Human Resources​/Risk Management Director

Under the direction of the City Manager, this position is responsible for developing, administering, and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall strategic direction of the City, specifically in the areas of talent, recruitment, retention management, position classification, pay administration, human relations, succession planning, organizational, performance management, labor relations, training, development, budget and compensation. Is also responsible for risk prevention strategy for the City specifically in the areas of Workers Compensation and Liability.

• Interprets City policy regarding human resource matters to departmental officials, employees, and their representatives.
• Collaborates with Directors to understand the City’s Goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention
• Plans, develops, coordinates, administers and implements the administration of human resource programs, including, but not limited to the following: compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; training and development; risk management and liability; and Labor Relations.
• Formulates and executes the City’s Human Resource policies.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management, including activities associated with Affi… (continued)
• Plans, organizes, and directs position classification and pay plans including position audits, job evaluations, wage surveys, and staffing recommendations.
• Conducts research and analysis of City’s and Private Industry trends.
• Conducts Orientation of new Personnel for City and Police Department; completes all employee forms (EAN, Benefit, Retirement, Policies) for new employees. Enters all employee information into HRIS System.
• Monitors and ensures the City’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develops and implements Department Budget. Oversees MIS Department Budget.
• Facilitates professional development, job‑related training, and certification activities of City Staff.
• Administers Human Resource Information System (HRIS) Program which is provided by a third party.
• Administers Workers’ Compensation policy; reviews accident report forms, contacts physician; sends information to insurance carrier. Completes all OSHA forms.
• Administers Risk Management; reviews accident report information; contacts Police Department to obtain report if accident; sends all information to insurance carrier.
• Administers Employee Action Notices for all employee changes.
• Administers Performance Appraisal System; disburses probationary and annual performance appraisals. Reviews appraisals for completeness and accuracy.
• Administers Disciplinary Action Program. Consolidates all employee disciplinary documentation to make decisions regarding termination.
• Creates and maintains personnel files and record systems.
• Administers and implements the fringe benefits program; enters employee benefit information into HRIS System and other benefit agency information systems; ensures invoices are accurate; organizes and implements open enrollment.
• Administers the Union Contracts for City Staff and Police Department. Prepares labor contract proposals; assists in the negotiation of union contracts; manages all grievances arising out of labor agreements.
• Investigates and responds to discrimination charges filed against the City through internal grievances or external agencies.
• Investigates problems incident to the reallocation of positions, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and non‑union grievances.
• Responsible for maintaining the HR, MIS, and AV Emergency Management Plan. Updates plan as necessary.
• Administers FEMA (Federal…