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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION (REV12/2024)

GEM COUNTY

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Director DATE: 12/12/2024

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Board of County Commissioners

SALARY: \$65,000 to \$75,000, SALARY EXEMPT

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance paid for employee, PERSI Retirement, Sick Leave,

Vacation after 1 year, Holiday Pay, and Funeral Leave

SUMMARY

The primary function of an employee in this class is to develop, coordinate and administer Gem Countys human

resources program; advise County officials and department heads on human resources matters; and perform other

related duties as required. The Human Resource Director will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human

Resources (HR) department including overseeing hiring and interviewing practices, administering employee

policies, and conducting investigations and enforcement related to County policies and practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, coordinate and administer Gem Countys human resources program.

Work with the Board of County Commissioners to determine short and long-term human resource goals

and objectives and direct strategic planning for countywide human resources needs.

Oversee the Countys human resources program including employee relations, recruitment, retention,

training, development, compensation and classification.

Advise the Board of County Commissioners on countywide leadership and professional development,

performance evaluations, and other human resource matters as needed.

Work together with County legal counsel to assure County practice and policies comply with state and

federal laws and regulations.

Direct and supervise Human Resources staff, including mentoring, performance management and

achievement of department goals.

Work directly with elected officials, department heads, and supervisors to address human resources needs

and resolve issues including performance management.

Review and approve class specifications and job descriptions including minimum qualifications.

Investigate employee complaints and harassment and discrimination claims.

Work with legal staff to respond to EEOC and IHRC charges.

Maintain official personnel files including training records and

Recommend management practices related to human resources information systems.

Conduct exit interviews and prepare turnover reports.

Oversee budget and expenditures.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION (REV12/2024)

Mentor individual supervisors and managers on effective supervision and performance management.

Conduct training for managers and employees on human resources related topics including new employee

orientation.

Approve and monitor Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests.

Respond on behalf of the County on unemployment compensation claims.

Participate in interview processes for all County positions.

Oversee the development, maintenance and distribution of the employee handbook and policies.

Collaborate with the Clerks office regarding the Countys employee benefits including medical, dental,

vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account plans, retirement, unemployment

insurance, sick leave, vacation leave, military leave, court/jury duty leave, and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

?nowledge of best practices and principles of human resources management and administration.

Knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations, including the ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA,

PWFA and Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of recruitment, classification and compensat ion, employee

relations, organizational development and performance management.

Knowledge of effective employee supervision and motivation.

Knowledge of personal computers and various Microsoft Office products.

Skill in communicating with culturally diverse populations.

Ability to:

Ability to work with diverse personalities

Ability to interpret policies and procedures and explain complex information to others.

Ability to compile data and information for reports, compose letters and memoranda, and make

presentations in group settings.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and exercise tact and discretion.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of