Director, Human Resources & Risk Management

Village of Tequesta • Tequesta, FL

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About The Position

This position provides Human Resource (HR) leadership to the Village, to include HR planning, recruitment, selection and orientation, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, while maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures to support these functions. This position is also responsible for managing the Village’s risk management portfolio including automobile, workers compensation, property and casualty insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• HRCI-SPHR (Senior Professional HR) or SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) certificate highly desirable
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible HR experience, to include collective bargaining, recruitment and selection, compensation, benefits administration, organizational development, labor/employee relations, and risk management, including five (5) years of supervisory/management experience (Government experience preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of contemporary human resources management theory, principles, and practices.
• Sound knowledge of federal, state and local employment law and regulations affecting the field of Human Resource Management
• Sound knowledge of risk management methods, techniques, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and administration.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Capable of thinking strategically and designing multiple ways to accomplish goals; a solutions provider with analytical troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• Proven record of accomplishment in Training and Development initiatives including designing, producing and implementing programs; excellent presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, well-honed conflict resolution skills and demonstrated strength in developing relationships built on trust and integrity.
• Sound knowledge of compensation strategies and best practices.
• Strong program and project management skills; Effective in establishing priorities aligned with organization’s goals, monitoring, and modifying as appropriate.
• Proven skills in collaborating successfully with diverse individuals and groups; strong oral and written communication skills and facilitation and collaboration competence.
• Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
• Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certification in accordance with Village policy.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• HRCI-SPHR (Senior Professional HR) or SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) certificate highly desirable
• Government experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements human resources policies, procedures, programs and long-term human resources strategic plans.
• Prepares and manages the HR department and the risk management budgets.
• Manages the Village’s recruitment, selection and onboarding process.
• Manages the Village’s employee relations programs
• Provides human resources management advice and consultation services to Village employees and directors.
• Selects, trains, supervises, disciplines, and evaluates department staff.
• Investigates and resolves employee, applicant and other complaints and administers the grievance procedures.
• Collaborates with Village attorneys in developing litigation strategy to facilitate Village response to lawsuits, EEOC complaints and liability claims, and participates in dispute resolution, mediation, and other legal proceedings.
• Assists the Village Manager with collective bargaining strategies and participates in contract negotiations.
• Administers and analyzes the Village’s HRIS system to include managing databases, software and systems to monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Arranges and/or conducts training, makes presentations to employees, elected officials, managers, and the public as required.
• Works with Broker to negotiate and administer vendor contracts for the Village’s insurance portfolio, including automobile, property & casualty, and workers compensation.
• Co-chairs the Safety Committee and assists with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and internal controls related to compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees