Human Resources Director

Reporting to the General Government Director, the Human Resource Director serves as the senior professional within the County, effectively displaying leadership characteristics, strategic thought and action, operational excellence, and organizational citizenship. The HR Director supervises the HR staff of three professionals. 

1.) Leadership

• As the County’s senior HR professional, provides guidance on issues related to human resources to the County Administrator, General Government Director, and senior staff
• Gains and maintains the trust of employees, staff, and management 
• Effectively represents Polk County in the broader HR community as a member of professional associations and workgroups

• In coordination with the General Government Director, develops forward-thinking human resource policy options and implements programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the County
• Stays abreast of the benefits landscape, especially as these relate to the County’s health plan, and makes recommendations for change as necessary
• Works with departmental leadership on organizational design and performance management
• Ensures the County is appropriately prepared for legal challenges related to HR

• Administers compensation program and monitors the County’s wage and benefit programs for compliance and accuracy
• Under the direction of the General Government Director, prepares, submits for approval, and administers the county’s HR budget
• Ensures compliance with regulatory practices and various HR-related state and federal requirements 
• With the assistance of staff and IT services, maximizes the utility of the County’s Human Resources Information System and related systems
• Oversees the employee life cycle, including position development, recruitment, hiring process, performance management, and post-employment follow-up
• In coordination with the County Emergency Management Coordinator, administers the County’s safety programs.

• Supports the positive culture of Polk County Government
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders in the broader community
• Assists staff, employees, and managers with understanding and implementing the County’s human resources policies and procedures

Education & Professional Experience:

Minimum qualifications: 
1.) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or closely related field
2.) Five or more years of work experience at the HR Manage level
3.) Demonstrated knowledge of human resources best practices and principles

Preferred qualifications: 
1.) Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or closely related field
2.) Three or more years of work experience at the HR Director level. Demonstrated knowledge of public sector human resources practices and principles  
3.) SHRM, HCRI, or PSHRA certification

Competency Requirements:

Superior Customer Service and Community Relations - Anticipates and strives to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders (employees, contracted staff, prospective employees, job applicants and other internal and external clientele). Delivers high-quality services; is committed to continuous improvement. Communicates/Interacts with employees and members of the public and other key stakeholders in a way that elicits positive response and participation, which on occasion, may include interaction either one-on-one or with several stakeholders at one time to present information and/or represent the County's or the Departments interest. 

Integrity/Honestey - Contributes to maintain the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct, including appropriate confidentiality, and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy. 

Minimum Skills Assessment Requirements: Must be capable of operating a personal computer using standard word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail software. General knowledge as it related to web-based programs, demonstrated knowledge and skills in operation of HRIS system. 

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.