What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR position at Bullhead City, Arizona?
STATEMENT OF THE JOB
The Human Resources Director plans and coordinates the City human resource and risk management programs including recruitment, personnel policy administration, performance management, organizational development and training, workers’ compensation, risk management, employee and labor relations, compensation management, employee benefits, safety, and wellness programs.
The position of Human Resources Director is a key member of the City’s Senior Management Team, who reports to the City Manager or Designee. The position is a full-time exempt position requiring attendance at meetings outside of regular business hours. The Human Resources Director works in an office environment and is frequently away from the department attending meetings in other locations. This position routinely handles highly sensitive and/or confidential information. This position will also experience constant contact with internal staff and the community at large. The Human Resources/Risk Manager will lead and supervise a team. The Human Resources Director is expected to collaborate with the City Manager or Designee on a daily/weekly basis to generate positive outcomes for the municipality.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/LICENSING & TRAINING
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the area of human resources (employee relations, compensation, labor relations, benefits administration, and recruitment) including demonstrated supervision and management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Supplemental credentials such as PHR, SHMR, SPHR or Senior Certified Professional is preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Organizational Development, Benefits Administration or closely related field from an accredited educational institution is preferred.
LICENSING & TRAINING:
- Valid State Driver’s License.
- National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
- Manages staff operations to include planning, coordinating, and supervising activities and projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
- Develops human resources staff to ensure continual professional growth as content matter experts in related disciplines.
- Develops a human resources strategic plan, practices and programs while identifying innovative solutions to streamline and enhance overall effectiveness.
- Directs employee safety initiatives including leading the City’s Safety Team program.
- Directs the City’s benefits and wellness programs.
- Reviews and ensures compliance with regulations, codes and ordinances.
- Serves as compliance officer for equal opportunity.
- Manages and recommends administrative, operational and system improvements within the Human Resources Division to streamline and enhance overall effectiveness.
- Directs personnel files and human resources record management systems.
- Ensures confidentiality and completeness of records.
- Serves as Chief EEO Officer, HIPAA Privacy Officer, Harassment Policy Compliance Officer and ADA Compliance Officer.
- Maintains statistical records on human resources operations.
- Coordinates all facets of the employment process including recruitment, benefits, and out-processing.
- Coordinates and prepares data for regulating agencies.
- Manages contracts, as needed and approves related insurance certificates/endorsements.
- Represents the City on human resources and risk management matters.
- Leads and supervises the City’s risk management, safety, and wellness efforts.
- Prepares reports and pertinent documentation for City Manager as requested.
- Conducts and documents employee exit interviews as requested.
- Attends and participates in professional organizational meetings, seminars and workshops to stay abreast of new trends and innovations related to the human resources field.
- Serves as a staff liaison to boards, committees, and commissions as assigned.
- Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong working knowledge of human resource practices, laws, and regulations impacting policy areas within human resources. Knowledge required in the areas of employee and labor relations, recruitment, salary and benefits administration, workers’ compensation and risk management.
- Knowledge of the principles of governmental organization and administration.
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple overlapping projects spanning over several months.
- Ability to direct the work of others while leading and motivating a team.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and make sound recommendations to the City Manager.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff, management, organizations and the general public.
- Working knowledge of training techniques and resources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate and facilitate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment and initiative.
- Ability to perform investigations while maintaining confidentiality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, ability to read printed materials and/or computer screens.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
