City of Kings Mountain
Human Resources Director
City of Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States, 28086
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
General Statement of Duties
Performs managerial, administrative, and complex professional work in directing the Human Resources functions for the City.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class plans, organizes, develops, and implements a comprehensive human resources management system in collaboration with the City Manager and Department Directors; develops and administers policies and programs; researches professional resources and plans for implementation of services. Work involves ensuring compliance with all city policies and administering varied services such as recruitment and selection, classification and pay, employee relations, benefits, performance appraisal, and personnel records management. Employee performs human resources management and budget planning for the department. Knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the human resources management field as well as organizational development and psychology, is required. Employee must illustrate sound judgment and initiative in developing programs, in policy interpretation and application, and in maintaining confidentiality regarding personnel actions. Work also requires creative leadership, team work and collaboration skills. Employee supervises a staff of three, professional, technical and clerical personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager. This classification is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Directs, coordinates and manages the department, its operation and programs; provides oversight of policies within human resources boundaries and insures the City’s compliance with federal/state and local policies and regulations.
Develops programs, goals and objectives, policies and priorities designed to be consistent with organizational vision, mission, and values.
Directs and participates in tasks in the functional areas of employee relations, classification, recruitment, and other personnel issues and problems; provides consultation and technical assistance to department directors in all personnel issues and transactions; conducts investigations on serious employee issues and situations.
Develops, directs and coordinates, under the supervision of the City Manager, the Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion of management, staff and employees of the City.
Serves as administrator of the City’s health, life, dental and optional insurance programs; monitors
City’s self-funding program for insurances and works with claims processors; assures employee communications and claims processing.
Processes Workers Compensation claims; records information for OSHA reporting. Communicates with employees involved in accidents or claims and communicates with insurance carrier staff and adjustors.
Provides support to legal representatives involved in lawsuits on Workers’ Compensation, EEOC,
OSHA and other employment issues.
Assists the City Manager and department directors with personnel matters such as disciplinary actions to insure consistency and legal compliance; works with employees and departmental supervisor on grievances.
Directs the maintenance and administration of the position classification system and pay plan including
Classification and pay studies and individual position review.
Provides oversight to hiring process, monitors, reviews and supervises interviewing and hiring in all departments; consults with Manager on vacancies; participates in recruitment and selection process for all positions.
Provides New Hire Orientation for each new hire ensuring paperwork is complete and legible.
Provides oversight to benefits programs, assuring cost effective and efficient programs for employees.
Provides oversight for the City-wide Safety Committee, OSHA mandated annual training and reporting.
Directs the Health and Wellness Program for the City employees, management and staff.
Works closely with Brokers to ensure the City and its employees are best represented in the market.
Conducts drug and alcohol testing program for new hires as well as random and for-cause testing as required by DOT for CDL holders as well as safety sensitive employees.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management and administration.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations that apply to personnel policies and practices in the public and private sectors.
Considerable knowledge of the trends and modern technology prevalent in the human resources field.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of organization, management, statistical data reporting,
and budgeting.
Considerable knowledge of modern and effective leadership and management principles and practices including supervisory techniques such as coaching, motivation and communication.
Skills in providing leadership and supervising staff.
Ability to develop long term plans and goals for the human resources program.
Ability to gather and analyze information, develop and implement programs, policies, goals, reports and procedures.
Ability to gather and analyze information, develop, implement, supervise and oversee the health
and wellness program, activities for the employees, management and staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with manager, city officials, department directors, employees, and the general public.
Ability to be innovative and creative in designing new programs, proposing policy changes, and recommending motivational and organizational development to manager.
Ability to reconcile monthly billings for payment of benefit premiums.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Physical Requirements
Work in this class is described as being sedentary and seldom requires much physical exertion to complete tasks. Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, touching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. Employee regularly operates a variety of machinery and equipment, including telephones, computers, calculators, copiers, printers, facsimile machines, etc. Work necessitates close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, to perform accounting tasks and transcription, to operate a computer, and to read extensively. Work is performed in a controlled climate with little or no exposure to natural elements or hazardous conditions.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Public Administration or a closely related field, along with professional certification such as Professional Human Resources, Senior Professional Human Resources, or Certified Professional with IPMA or SHRM; supplemented by progressively responsible experience in personnel management or an equivalent combination.
A Master’s Degree in one of the designated educational fields is preferred, along with considerable supervisory experience in the public sector.
Special Requirements
North Carolina Class C Driver License. #J-18808-Ljbffr
General Statement of Duties
Performs managerial, administrative, and complex professional work in directing the Human Resources functions for the City.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class plans, organizes, develops, and implements a comprehensive human resources management system in collaboration with the City Manager and Department Directors; develops and administers policies and programs; researches professional resources and plans for implementation of services. Work involves ensuring compliance with all city policies and administering varied services such as recruitment and selection, classification and pay, employee relations, benefits, performance appraisal, and personnel records management. Employee performs human resources management and budget planning for the department. Knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the human resources management field as well as organizational development and psychology, is required. Employee must illustrate sound judgment and initiative in developing programs, in policy interpretation and application, and in maintaining confidentiality regarding personnel actions. Work also requires creative leadership, team work and collaboration skills. Employee supervises a staff of three, professional, technical and clerical personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager. This classification is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
Directs, coordinates and manages the department, its operation and programs; provides oversight of policies within human resources boundaries and insures the City’s compliance with federal/state and local policies and regulations.
Develops programs, goals and objectives, policies and priorities designed to be consistent with organizational vision, mission, and values.
Directs and participates in tasks in the functional areas of employee relations, classification, recruitment, and other personnel issues and problems; provides consultation and technical assistance to department directors in all personnel issues and transactions; conducts investigations on serious employee issues and situations.
Develops, directs and coordinates, under the supervision of the City Manager, the Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion of management, staff and employees of the City.
Serves as administrator of the City’s health, life, dental and optional insurance programs; monitors
City’s self-funding program for insurances and works with claims processors; assures employee communications and claims processing.
Processes Workers Compensation claims; records information for OSHA reporting. Communicates with employees involved in accidents or claims and communicates with insurance carrier staff and adjustors.
Provides support to legal representatives involved in lawsuits on Workers’ Compensation, EEOC,
OSHA and other employment issues.
Assists the City Manager and department directors with personnel matters such as disciplinary actions to insure consistency and legal compliance; works with employees and departmental supervisor on grievances.
Directs the maintenance and administration of the position classification system and pay plan including
Classification and pay studies and individual position review.
Provides oversight to hiring process, monitors, reviews and supervises interviewing and hiring in all departments; consults with Manager on vacancies; participates in recruitment and selection process for all positions.
Provides New Hire Orientation for each new hire ensuring paperwork is complete and legible.
Provides oversight to benefits programs, assuring cost effective and efficient programs for employees.
Provides oversight for the City-wide Safety Committee, OSHA mandated annual training and reporting.
Directs the Health and Wellness Program for the City employees, management and staff.
Works closely with Brokers to ensure the City and its employees are best represented in the market.
Conducts drug and alcohol testing program for new hires as well as random and for-cause testing as required by DOT for CDL holders as well as safety sensitive employees.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management and administration.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations that apply to personnel policies and practices in the public and private sectors.
Considerable knowledge of the trends and modern technology prevalent in the human resources field.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of organization, management, statistical data reporting,
and budgeting.
Considerable knowledge of modern and effective leadership and management principles and practices including supervisory techniques such as coaching, motivation and communication.
Skills in providing leadership and supervising staff.
Ability to develop long term plans and goals for the human resources program.
Ability to gather and analyze information, develop and implement programs, policies, goals, reports and procedures.
Ability to gather and analyze information, develop, implement, supervise and oversee the health
and wellness program, activities for the employees, management and staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with manager, city officials, department directors, employees, and the general public.
Ability to be innovative and creative in designing new programs, proposing policy changes, and recommending motivational and organizational development to manager.
Ability to reconcile monthly billings for payment of benefit premiums.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Physical Requirements
Work in this class is described as being sedentary and seldom requires much physical exertion to complete tasks. Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, touching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. Employee regularly operates a variety of machinery and equipment, including telephones, computers, calculators, copiers, printers, facsimile machines, etc. Work necessitates close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, to perform accounting tasks and transcription, to operate a computer, and to read extensively. Work is performed in a controlled climate with little or no exposure to natural elements or hazardous conditions.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Public Administration or a closely related field, along with professional certification such as Professional Human Resources, Senior Professional Human Resources, or Certified Professional with IPMA or SHRM; supplemented by progressively responsible experience in personnel management or an equivalent combination.
A Master’s Degree in one of the designated educational fields is preferred, along with considerable supervisory experience in the public sector.
Special Requirements
North Carolina Class C Driver License. #J-18808-Ljbffr