Director Human Resources

The Director plans, oversees, and coordinates Human Resources functions including recruitment and selection, employee development, benefits and compensation, legal compliance, safety, activities and programs, employee relations and a positive work environment.

·        Oversees salary administration, job classification, and annual market review

·        Oversees benefits administration and assists employees in the utilization of benefits programs; provides orientation and training to employees regarding existing benefits and/or changes in benefits; responds to inquiries and ensures proper employee and dependent enrollment in various benefits programs offered by the Town; coordinates benefit termination.

 

·        Oversees employee recruiting activities including advertising and background screening; conducts interviews and guides hiring managers through the interview process; performs applicant reference checks and oversees pre-employment drug testing; promotes, attends, and participates in recruiting job fairs.

 

·        Oversees orientation for new hires and/or returning employees.

 

·        Identifies training needs and conducts employee training and organizational development activities

·        Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures

·        Supervises and provides employee counseling; assists management personnel in enforcing company policy and establishing performance expectations; prepares and maintains related documentation.

·        Assists departments in the development and implementation of departmental procedure manuals, job descriptions, and performance evaluations

 

·        Facilitates, monitors, and reports on all workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, and liability claims.

·        Coordinates with management personnel to implement necessary safety measures.

·        Plans, designs, and implements a comprehensive Safety and Training Program for the Town; establishes long and short-term safety program goals; communicates safety policies and procedures to Town departments and personnel. Ensures the appropriate standardization of safety practices, training, and record keeping; responds to safety related inquiries and/or concerns presented by employees.

·        Reviews departmental safety practices, working conditions, record keeping, and compliance with Town standards and regulatory requirements.

·        Identifies and addresses safety issues and/or deficiencies; provides guidance and assistance to management personnel regarding necessary corrections required.

·        Creates and provides safety training material used for training sessions and tailgate meetings.

·        Prepares, coordinates, and delivers safety training in relation to drugs and alcohol and other safety topics.

·        Monitors, and ensures all departments and personnel are provided with necessary safety related information, guidance, materials, training, and support.

·        Coordinates and participates in insurance provider loss control audits; assists in ensuring loss control compliance and facilitates the correction of deficiencies identified.

·        with related regulatory requirements.

·        Represents the Town at Local, State, and National safety meetings, regulatory meetings, and/or conferences as assigned.

·        Serves as Civil Rights Officer and ADA Officer and assists in ensuring the Town maintains compliance

·        Facilitates, monitors, and reports on all workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation claims

·        Oversees the Town’s drug and alcohol testing program and ensures compliance with applicable Federal guidelines; prepares and submits random selection lists; coordinates post-accident drug and alcohol testing; maintains drug testing files and completes required annual reports. Drug and Alcohol Program Manager (DAPM)

 

·        Administers and maintains employee personnel records; ensures the accuracy and completeness of employee information; prepares and/or submits various types of human resources documentation.

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field AND five years’ progressive experience in all aspects of Human resources including three years lead/supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

PHR or SPHR preferred. (HRCI or SHRM)

Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of human resources in the public sector; regulations governing human resources activities; recruiting strategies and methods relative to resort communities; compensation and classification principles; records management principles; benefits administration; employee and labor relations principles; drug and alcohol testing programs; risk management principles; supervisory principles, practices, and methods.

Skill in: Overseeing and directing human resources operations; ensuring compliance with regulations governing human resources activities; implementing effective recruiting strategies; maintaining personnel records and preparing human resources documentation; conducting employee orientation and training; serving as benefits administrator and coordinating enrollment activities; providing employee counseling and related guidance to management personnel; managing workers’ compensation, unemployment, and liability claims; supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.

 

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time and may occasionally be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds and/or shovel snow.