HR Director

Summary: The Director of Human Resources will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, staff, and daily activities of the Human Resources Department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the City's mission and talent strategy. Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees recruiting, interviews, hiring, and training new staff in the department. Oversees the daily workflow and operation of the department. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with City policy. Duties/Responsibilities: Collaborates with Mayor and council and other senior leaders to understand the City's goals and strategies related to staffing, recruiting and retention. Ensures all pre-employment requirements are met for new hires. Plans, leads, develops, coordinates and implements policies, processes, and training to support the City's strategy needs. Oversees the administration of Human Resources programs including, but not limited to medical benefits and open enrollment; benefits and leave; workers compensation; disciplinary and employee relations matters; disputes and investigations; recognition and morale; health and safety; and training and development. Oversees the maintenance of personnel records through paper files and the HRIS software. Oversees and maintains departmental budget. Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the City's Human Resources information system (HRIS). Monitors and ensures the City's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. ```{=html} ``` 1. Provides oversight for processing travel requests, holiday and clothing allowances, medical reimbursements, educational incentives, and tuition reimbursement. 2. Reviews and signs correspondence directing employees to return-to-work and reviews and signs other employee related correspondence. 3. Prepares termination letters and other correspondence related to discipline. 4. Completes and submits various reporting surveys to several governmental agencies. 5. Performs other duties as required by the City Administrator. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to adapt to the needs of the City and the employees. Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations within PA. Experience working in a heavily unionized work environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software. Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the City's HRIS system. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required. Master's Degree in Human Resources preferred, but not required. At least five years of Human Resources management experience required. An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Human Resources certification highly preferred (either PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP). Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of ime. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and have manual dexterity with hands and fingers. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be subject to work in normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 610-447-7803 FOR A JOB APPLICATION OR DOWNLOAD FROM THE CHESTER CITY WEBSITE AT

Created: 2024-10-19