HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Salary Range: $70,288.00 - $85,448.00

Job Posted: 4/23/2025 - opened until filled.

General Statement of Duties

Performs the professional and administrative work in managing the human resources systems for the County; serves as risk manager.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class plans, organizes, develops, and implements a variety of personnel programs designed to help the County achieve its mission and vision. Work includes developing policies and programs, facilitating the identification and removal of barriers to productivity in the organization, and planning for the implementation of human resource management practices with management and employees. Functions performed include compensation, employee relations, training and development, recruitment and selection, benefits, performance evaluation programs, and personnel records management. Work also includes serving as risk manager for the County regarding workers’ compensation, liability, property, and casualty insurance. Work requires an understanding of organization development, human behavior, the laws and regulations affecting the human resources management field, human resource management technology, considerable judgment and initiative in the development of programs and policy interpretation and application, and sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality regarding personnel actions. Work is performed under the guidance of the County Manager and is evaluated by discussion, reports, observation, and feedback from managers and employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

· Develops, plans and implements goals and objectives, policies and priorities of the human resources programs designed to help the organization achieve its mission; serves as adviser to the County Manager and on the leadership team; advises elected officials on related issues.

· Develops, implements, and administers a wide variety of personnel systems designed to hire, train, motivate and retain employees; works with management, department heads, supervisors, and employees in identifying and addressing conflict, communications barriers, or other problems that negatively impact morale and productivity; facilitates conflict resolution and problem-solving regarding issues that distract management and/or employees from a high level of motivation and productivity; assists with determining appropriate disciplinary and grievance responses.

· Develops and recommends human resources programs and policies; researches existing and new programs for alternative and innovative proposals; seeks legal advice, as necessary; confers with department heads on policy issues and interpretation; advises employees on personnel policy and program matters.

· Supervises and participates in the recruitment and selection programs for the County including recruitment advertisements and applicant screening and tracking; assists with developing interview questions; participates in interviews when needed; coaches’ supervisors and managers in effective and legal hiring practices; maintains records and checks for adverse impact; assists with reviewing screening methods for job-relatedness and effectiveness; coordinates or assists with promotional processes.

· Administers the classification and compensation systems; reviews requests for new positions and allocates to existing classification plan or recommends new classes within the plan structure; recommend market adjustments and other compensation programs and changes.

· Conducts training needs assessments and provides or coordinates training for employees and managers; ensures appropriate supervisory skills development; develops and conducts employee orientation and other related programs; coordinates team building in various departments or in the management team.

· Serves as liaison with insurance companies including workers’ compensation, property, casualty and liability; coordinates annual renewal; processes claims and follows up as needed; solves problems. Provides internal consultation on performance evaluation program, performance pay program, and various incentive and recognition programs; participates in determining if programs achieve objectives and are consistent with organizational vision and values.

· Reviews, researches, and recommend various benefits programs; coordinates open enrollment processes; advise on the safety program; coordinates workers’ compensation programs; ensures cost effectiveness of structure and providers of benefits; plans and provides wellness programs through vendors.

· Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines; maintains vigilance on court cases and legislation; researches and implements necessary changes; coordinates alcohol and substance abuse testing; coordinates FMLA, FLSA and HIPAA compliance.

· Conducts employee exit interviews and evaluates information for needed organizational interventions.

· Establishes and maintains a wide variety of records; prepares interpretive reports and recommendations; supervises the maintenance of the employee database and personnel records; determines technology necessary for efficient records management.

Additional Job Duties

· Performs related duties as required.

· May be required to attend County Commissioner Meeting as well as or any other applicable meetings, sessions or classes.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Considerable knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of human resource management, including the functional areas cited, and human behavior.

· Considerable knowledge of the laws, principles, court cases, and regulations that apply to personnel policies and practices in the public sector.

· Considerable knowledge of human resource information systems.

· Considerable knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including leadership, motivations, communications, discipline, performance management, coaching and evaluation.

· Knowledge of public administration including local government structures and budgeting.

· Knowledge of risk management principles and practices.

· Some knowledge of organization development and organizational psychology.

· Some knowledge of principles of organization and management and statistical concepts and methods.

· Skill in problem solving, group facilitation, training, public speaking and collaborative conflict resolution.

· Ability to establish and maintain an effective personnel program and to provide management with costs projections, statistical trends, program accomplishments and recommendations for implementing new programs.

· Ability to develop long-term plans and goals for the human resources programs.

· Ability to analyze facts, programs, organizational issues, and benefits costs and make recommendations and reports in oral and written forms.

· Ability to maintain the confidentiality of personnel records and discussions.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other officials, department heads, employees, and the public.

· Ability to be innovative and creative in designing new programs, proposing policy changes, and recommending motivational and organizational development to managers.

Physical Requirements

· Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

· Must be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.

· Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting tasks, operate a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from a four year college or university with a major in human resource management, public or business administration, psychology, or related human service field and considerable experience of a progressively responsible nature in human resource management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Valid State Driver’s License

• Background check: Sex offenders, Criminal, Credit Check, Driving Record

• Drug urinalysis check

Submit completed application, resume and cover letter to

Scott Whitaker, County Manager

Contact number: 336-694-4193

Fax: 336-694-1228

email: [email protected]

Applications can be found on the Caswell County Official Website: http://www.caswellcountync.gov