Human Resources Director; A262010-1 Administration; HR

Overview

Under general administrative direction, is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Human Resources department that includes HR Administration, Health and Benefits, Recruitment/HRIS, Retirement/Civil Service, Risk Management, and Employee Relations/Learning and Development; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager's office. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; ensures the creation and maintenance of administrative standards, policies, and procedures for all department programs.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provides strategic planning of the Human Resources Operations and oversees the divisions of HR Administration, Health and Benefits, Risk Management, Recruitment/HRIS, Employee Relations/Learning & Development, and Retirement/Civil Services.
• Develops, implements, and administers goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws; ensures fair treatment, preventing discrimination, and promoting a safe working environment; stays updated on these laws to maintain compliance and protect the rights of City employees and mitigate risk liability exposure to the City.
• Performs contract management, including drafting Human Resources related agreements; negotiates and finalizes contracts; ensures legal and regulatory compliance; administers, renews, and amends human resources contracts.
• Creates, implements, and reviews policies and practices to align with the organization's mission, vision, values, and goals; complies with legal requirements that address Human Resources issues.
• Plans and develops career development and succession planning in Leadership Development, Career Succession, Retention, Training and Development to meet organizational needs and objectives.
• Applies equity in human resources management by ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all current and future employees; fosters a work environment that treats individuals fairly regardless of background or title.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates key manager assignments/directives.
• Plans, develops, and monitors the departmental budget, objectives, and goals; monitors expenditures to ensure budget compliance and progress toward goals.
• Monitors recruitment, referral, and processing of new employees; ensures compliance with City policies and applicable laws.
• Maintains transparent and legally compliant relationships with stakeholders, vendors, employees, and interested parties.
• Administers and monitors the Compensation and Classification Plan; ensures pay changes are entered each pay period; analyzes requests for reclassification and re-evaluates positions as necessary; ensures fair and equitable pay administration.
• Maintains awareness of changes in laws governing personnel administration and ensures City compliance at all times.
• Develops, administers, and enforces personnel policies and procedures; ensures compliance with the same.
• Advises management on employee relations issues; provides guidance during grievance procedures; recommends solutions and ensures compliance with practices and regulations.
• Plans, directs, and monitors recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, and removal of City personnel; ensures accuracy and timeliness and compliance with laws.
• Promotes equity in human resources management as an ongoing effort to ensure fairness and equal opportunities.
• Oversees career development and succession planning in Leadership Development, Career Succession, Retention, training and development to meet organizational needs.
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors maintenance of employee benefit and retirement programs and makes recommendations on programs; ensures benefits and retirement needs are recognized and provided.
• Provides oversight for…