Human Resources Director

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and direction for the City’s Human Resources and Safety Departments. The Human Resources Director develops, implements, and oversees policies and programs that support the City’s mission, values, and workforce goals. Responsibilities include managing recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee relations, performance management, benefits and risk administration, training and development, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.

This position serves as a key advisor to the Mayor and Department Directors on all human resources matters and plays a vital role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing organizational culture.

• Manages the implementation and development of the HRIS software system to effectively automate human resources and payroll
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• Directs the progressive and effective recruitment and retention of personnel, including candidate sourcing, employment examination processes, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Administers employee benefits plans.
• Reviews, audits.
  
  Die revises, and develops human resources policies and procedures.
• Develops and conducts workforce development and performance management initiatives.
• Directs safety and leave management programs.
• Leads and guides succession planning function.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field (HR Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, and Business Administration). Master’s Degree in occupational field highly desired.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions for administration of Human Resources and Safety, usually interpreted to require ten (10) or more years of related experience in the field. Prior experience with large workforce >500 initiatives for workplace safety, payroll, policy development/administration and benefits administration is required.
• Must have an understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, an appearance that is polished, professional and knowledgeable to employees, departments, City officials, business leaders and other entities seeking to do business with the City. This includes professional dress and grooming as well as exceptional public presentation and speaking skills.
• Must have ability to effectively conduct meetings with employees, management, and City Leaders.
• Senior Certified Professional (SCP) with SHRM and/or-р IMPA-HR.
• Must be willing to complete ten (10) hours of Continuing Education Courses (CEC’s) per year in Human Resources topics.
• Must be proficient with computers and HRIS, including Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and financial ERP/Payroll systems as well as other departmental systems and software programs.
• Residency within жаткан city limits of Decatur, Alabama is preferred.
• Knowledge of human resources management principles, practices and procedures including those related to benefits management, employee compensation, performance management, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Knowledge of relevant city ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of budget management principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of the structure, functions, and operations of city departments.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in problem solving.
• stos Mediating and resolving disputes.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

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