Human Resources Manager

Support the Public Utilities department with recruitment, talent development/training, employee retention, and employee relations while working closely with the county's Human Resources Division.

• Serve as primary point of contact for gathering information on new or updated Department positions and route details to the HR Division for action
• Coordinate departmental recruitment activities, including partnering with hiring managers and the HR Division to post vacant positions
• Discuss vacancies with assigned division managers, supervisors, and Division Directors
• Facilitate selection of new hires by advising and supporting managers with interviews and selection procedures, including conducting and/or arranging interviews
• Use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as a Subject Matter Expert/HR Liaison to support recruitment functions for the assigned Department
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Manager to complete recruitment tasks in ATS
• Maintain understanding of Employment Operations, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and Compensation/Total Rewards functions and processes for the Collier County Manager's Agency
• Ensure compliance with employment record retention requirements and applicable public record laws
• Apply County Compensation Administration requirements and the Pay and Classification plan guidelines to support compliant, equitable job offers
• Provide basic guidance to managers and Department officials on reorganization plans and related classification and compensation issues
• May represent the assigned Department in HR compensation audit processes or salary studies
• Perform employee relations duties in conjunction with the HR Labor & Employee Relations Manager
• Identify appropriate disciplinary actions, review disciplinary actions, and prepare disciplinary notice forms
• Discuss circumstances, disciplinary actions, and expected corrective actions with employees and supervisors
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve employee grievances, discrimination complaints, unfair treatment concerns, and other employee relations issues with oversight of the HR Labor & Employee Relations Manager or designee
• Support employee training in areas such as discipline, fair treatment, and standards of conduct
• Actively pursue conflict resolution when necessary
• Communicate with employees and Department supervisors about leaves and ensure compliance with agency requirements for absences
• May assist with facilitating training programs, strategic planning sessions, and workshops coordinated by the HR Talent Development Manager
• Support employees with Learning Management System (LMS) questions and provide reports/metrics as a super-user when needed
• Act as an internal advisor/consultant for training and career development issues and programs aligned with County-approved plans
• Answer questions and explain policies, procedures, and the intent of training and career development programs
• Assist supervisors and managers in building capability to advise and support employee development
• Provide information on Tuition Assistance
  , directing employees to the HR Division for program administration and reimbursement requests
• Stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and County policies to ensure Department compliance
• Provide information to interested employees on FRS and 457 programs

• Direct and evaluate assigned staff
• Process employee concerns and problems
• Direct work, counsel, and discipline employees as needed
• Complete employee performance appraisals

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Five (5) years of related experience
• Alternative option: candidates without a degree must have four (4) additional years of related experience
• Fingerprinting required

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Learning Management System (LMS)

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications
• Essential Employees may be required to work during undeclared or declared emergencies; the County's Administrative Office determines incident-by-incident requirements
• This posting is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions