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Position Summary

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
First review September 12, 2022.

This position is responsible for the overall vision and direction of the Human Resources Department, as well as administrative oversight of activities and programs related to planning, managing, and overseeing the human resources function for the City. Responsibilities include managing, administering, and overseeing the human resources function, as well as providing highly responsible and technically complex assistance to the department directors and Chief Administrative Officer. Individuals are expected to apply knowledge of currently accepted human resources policies and procedures and relevant employment laws and regulations. Responsibilities include development and oversight of department goals and objectives; policies and procedures; budget development and oversight; and compliance with statutory requirements. Considerable and frequent contact is maintained with the Executive Department, City Council, and other department directors as well as representatives of local, state and federal governments and agencies, and the general public.

Examples of Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Develops and directs short- and long-range strategic plans to ensure the Human Resources Department’s contribution to the City’s overall plans and strategies.
• Provides highly responsible and complex technical support regarding human resources management to the Chief Administrative Officer and department directors.
• Oversees and administers the City's compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding personnel practices, including affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Washington Leave laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, and others; formulates and recommends revisions to the City’s personnel policies and procedures to comply with federal, state, and local laws, and case law; interprets policies, laws, and regulations for managers and supervisors, and recommends corrective action to ensure compliance.
• Develops a competent, well-trained, properly structured and motivated staff capable of achieving departmental goals and commitments; evaluates employee performance, reviews projects and programs, and distribution of work to assure proper and efficient workflow.
• Prepares for and serves as a management representative in union-management contract negotiations, grievances, and arbitration; interprets contract provisions and advises management.
• Develops and implements training and education to support the growth of supervisory and management needs within departments and diverse workgroups.
• Oversees employee health insurance and benefit programs; oversees Worker’s Compensation program and coordinates claims management with third party administrator.
• Performs special projects, including collecting, compiling and interpreting information or data to prepare reports for the CAO, directors, and assigned boards and commissions.
• Initiates personnel studies such as classification analysis and salary and benefits surveys.
• Plans, implements and oversees personnel-related services and programs such as staff training, employee recognition, and wellness activities; oversees new hire orientations and exit interviews.
• Develops and administers employee performance evaluation systems. Assists department directors and supervisors in developing job performance standards, employee goals, and action plans.
• Monitors and analyzes employee demographics in order to direct recruitment strategies to attract and retain a diverse and skilled workforce. Administers recruitment and selection programs; reviews the development and administration of selection examinations; advises departments on recruitment and selection strategies, techniques, and legal requirements.
• Develops, recommends and monitors the Human Resources Department budget by reviewing past expenditures and determining future resources needed to accomplish department goals.
• Oversees, participates, and provides staff support for a variety of boards, commissions and committees including the Salary Commission, Civil Service Commission, and LEOFF 1 Disability Board. Serves as Wellness Coordinator, Employee Appreciation Coordinator, and ADA Coordinator.
• Monitors employee safety programs and serves as management representative to the City’s Safety and Health Committee, providing leadership in safety and wellness activities.

Qualifications

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.
Experience:

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in management.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Experience managing or working with multiple workgroups and organization with 200+ employees preferred.
• Experience in public sector preferred.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver’s license.

Work Environment

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift 10 to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position works in an office, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Work is performed mainly during city office hours; however, some travel will be required and incumbent is occasionally required to attend night meetings of the City Council or City boards and commissions.
This position description generally_ describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change._

The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.

Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.

[Note: Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits]

Insurance Benefits:

• Medical - choice of Premera Blue Cross or Kaiser Permanante.

Employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of dependent/qualified domestic partner's premiums.

• Vision
• Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dual Insurance Incentive Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Sick Leave
• Jury Duty/Military Leave

Investment and Retirement Programs:

• State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• HRA/VEBA plan

Voluntary Benefits:

• Optional plans for life insurance, disability, and accident coverage
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union Membership

Location: 1015 State Ave,Marysville,WA, Marysville, WA 98270

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $157,846.00 - $202,035.00 per year

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