salary and non-salary rewards and employee appreciation events to attract and retain top talent; oversees salary surveys and recommends measures to maintain competitive salary structure to the administration based on available resources; analyzes compensation trends; directs performance evaluation program and revises as necessary; and pursues proactive measures to retain talent as resources are available.
• Directs, conducts and/or implements training programs to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, or laws; orient new employees; increase employee effectiveness, and promote a culture of engagement/wellness, including physical and mental fitness to perform assigned job duties; facilitate employee communication; and other training; and employee rewards and recognition activities to communicate and reinforce County business strategies, operational and financial needs and incentivize employees to excellence;
  
  develops annual training calendar; and conducts and/or coordinates training events with outside vendors to encourage continuous job-related employee development at all levels in the County.
• Oversees administrative hearing process for employee adverse…