What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director position at Midland County, TX?
Salary : $126,052.10 Annually
Location : Midland, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2019-00468
Department : County Commissioners
Opening Date : 10 / 16 / 2024
Summary
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Maintains and repairs various systems and equipment, including, but not limited to, heaters, air conditioners, electrical equipment, and plumbing; monitors and maintains security, fire alarm, and energy management systems; and fills out appropriate paperwork for documentation of work performed
SUMMARY
The Human Resources Director originates and coordinates Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs and assists and advises elected officials / department heads about Human Resources issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure all policies including the Code of Ethics are followed by department personnel. Registers and ensures the attendance of department in training classes. Manages all operations of the Human Resources, including assigning and reviewing work, directing, training, conducting performance reviews, promotions, discharges, and disciplinary; measures planning and designing work procedures to utilize resources efficiently.
Qualifications, Education, and / or experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have evidence of practicing of a high level of confidentiality, as well as excellent organizational skills. Also, should have the ability to conceptualize and implement big picture / strategic projects. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are rep1-esentative of the knowledge, skill, and / or .ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
A minimum of a bachel01Js degree or equivalent in Human Resources related field required. Ten plus yea.rs of progressive leadership experience with specialized training in employment law, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training. and preventive labor relations, preferred. Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement, and organizations that practice effective Human Resources Management also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and / or ability
KNOWLEDGE OF / SKILLS AND ABILITY
Must possess a broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, training, and development. Need to have appropriate oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. Possession of the ability to interact effectively with the Commissioner's Court. Position requires excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be able to obtain and keep Notary Public ce11ification and PHR or SPHR designation. Must be insurable by agency insurance ca1Tier. Must have valid Texas driver's license, provide proof of insurance, and have adequate transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, write or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend, crouch, and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and / or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds such as, stacks ofrecords, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
These work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job is held in. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While pe1fom1ing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. Employees become eligible for this coverage on the 91st day of employment. Prices for other insurance are listed
LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county
CAFETERIA PLAN - All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and / or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS - Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment.
RETIREMENT PLAN - The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75". The "Rule of 75" is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more.
DEATH BENEFIT PLANS - There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
SOCIAL SECURITY - All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION - All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries.
LEAVE TIME - Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances.
FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LONGEVITY PAY
TELADOC SERVICES-as of 1 / 1 / 19 This service gives you access to a medical professional via the internet at no charge to the employee. To use this service you must be covered under the County medical plan and register with Teladoc.
Salary : $126,052
