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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Director of Human Resources & Risk Management

College Park, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$133K/yr - $169K/yr

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Director of Human Resources & Risk Management for the City of College Park. The role involves formulating personnel policies, managing HR systems, and serving as a strategic partner with city management while ensuring compliance with labor laws.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of all HR systems, programs, policies, and procedures, as well as managing and coordinating organizational initiatives that impact personnel and human resources issues that involve other jurisdictions, associations, or businesses

Serve as part of the City’s management team and work as a strategic partner with Appointed Officials and Leadership Team members

Serve as the subject matter expert on all Human Resources and Risk Management matters

Directs and oversees sensitive investigations, inquiries, and problem resolution

Oversees the provisions of assistance to departments in the handling of employee complaints and grievances

Ensure organizational personnel policies and practices are in line with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and rules and ensure those managers, supervisors, and the workforce compliance with these policies and practices (EEO, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA)

Conduct and/or direct consultations with Appointed Officials, legal counsel, risk management, and other applicable partiers

Direct preparation of the department budget and ensures the budget is managed in compliance with applicable policies and procedures

Serve as the designee of the City Manager (as Chief Executive Office) in handling labor relations issues, contract application and interpretation, and contractual grievance procedures

Research and recommend ways to implement an innovative and strategic system and process changes to improve efficiency and responsiveness

Conduct performance evaluations and render a decision on merit pay increases

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementRisk ManagementPublic AdministrationHR CertificationBudget ManagementConflict ResolutionComputer SkillsPublic RelationsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public or Personnel Administration, Business Management or related field

Seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible management experience in human resources management and risk management

Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures

Advanced knowledge of the specialized principles and practices of public personnel administration, including examination, classification, compensation, in-service training, service rating techniques, and employee relations

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; local, state, and federal legislation affecting personnel management

Computer skills; knowledge in preparing and administering budgets; planning, directing, and administering human resources programs and systems

Ability to resolve conflicts and gain cooperation among competing interest groups

Ability to research complex issues and develop recommended actions

Ability to communicate both orally and in written form

Ability to present information clearly and in an interesting manner to elected officials and the general public

Ability to deal fairly and calmly with issues requiring conflict resolution

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and the public

Ability to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public

Ability to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes

Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods

Ability to work independently and in team settings

Ability to type or to use a personal computer with word processing and related software

Ability to enter and retrieve information with reasonable speed and accuracy

Moderate physical activity; requires handling objects of average-weight up to fifty (50) pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day

Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing