Human Resources Director

JOB SUMMARY

The job duties of the Human Resources Director include but are not limited to provide a sound human resources program for the County; to plan, develop, coordinate and administer the services and policies of the Human Resources Division as well as the management and administration of the countywide human resources functions; to serve as Division Head and provide direction and support to other county departments and agencies on all human resources matters  in the County; to serve as staff advisor to the County Board, County Administrator, and county departments/agencies on all human resources matters in the County; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public. 

This work is performed under the direction of the County Administrator.

Additional details about the Human Resources Director position are available on the Human Resources Announcement and County Profile.

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
 
Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the Human Resources Director might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any county ordinances created for the position of Human Resources Director. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and therefore other duties may be assigned:

Administrative Functions:

• Provide administrative oversight to the County in relation to human resource functions, responsible for recruitment, pay, policy, benefits, discipline, and grievance matters.
• Review, recommend, develop and administer all County human resource policies, procedures, and programs working in conjunction with the County Administrator and in compliance with County Ordinances, and applicable State and Federal law and administrative codes. Interpret and administer existing policies and procedures. Monitor changing legislation to determine need for new or modified policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and assist department heads and supervisors with employee problem resolution, performance or personnel issues and provide directives and counsel to supervisory staff on appropriate action and documentation.
• Conduct internal investigations for harassment, discrimination, or other violations of employment law and/or employee misconduct.
• Administer, manage, and direct in conjunction with the County Administrator and Corporation Counsel’s Office the coordination of labor relations, negotiations, and contract analysis. Conduct research for labor negotiations, review proposals, and make recommendations for contract language development. Provide contract administration and interpretation. Coordinate grievance procedures with County Administrator and Executive Committee. Work with Corporation Counsel on grievance and arbitration preparation.
• Administer and manage recruitment policies and procedures and assure consistent application of those policies and procedures. Coordinate employee recruitment and retention with department heads.
• Lead development and administration of innovative benefit strategies, cost-containment initiatives and overall employee benefits.  Analyze benefit utilization, health care trends and vendor performance to recommend plan design and/or vendor changes. Oversee employee communication and education related to benefits.  
• Administer and manage an equitable employee classification and compensation plan. Develop and update job descriptions and maintain classifications. Evaluate requests for pay grade evaluations and new positions for proper classification. Coordinate regular market analysis and/or compensation studies with compensation consultants per Human Resources Policy requirements.
• Administer and coordinate the employee performance evaluation system.
• Review all Requests for Personnel Action (PAC) and make recommendations on said requests to County Administrator.
• Act as custodian for official employee records and coordinate the maintenance of the records.
• Develop, recommend and monitor Human Resources Division annual budget. Approve/deny division expenditures.
• Serve as the County’s HIPAA Privacy Officer and the County’s Civil Rights Compliance Officer. 
• Maintain County’s EEOP and Civil Rights Plan, Limited English Proficiency Plan, and EEO-4 reports. 
• Oversee the evaluation and responses to leave and ADA requests from employees.
• Maintain knowledge of current human resources laws, rules, regulations, comparable arbitration rulings, union contracts, policies and procedures. Attend and participate in training/in-service sessions.
• Develop and maintain an HR training program for county supervisory personnel. Conduct needs assessment and develops training curriculum on various HR topics. Develop new approaches, policy, and procedures to effect continual improvements to the efficiency of the division and services performed. 
• Develop division goals, objectives, and system working in conjunction with County Administrator.
• Responsible for administrative and management of all HR functions, operations, and activities. Provide counsel, direction, and support to all county departments on HR issues.
• Regularly attend Executive Committee and County Board meetings.

Supervisory Functions:

• Direct the work of and manage the staff of the Human Resources Division.
• Interview and select new employees. Provide training and instructions.
• Assign tasks, review work and prepare performance evaluations.
• Recommend employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.

Customers:

• All County employees and managers the Human Resources Division serves
• Applicants or citizens that the Human Resources Division encounters

Team Members:

• Employee members of the HR Division
• Employee members of the Department of Administration (DOA)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational management or closely related field required.
• Five (5) years of recent human resources experience, preferably in the public sector, required.
• Two (2) years previous supervisory experience required.
• Experience administering a self-funded health insurance plan preferred.
• SHRM-CP or HRCI-PHR certification preferred.
• A cell phone required.
• A valid driver’s license required.