Human Resources Manager

For full consideration, apply by 4:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026:

Under limited supervision, performs highly complex managerial and strategic work in the areas of human resources, and ensures Town compliance with all State and Federal regulations pertaining to employment. Work involves forecasting human resource needs and advising executive management staff of human resource needs and problems; assisting in developing agency-wide policies and procedures; investigating employees’ grievances and recommending appropriate action; and directing the implementation of a comprehensive human resources program by managing such functional areas as recruitment and employment, employee/employer relations, EEO/AA, training and development, benefits, personnel transactions, and records.

• Supervises department employees which involves such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, recommending promotions, discipline, termination, and salary increases.
• Provides in-house consulting for Town department heads; provides information to and assists Town supervisors in resolving employee relations and work performance problems in accordance with Town policies, procedures, and all pertinent laws and regulations.
• Oversees the administration of Town employee/retiree benefits programs, including health insurance, life insurance, voluntary insurance coverages, Worker’s Compensation, etc.
• Advises managers in hiring decisions; reviews salary offers to ensure compliance with starting pay policies.
• Receives and responds to employee/public inquiries, concerns, and complaints regarding personnel policies and procedures and department services.
• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures.
• Ensures Town compliance with employment-related laws and guidelines; provides related training for Town personnel; and prepares and submits reports as required.
• Works with legal counsel to address employee concerns and other legal personnel issues.
• Provides for the adequate training and development of department staff.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and confidential employee records.
• Represents the Town at personnel related hearings and investigations.
• Attends training, seminars, and conferences; and conducts research to stay abreast of legislation and trends in human resource administration.
• Administers performance evaluation program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.
• Maintains the random drug testing protocol.
• Files EEO – 1 annually and other governmental reports bi-annually; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Reviews and rewrites job descriptions as necessary.
• Contributes input to Human Resources department in budget preparation.
• Receives and/or reviews a variety of records and reports (such as EEO form, employment application, new hire forms, payroll changes/status form, and personnel requisition).
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documentation (such as first report of injury, employee’s handbook, memorandums, Family Medical Leave Act letters, and COBRA / Exit interview letters).
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals (such as Finance Director, Town Council members, job applicants, health insurance representatives, subordinates, other department directors and personnel, and the general public).
• Greets visitors that are inquiring about a job.
• Performs general administrative/office work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools (such as calculator, standard office tools, etc.); a variety of supplies (such as writing instruments, paper, letterhead and envelopes, self-inking stamps, general office supplies, etc.); and a variety of computer software (such as INCODE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, etc.).
• Operates a variety of office equipment and machinery (such as paper shredder, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, telephone, computer, printer, etc.).

Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus two additional years’ coursework in personnel administration, business administration, or closely related field supplemented by two to three years of experience in human resources administration, and one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A Master’s degree and Society for Human Resources (SHRM) certification are preferred.