Director Human Resources (Human Resources Partner V)
About The Position
The Director Human Resources manages the Human Resource Office for the Kentucky Fire Commission. The role oversees 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 position conducts new employee orientation and manages employee benefits at hire and during open enrollment. It 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 provide updates and relevant information, and serves on the Fire Commission Leadership Team. This is an on-site, 12-month term-contract position. Continued employment is expected based on performance. The role has standard hours of 37.5 per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or equivalent five years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Human Resource 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.
- Handle 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, share updates, and provide relevant information.
- Serve as a member of the Fire Commission Leadership Team.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and 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 during 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
