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Position Summary

The Human Resources Director performs a variety of complex administrative, managerial and professional duties related to planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the human resource programs in support of the Mayor and City Council, including classification, compensation, recruitment, selection, employee relations, labor relations, employee benefits, management development, and employee health and safety. Work is performed within policies and administrative regulations under the direction of the City Clerk. The individual in this position also serves as the Citys Public Information Officer, and the Citys Section 504/ADA Coordinator. The principal duties of the position are performed in a general office environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of the City human resource management function; develops and implements personnel policies; recommends and implements guidelines and practices; oversees personnel records management; assures completeness and confidentiality of human resource records; monitors and assures city-wide compliance with federal and state statutes; investigates alleged violations of law and human resource regulations.
• Implements human resources strategies and City Departments accountability, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations. Oversees the Citys compensation programs and system; direct internal and external studies to assure pay equity and market competitiveness.
• Oversees general employee relations and employee development; monitors application of policies to assure fair and consistent treatment of employees, resolves complex issues related to compensation, discipline and discharge; interpret and explain City policies and procedures, conduct investigations as needed and solicit legal opinions in matters of liability.
• Reviews state and federal legislation, court decisions, administrative rulings and related matters to determine if personnel practice and policies are in compliance with relevant laws.
• Develops organizational personnel strategies and policies through researching human resources issues; contributing information, and analysis; recommends HR objectives to the Mayor.
• Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Negotiates, implements, monitors, administers, and evaluates employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, voluntary insurance and retirement program options.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates insurance management programs including managing workers compensation claims, and safety issues and inspections.
• Create and enable communication between the City, media and the general public to ensure that any statements that are released to the press and public follow agency guidelines, are accurate and adhere to City policies with Mayors approval.
• Maintain City web site and social media presence; research, recommend and implement upcoming technology opportunities to maintain compliance and improve services to the community.
• Ensure that all Section 504/ADA documentation is updated on a regular basis, including the Citys Language Access Plan
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City, State and Federal laws, standards, procedures and practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by City Clerk or Mayor