Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Summary:

This is a high-level position responsible for overseeing the county's personnel programs, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, employer-employee relations, labor negotiations, benefit administration, affirmative action, and employee development functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, interpret, monitor, and administer policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform employment-related activities such as test development, recruitment, screening, and other selection processes.
• Determine job classification and groupings, FLSA exemption status, recommend salary levels substantiated by internal and external analysis.
• Administer and maintain annual salary schedules, reclassifications, and cost-of-living adjustments.
• Advise employees and managers regarding effective employment relationships.
• Participate in labor contract negotiations.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct staff training and development programs.
• Confer with department heads concerning HR planning, organizational development, and goal setting.
• Represent the department in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional and business organizations, employee organizations, and the public.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in a human resources department, preferably in the public sector.
• Three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in communications and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

The county offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.