Description

• Oversees the development and administration of human resource programs designed to attract, develop and retain excellent employees; and, policies and practices designed to align the organization’s behavior with its values.
• Develops and administers the County’s benefits programs and Compensation Plan; oversees employee relations, and, organizational development efforts including training programs, performance measurement, quality improvement, and development of strategic initiatives.
• Communicates information to County employees and public as appropriate; provides accurate information, recommendations to leadership regarding a wide range of human resource related topics including benefits, compensation, employee relations, etc.
• Responsible for the effective supervision of assigned staff  including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities; develops and manages department budget.
• Interprets all County personnel policies and procedures, including the County Compensation Plan, recruitment and employment programs, grievance procedures, EEO and diversity initiatives, performance management programs, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business, public administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred; certification as a Human Resource professional through an approved agency preferred; and, considerable experience in human resource management, preferably in the public sector, which shall have included supervisory experience.
• Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
• Extensive knowledge of human resource information systems; trends, best practices, development issues, and theories of human resource management.
• Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; lead teams; facilitate groups; maintain effective working relationships with employees, department directors, County officials, representatives from the private sector or other localities, and the public.