Human Resources Director

Under administrative direction of the County Manager, the Human Resources Director is responsible for providing leadership and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of San Juan County, specifically in the areas of talent management, change management, organization and performance management, training and development, succession planning, compensation and benefits.   Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership by articulating Human Resource needs and plans to the County Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field and ten (10) years of professional human resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

• Work is performed in an office environment; may be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as retrieving files, records, and reports.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Develop, evaluate and implement department goals, policies and procedures; implement the department’s strategic plan; evaluate programs and work processes; ensure activities comply with applicable laws, policies and regulations.
• Manage operations and staff; prioritize and assign work and projects; hire, train and evaluate staff; counsel, coach and instruct employees; develop staff and evaluate performance.
• Develop and monitor department budgets; monitor expenditures to achieve budget targets; prepare staff reports, studies and analysis of related personnel and employee issues; recommend and implement changes to existing policies; prepare annual finance reports; provides presentation to county leadership as needed.
• Provide leadership, direction and coaching to staff in the areas of performance management, problem resolution, planning, and work assignments. 
• Conduct research and planning for the county; monitor industry trends and identifies potential changes; assist departments to analyze workload and recommend staffing assignments and adjustments; oversee the human resources metrics scorecard on a continuous basis; provide monthly manpower reports. Conduct organizational studies; research personnel issues and regulations; conduct surveys of comparable organizations; analyze results, propose solutions, and calculate implementation costs.
• Serve as primary internal human resources consultant to all County departments; counsel management on personnel policies, equal employment opportunities, compensation and benefits; ensure activities are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. 
• Manage all employee relations activities, including disciplinary actions and/or terminations; investigate problems arising from harassment, employee relations issues and employee grievances; conduct hearings and recommend corrective action; advise staff and management on policy issues. 
• Manage employee requests under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA and the Americans with Disability Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).
• Provide guidance to supervisors with employee work restrictions; determine, prepare, and process fit for duty letters; manage employee work restrictions working towards full work release with no work restrictions and/or determine if other accommodations are in order.  
• Administer and communicate the County’s recruitment and selection programs, employee benefits program, classification and compensation program, training and development, employee relations and employee safety and health programs.
• Presenting and advising the County Commission, County Manager, and departments on workforce, labor, and employee relations matters in support of effective and transparent public service.
• Maintain all SJC job descriptions for accuracy and adherence to policies and government procedures.
• Implement, interpret and enforce County and Department policies and procedures.
• Oversee and monitor personnel record keeping and personnel transaction processing.
• Oversee drug and alcohol testing program for pre-employment, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion.  Coordinate conditions of continued employment agreements and ensure employee complies with agreement stipulations.
• Oversee unemployment claims, investigations, and hearings; prepare annual reconciliation report.
• Oversee the benefits and leave programs for the county and component units of the county.
• Oversee training initiatives for County employees involving human resources issues, specialized training for key personnel on management techniques, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that employee personnel files are maintained in line with County policies and government regulations; retain records in line with County record retention requirements.
• Represent the County and the Human Resources Department in intergovernmental functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.