Human Resources Director

Job Title: Human Resources Director

Salary range: $107,140.80 - $127,400 DOE/Q

Department: Administration

Hours: Full-Time; Benefitted

Job Description:

To apply for this position, visit: https://www.prothman.com/open-recruitments/?jobId=3215

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

This position oversees and is responsible for the planning, organizing, performing, and directing comprehensive human resources management ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local law, collective bargaining agreements, and CBS employment policies and procedures.

The work is performed under the Municipal Administrator’s general direction and supervision. The work is performed independently and based on technical expertise with discretion subject to compliance with the law. The HR Director directly supervises one employee in a Human Resources Generalist I/II position.

The HR Director position assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the Municipal Administrator and other department heads who formulates, determines, or effectuates management policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serves as a key HR advisor to the Municipal Administrator, department heads, and managers on strategic and day-to-day HR matters; develop and implement strategic plans for employee and labor relations that align with organizational goals
  • Provides advice and direction regarding all aspects of HR management and best practices
  • Participates in or conducts labor negotiations and directs the interpretation and administration of four (4) labor agreements
  • Meets with employees and management to provide information, answer questions, and resolve complaints as necessary to address HR matters and concerns
  • Coordinates or conducts employee training required by law and on other topics crucial for fostering a positive work environment and minimizing liability
  • Oversees or performs tasks related to the recruitment process, including the development and evaluation of recruitment plans, and assisting manager with the interview and hiring process
  • Administers various federal and state laws setting standards or requirements for the workplace such as CDL drug testing, background checks, and workplace safety laws to ensure compliance
  • Develops, maintains, and updates personnel policies, ensuring they reflect current labor laws and best practices in employee relations
  • Acts as liaison with insurance and benefit companies to manage the health, retirement, and EAP programs and works with employees ensuring accurate and timely enrollments and updates to employee records, access to and receipt of benefits, and resolving issues which arise
  • Manages the performance evaluation process, ensuring timely completion and providing training to supervisory personnel on effective evaluation techniques
  • Responsible for working with the contractor and maintaining the HRIS (NEOGOV) system
  • Oversees and manages the classification and compensation plan
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

  • Strategic level understanding of HR topics, processes, and best practices
  • Significant level of understanding multiple federal, state, and local laws affecting human resources
  • Principles and practices of labor relations including negotiation tactics, administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and arbitration processes
  • Public sector human resources work environment, local governments preferred

Skills in:

  • Operating a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint and other HR software
  • Dealing with a wide range of persons, including situations in which individuals may be upset over some issue where they are upset or disagree with a decision
  • Effective communication and negotiation, capable of resolving complex employee relations issues
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving to address HR challenges and improve departmental functions

Ability to:

  • Empathize and manage sensitive or contentious employee issues professionally
  • Interpret and apply complex legal and policy documents related to human resource management
  • Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations on HR and labor relations matters
  • Create and verbally deliver professional presentations to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Identify and maintain confidential information and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information
  • Maintain professional relationships across the organization and in the community
  • Communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
  • Work as a team with results-driven approach
  • Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions
  • Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under pressure of time sensitive deadlines and changing priorities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor degree in HR Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred and
  • Five to seven years of work experience in human resources and labor relations with demonstrated increasing duties and responsibilities, including some supervisory experience, preferred; or
  • Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to perform the job

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS

  • Possession of senior human resources professional certification with a recognized, accredited human resources organization (like SHRM-SPC or HRCI Senior Professional Certification) upon hire, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Working Conditions:

  • General office environment

Specific Physical Requirements:

  • Sitting or standing for long periods of time
  • Working in front of a computer screen for long periods of time on a daily basis
  • Some walking, lifting (up to 15 pounds), bending, and reaching during the workday

General Physical Requirements:

  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively
  • Sufficient vision which permits the employee to review a wide variety of written correspondence, reports, and related material in both electronic and hardcopy form
  • Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a keyboard and produce hand-written materials and notations
  • Sufficient personal mobility which permits the employee to visit various and other work stations and attend a wide variant of meetings within CBS and out of area

BENEFITS 

  • PERS Defined Contribution Retirement
  • SBS Annuities program - 6.13% match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance (employee and dependents)
  • Medical Dental Vision (90%/10% employer/employee paid) (employee and dependents)
  • Annual Leave & Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Eligible for 457 Retirement Plans
  • Eligible for Supplemental Insurance Plans

The City and Borough of Sitka is an Equal Opportunity Employer