Human Resources Administrator

(This position is a senior management level position.)

To supervise, plan and coordinate activities and operations of the Human Resources Section and other assigned areas; to manage District-wide programs pertaining to employee relations, recruitment, training, safety compliance, affirmative action, evaluation, benefits, budget control, position classification and compensation and related functions; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Chief Health Officer and the Director of Administration.

Experience in a unionized environment highly preferred.

Experience in a government, public health or healthcare setting is highly preferred.

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified and may close at any time once that number has been reached.

Examples of Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills .

• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for the Human Resources Section and other assigned areas
• Coordinate the recruitment, training, payroll, labor relations and safety compliance for the District
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned programs; identify resource needs; recommend and implement District policies and procedures with the concurrence of the Chief Health Officer and the Director of Administration
• Select, train and motivate section personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements
• Analyze existing and proposed legislation for impact on Human Resources and District related issues and costs, and provide appropriate recommendations or testimony. Function as a legislative liaison for all Human Resources related legislation
• Promote career opportunity announcements internally and with outside agencies and organizations
• Assist the Chief Health Officer and others as directed; prepare and present reports within the District and to outside agencies
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, provide contract interpretation and implementation
• Direct and participate in all phases of the employee/labor relations process and when appropriate, represent the District in grievance hearings and other legal processes
• Act as a liaison for employee benefits, Workers Compensation Program, and other related programs
• Develop and participate in the review of all employee classification and compensation plans, payroll procedures and personnel related research and survey data collection
• Ensure Health District compliance with all Federal and State statutes regarding Human Resources
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Human Resources
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

Knowledge of :

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive Human Resources program
• Modern and complex principles and practices of personnel management and administration to include supervision, training, performance evaluation and other related organizational processes
• Contemporary labor law compliance issues and practices
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Principles and practices of Labor Relations and related fields
• Principles of safety compliance

Ability to :

• Supervise, organize, and review the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel
• Establish and implement new policies and procedures
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Maintain confidentiality of work records
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of District and other government officials, community groups, and the general public

Training and Experience Guidelines

Training :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, human resources, management, psychology, public administration or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred

Experience :

• Ten years of increasingly responsible public administration or professional personnel experience, including five years of human resources management experience preferably in the public sector
• PHR/SPHR Certification is desirable
• Experience in a government, public health or healthcare setting is highly preferred.