Director, Human Resources

City of Daphne•1705 Main St. Daphne, AL

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources manages the city’s human resources programs and functions, including classification and compensation, recruitment, employee relations, benefits, training, payroll, workers’ compensation, safety, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The role directs and evaluates assigned staff and advises employees and city leadership on personnel matters. Public-sector experience is preferred. The position oversees the city’s compensation and classification plan, recruitment and onboarding, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, family and medical leave, disability, safety, drug and alcohol testing, personnel records, and employee relations processes. It serves as a liaison to the Mayor and Council, department directors, employees, government officials, insurers, and external advisers. The director also prepares management reports, policies, procedures, bid specifications, and the annual budget, and reviews budget requests, proposals, invoices, and payroll time records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Eight years of progressively responsible experience across human resources management, budget administration, and management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.
Valid State of Alabama driver’s license.
Skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including the ability to calculate decimals and percentages.
Ability to coordinate, manage, and correlate data; analyze data and determine when organizational components require revision; and formulate operational strategies.
Ability to function as a director of a major organizational unit with significant internal and external interaction.
Ability to use a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory information.
Ability to apply principles of motivation, incentives, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment in developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity when evaluating information against subjective or judgmental criteria.
Ability to operate, maneuver, or control equipment, machinery, tools, or materials used in performing essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Public-sector experience.

Responsibilities

Direct, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff; address employee concerns, assign and direct work, counsel and discipline staff, and complete performance appraisals.
Plan and manage the city’s workers’ compensation and safety programs; establish policies and procedures, ensure compliance, and conduct staff training.
Develop and implement the city’s compensation and classification plan, including market research, salary surveys, job audits, pay and classification analysis, and recommendations to the Mayor and Council.
Monitor public-sector personnel practices and personnel laws and statutes; propose changes to personnel policies and the personnel handbook and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Oversee recruitment, selection, applicant testing, and onboarding.
Serve as liaison to the Mayor and Council, department directors, city employees, state and federal officials, insurance carriers, actuaries, attorneys, consultants, and others.
Review disciplinary actions and terminations for compliance with city policies; coordinate grievance resolution and formal disciplinary actions; respond to inquiries, counsel employees, conduct hearings and investigations, and prepare reports and responses.
Oversee employee benefits administration and open enrollment and liaise with third-party administrators.
Direct workers’ compensation, family medical leave, and long-term disability programs; monitor claims and bills, investigate claims, authorize medical care, and maintain related records.
Direct centralized retention and storage of personnel files and medical records.
Prepare, review, or approve performance appraisals and personnel actions, including salary and reclassification changes, promotions, demotions, and terminations.
Coordinate the city’s Drug and Alcohol Program, including pre-employment and random testing, employee physicals and tests, and awareness training.
Serve as the city’s safety coordinator; develop safety policies and procedures, oversee reporting and accident investigations, schedule safety training, maintain a safety resource library, and lead safety committee meetings.
Develop management reports, policies and procedures, bid specifications, and the annual budget; review and approve budget requests, bid proposals, invoices, and employee payroll time records.
Maintain knowledge of human resources policies and practices through professional seminars, conferences, journals, and reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned.