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Position Summary

Under direction from the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Human Resources develops, implements, manages and coordinates talent strategies geared towards attracting and retaining engaged employees for the City of Lewisville. This position serves as a strategic partner with leadership and employees to support high performance in City departments and achieve organizational goals while mitigating employment-related liability for the organization.
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Annual Salary Dependent on Qualifications: $150,000 - $170,000*
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
This recruitment will be handled with strict confidentiality. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to Jacqueline Seabrooks or Bryan Noblett at (916) 550-4100.

Interested candidates may apply online at https://www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2229-human-resources-director

This recruitment will close once a sufficiently strong pool of candidates has been established. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Essential Functions

• Directs and oversees department operations by developing and facilitating the development of organizational policies and procedures, interpreting policies, providing training on policies and procedures and partnering with departments to develop appropriate talent management strategies.
• Researches, develops and implements solutions to organizational human resources related issues and concerns; develops organized change strategies; establishes and documents processes that support the continuous improvement of sound business practices.
• Measures the employee experience, including the collection, analysis, and publication metrics of results to keep the 'pulse' of the current organizational culture. Leverage the acquired data to inform relevant strategies and select the most impactful tactics. Partners with organizational leaders to develop interventions aimed at addressing engagement/culture issues.
• Supervises employees by selecting and training new employees, completing performance evaluations and disciplining employees when necessary.
• Manages complex and highly sensitive investigations, including allegations of discrimination and/or harassment. Monitors organizational compliance concerning employment law, City policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to ensure compliance by correcting deviations or violations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession.
• Manages employee relations within the City by assisting and directing department directors on disciplinary and termination issues, coordinating the appeals process, representing the City in legal challenges.
• Directs compensation and benefits systems by overseeing classification studies, coordinating the completion of salary and benefit surveys, developing compensation and benefits proposals for the City, overseeing risk management and the benefits programs including health and dental, retirement, deferred compensation, liability, workers compensation and property and casualty.
• Directs and oversees organizational development offerings geared towards attracting and retaining talent, provides guidance on programming ideas, works with departments for special training needs, promotes open communication, fosters positive employee relations, and supports individual growth through education and training.
• Develops and oversees the department budget by directing the preparation and administration of the budget and approving department expenditures.
• Act as ADA Coordinator for the City of Lewisville for employment related matters.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience

• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources Management; including recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training and risk management.
• Five years of experience at the manager level or higher where both people, budget and other resources are managed.

• *Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above position qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• *Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of labor laws including FLSA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, and all Equal Employment Opportunity laws.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public human resources administration, including such functions as classification, compensation, benefits, employee relations, risk management, training and payroll.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to provide leadership, assign responsibility, and follow through on job to completion.
• Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Ability to analyze and appraise facts and precedents in making management decisions.
• Ability to develop procedures and methods.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, directives and procedures.
• Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Skills:

• Skills in classification and compensation administration, employee benefits and risk management, interpersonal and employee relations; supervision; recruitment and selection; job evaluation and performance evaluation systems; budgetary and problem solving.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Skill in gathering compensation data from comparable cities and completing analysis to recommend changes to City’s pay plans.
• Must possess skills in personnel supervision, training, and in coordinating operations for assigned area of responsibility.

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, e-mail and the internet

Special Requirements

Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
• Master’s degree in Business or Human Resources Administration preferred.

The City provides a full complement of benefits: Texas Municipal Retirement System, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with a City match into a 401(a), Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance, up to four weeks paid vacation, fifteen days paid sick leave, and nine paid holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

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