Associate Human Resources Director jobs in Pocatello, ID

Purpose of Class

Performs administrative and managerial work in planning and directing the activities of the County's Human Resource Department; performs related work as required.

Primary Function

The principal function of an employee in this class is to plan, develop and implement human resources programs in the areas of benefits, compensation, classification, employee relations, workers compensation, and employee records. This position performs all duties in accordance with County ordinances, the County's personnel rules, and federal and state regulations. This department works in close coordination with auditing and payroll. The work is performed under the general direction of the Commissioners but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of the county Human Resource Management functions; develops and implements personnel policies; recommends and implements guidelines and practices; oversees personnel records management; assures completeness and confidentiality of HR records; monitors and assures county-wide compliance with federal and state statutes; solicits legal opinions in matters of liability; investigates alleged violations of law and HR regulations.
• Plans, directs, and manages the work of Human Resources staff including hiring, performance evaluations, transferring, promoting, assigning of significant duties, rewarding, disciplining and terminating employment. Provides consultation to other County Department Directors regarding all human resources functions including application of policies, disciplinary actions, due process hearings and terminations. Consults with County employees on human resources policies and practices and assists employees to resolve work related problems.
• Develops and recommends HR annual operating budget; completes metrics evaluation and reporting; monitors office expenditures to ensure compliance with established fiscal guidelines and budget limitations.
• Oversees the county-wide recruitment and selection processes
• Oversees the County's compensation programs and system; directs internal and external studies to assure pay equity and market competitiveness; oversees the County's performance evaluation program through department heads and supervisors; develops and implements personnel management rules as required by law; monitors leave practices, overtime practices, etc.
• Oversees general employee relations processes; monitors application of policies to assure fair and consistent treatment of employees, i.e., recruitment, selection, compensation, advancement, etc.; resolves complex issues related to compensation, discipline and discharge; conducts investigations as needed.
• Oversees employee wellness program, identifies best practices in the wellness industry, analyzes, county-wide participation rates, recommends and implements new programs; oversees employee safety activities and workers' compensation program.
• Oversees Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act; services as resource to department heads regarding ADA compliance; may participate in the interactive process and, with department heads, identifies reasonable accommodations.
• Oversees new staff orientation program and management training and development programs.
• Administers county grievance processes; promotes harmony among workers and resolves grievances; coordinates the appeals and grievance hearing processes and procedures, including those required by civil service rules; assures timely processing of grievances and various review levels; coordinates hearing times and locations.
• Be proactive in partnering with the County Commissioners to implement and sustain strategic initiatives that enhance and increase effectiveness of the County workforce. This will require maintaining a presence within the departments while working with operations employees and management. Be involved with all departments in all aspects of employee relations and development.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of municipal human resource administration and applicable federal, state and County statutes, laws, codes, HIPPA laws and regulations;
• Principles and practices of employee recruitment, compensation, policy development, and training and development;
• Federal, state and local regulations, practices and policies, including EEO/Affirmative Action, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act;
• Principles and procedures of record keeping;
• Customer service procedures, techniques, and objectives;
• Record and document filing, recording, and management procedures and techniques;
• Operation of a personal computer and various software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and job-related functions;
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition;
• Municipal budget preparation and administration;
• Current office practices and procedures;
• Employee training, supervisory, and evaluation techniques and methods.

Ability to:

• Manage effective human resource programs for the County;
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of County personnel practices, policies and procedures;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including public speaking;
• Review and evaluate County programs and policies, and develop and implement new processes;
• Listen effectively and provide prompt feedback for information;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Perform multiple tasks, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities;
• Perform research and make sound recommendations;
• Formulate reports, compose correspondence, and effectively communicate with all levels of staff and the general public;
• Work cooperatively in a team environment with public officials, managers, supervisors, and other County employees;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, current and past County employees, representatives of outside companies, supervisory personnel, and the public;
• Operate a personal computer and related software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and related applications;
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field is required and advanced degree in related field preferred; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with human resources is preferred; with three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, prepare and review documents and process them in a prescribed order, and organize documents and materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal computer, standard office equipment, and operate a motor vehicle;
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, agility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment.

Desired Behavioral Skills

• Decisiveness, spoken communications, written communications
• Organization & planning
• Policy & procedure
• Coping (i.e., dealing with interpersonal conflict)
• Conflict resolution

Bannock County is an equal opportunity employer.

Veteran's preference given pursuant to Idaho code.