Performance & Human Capital Manager

Gaston County’s Human Resources Department plays a vital role in recruiting and retaining top talent to serve the community. The department is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace that values all employees. 

The Human Resources team is responsible for maintaining accurate personnel records, managing benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and workers' compensation, as well as overseeing timekeeping and accident reporting. Additionally, Human Resources provides technical assistance to other County departments, helping them meet their unique needs and objectives.

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Develop, initiate and maintain effective programs for workforce retention, promotion and succession planning. Oversee applicant tracking system. Analyze data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, and turnover; Support the Human Resources Director to drive cultural change across the organization and strengthen the organization’s people capability through collaboration and partnerships. Oversee the development of initiatives that shape the culture; Accomplishes department objectives by supervising staff and organizing and monitoring work processes.
• Oversee the maintenance and execution of the performance management system and processes, including manager education, current job descriptions, standards of performance and performance evaluation instruments; Research and assist in the development of performance management training programs that focus on enabling the workforce to achieve improvements; Identifies and recommends reasonable short and long term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
• Establish calendar of activities for each department covering objective setting, annual reviews, and personal development plans.
• Oversees employee engagement programs and activities for the organization, including identifying areas of concern within departments that impact employee engagement, retention, and recruiting efforts.
• Works with County Strategic Plan partners to establish HR goals and objectives that will help propel the County's Strategic Plan. This visionary directive includes developing Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound goals that use relevant metrics and work plans to accomplish. 
• Oversee the Gaston County Fellowship Program, actively developing talent pipelines with area colleges and universities
• Oversee special projects assigned to the team 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources experience is required. Must have at least two (2) years of talent acquisition experience as well as at least two (2) years of progressive leadership and supervisory experience.Candidate must be able to work independently with the ability to conduct large-scale meetings with minimal input from others. Candidate must have superior verbal and written communication skills. Candidate should possess advanced skills in data collection, analysis and Microsoft Excel, and superior project management skills. Candidate should be familiar with NEOGOV products or possess the skills necessary to become proficient within six months of being hired. Candidate should possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills; experience designing, developing, and supporting organizational wide programs. Must have highly developed skills and experience in the development and preparation of strategic and business plans and partnering with the business to implement them. Must be able to collect, analyze, and maintain data gathered to inform targeted leadership development.

Salary : $31 - $53