CITY OF SALISBURY

 

         HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

 

DEFINITION

 

To plan, organize and direct the activities of the Human Resources Office including recruitment and selection, affirmative action, safety and worker's compensation and employee benefits administration; to assist the City Manager in the general management, supervision and coordination of the Human Resources Department; and to coordinate activities with various City departments, citizens, other governmental units, outside agencies and organizations and to provide highly responsible, complex administrative support to the Assistant City Manager, City Manager and City Council.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives administrative direction from the City Manager.

 

Exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical and clerical Human Resources.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Assist in developing, planning, implementing and administering department goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures necessary to provide assigned Human Resources services; and assist in developing new or modified programs, systems, policies and procedures.

 

Assist in the developing and administering the department's budget and directing the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; and monitor and approve expenditures.

 

Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the department's work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; and review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures and present findings to the City Manager.

 

Coordinate department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Assistant City Manager, City Manager and City Council; and prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

 

Appoint, train, motivate and evaluate staff; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide, coordinate or assist in staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations; and approve time cards and expense reports.

 

Assist in planning, implementing and directing a comprehensive Human Resources program; formulate and recommend policies, regulations and practices for carrying out the program; administer all provisions of the Human Resources system not specifically reserved to the Assistant

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City Manager, City Manager or Department Heads; and consult with and advise the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and department officials, to coordinate the various phases of the policies, practices, ordinances and resolutions.

 

Supervise and participate in the administration of the classification and compensation plan, recruitment and selection, training, affirmative action, employee performance evaluation, and orientation programs; and administer a system of employee service records and other Human Resources records.

 

Administer, coordinate and supervise a comprehensive employee benefits program including health and life insurance, worker's compensation and retirement program.

 

Administer, coordinate and supervise a comprehensive employee safety program.

 

Assist in preparing and recommending revisions and amendments to ordinances and resolutions relating to Human Resources matters; conduct special studies; and prepare reports and make recommendations to the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager.

 

Assist and participate in the development, modification and enforcement of Human Resources policies and procedures.

 

Make presentations before the City Council and community organizations.

 

Advise employees and department management in matters concerning grievances and participate in the resolution of employee grievances and appeals.

 

Review and analyze reports, legislation, court cases and related Human Resources matters.

 

Respond to a variety of citizen inquiries and complaints, some of which may be difficult and sensitive to resolve.

 

Participate on boards and/or commissions as required; and attend and participate in City Council Meetings, Management Team Staff Meetings, IRT Interface Groups, professional associates and committees.

 

Perform related duties as required.

 

 

 


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QUALIFICATIONS

 

            Knowledge of:

 

Modern and highly complex principles and practices of public Human Resources administration, including methods and techniques used in recruitment and selection, classification, salary and benefits administration, training and affirmative action, safety and risk management, and employee/labor relations.

 

Organizational and management practices as applied to the development, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs of a Human Resources Office.

 

Principles and practices of organization, administration program development and Human Resources management as it relates to a Human Resources Office.

 

Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration currently used by the City of Salisbury.

 

Principles and practices of supervision including training, performance evaluation and discipline currently used by the City of Salisbury.

 

            Types and variety of positions and job classes common to local government organizations.

 

            Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

 

            Ability to:

 

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

 

            Effectively administer a variety of activities related to the Human Resources Department.

 

            Deal with conflict and gain cooperation and consensus through discussion and persuasion.

Select, supervise, train, evaluate and discipline assigned staff.

 

            Prepare, administer and monitor the department budget.

           

 

Respond effectively to issues and concerns raised by the City Council, City Manager and citizens.

 

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            Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies,  procedures, laws and regulations.

 

            Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Maintain effective working relationships with the general public, staff, employees and public officials.

 

            Prepare and analyze Human Resources related reports, statements and correspondence.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Any combination of education, experience and training that provides evidence of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to be successful in performing the duties assigned to the job class.

 

            Education:

 

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a concentration of course work in Human Resources or business administration, public administration, or other related field.

 

            Experience:

 

Five years of increasingly responsible, professional experience in Human Resources/Human Resources Management work.

 

            Training:

 

Evidence of continuing professional development through advanced studies, workshops, seminars and participation in professional organizations.

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class "C" North Carolina driver's license.