Kootenai County · 18 hours ago
Human Resources Director
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$107K/yr - $127K/yr
5+ years expKootenai County is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead countywide HR operations and help shape a high-performing, compliant, and service-oriented workforce that supports the community. The role involves providing strategic vision and hands-on leadership for all HR functions, policies, and practices, while overseeing HR operations and building collaborative relationships with officials and employees.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership for all countywide HR functions, policies, and practices
Overseeing HR operations, including budgets for health insurance, risk management, and compliance
Building strong collaborative relationships with officials, department heads, employees, and external partners
Serve as the countys lead authority on job classifications, compensation strategies, job evaluations and pay practices, ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and legal compliance
Lead compensation analysis, labor market benchmarking, and pay equity reviews; developing recommendations for executive leadership and governing bodies
Managing job classification, compensation structures, and pay practices
Administering benefits, wellness programs, and cost-effective plan negotiations
Serving as the county ADA Coordinator, overseeing accommodations, training, and accessibility initiatives
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; advising leadership on HR and legal matters
Leading recruitment, hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and staffing strategies
Advising on employee relations, investigations, discipline, and terminations
Directing risk management, safety programs, insurance, and claims administration
Managing leaves, workers compensation, unemployment, and workplace compliance programs
Analyzing workforce and claims data to implement proactive HR solutions
Developing and delivering leadership development and HR training programs
Overseeing performance evaluations, EEO compliance, and accurate personnel recordkeeping
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Management, or a related field
Five (5) or more years of experience managing an HR department, with Significant Experience In Compensation Strategies, Pay Practices, and job classification systems, including job evaluations, market analysis, pay range structures, and FLSA determinations
Strong working knowledge in developing and managing departmental operations, countywide health insurance and risk management/compliance budgets
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law, Benefits Administration, Compensation, Employee Relations, And compliance
Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflict, and handle sensitive matters with discretion
The ability to always maintain confidentiality
Preferred
Public sector experience (preferred but not required)
A PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or PSHRA certification (preferred but not required)
Benefits
Enjoy an exceptional benefits package including health care for eligible employees and their dependents at our free medical clinic offering primary care, select medications and select lab services.
Full-time employees earn up to 8 hours of vacation each month, with increases based on years of service because we believe in giving you the time to recharge!
The County provides a robust retirement plan through the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), helping you plan for your future.
As a public employer our employees may qualify for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Company
Kootenai County
Our Location: Located in northern Idaho Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Benjamin Crotinger
Chief Deputy Assessor | COO
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