Human Resources Director (Full Time)
The City of Marysville seeks qualified candidates for the excellent career opportunity!
Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Human Resource Director will conduct, lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including employee relations, recruitment and selection of staff, administering pay, compensation and classifications, benefits, and leave, and enforcing City policies, procedures, and practices. This position can be assigned special projects by the City Manager.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Examples of Work are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Provides continuous leadership in carrying out the program mission, as amended from time to time, including:
· Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the City’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
· Provides support and guidance to HR Technician, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodation, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, discipline, and terminations.
· Develops and administers City personnel rules, regulations, policies, and Memoranda of Understanding and consults with department heads and the City Manager relative to employee relations, policy development and personnel issues.
· Directs and coordinates the City’s Workers Compensation, Risk Management and Safety programs, including coordination and liaison with the City’s insurance carrier on insurance claims.
· Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
· Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
· Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
· Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
· Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
· Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
· Maintains records and prepares daily reports related to work performed.
· Perform related job duties and responsibilities as required.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
