Director Human Resources (Human Resources Partner IV)
About The Position
The Director Human Resources manages the Human Resources Office for the Kentucky Fire Commission. The position manages employment processes, including advertising, recruitment, salary calculations, offer letters or contracts, applicant tracking, and resignations. It interprets KCTCS policy and advises the Fire Commission team on employee relations and grievance issues. The Director conducts new employee orientation and manages employee benefits at hire and during open enrollment. The role is responsible for FMLA, workers’ compensation, and unemployment requests for the district, and requires knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. The Director regularly travels to Fire Commission district campuses to check in and provide relevant updates and information, and serves on the Fire Commission Leadership Team. This is an on-site, 12-month term-contract position with 37.5 standard hours. Continued employment is expected to be based on performance. The salary range is $55,392 (minimum) to $69,252 (mid-point), commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity. Employees must report to the designated work location in person.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to travel regularly to Fire Commission district campuses.
- Ability to work on site at the designated location.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Five years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Human Resources Office for the Fire Commission.
- Manage employment processes, including advertising, recruitment, salary calculations, offer letters or contracts, applicant tracking, and resignations.
- Interpret KCTCS policy and provide guidance on employee relations and grievance issues.
- Conduct new employee orientation and manage employee benefits at hire and during open enrollment.
- Manage FMLA, workers’ compensation, and unemployment requests for the district.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Travel regularly to Fire Commission district campuses to check in and provide relevant updates and information.
- Serve as a member of the Fire Commission Leadership Team.
Benefits
- Health care coverage for the employee and family
- Vision coverage for the employee and family
- Dental coverage for the employee and family
- Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match when the employee contributes 5%
- Vacation and sick time
- Work-life balance
- 9.5 paid holidays
- Two weeks of institutional closing pay in the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
