Director of Finance and Human Resources

Holmes County General Health District•Millersburg, OH

About The Position

The Holmes County General Health District is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Director of Finance and Human Resources. Under the direction of the Health Commissioner, this position supports the daily operations of the Health Department by overseeing financial functions—including payroll, accounts payable, revenue tracking, budgeting, grant administration, and financial reporting—to help ensure fiscal stability and compliance. The Director also manages human resources and administrative operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records and benefits, and coordination of technology and facility-related needs. The role provides leadership to clerical support staff and may assist with birth and death registrar services and front desk coverage as needed. The position directs and monitors the District’s financial operations, supports audits, serves as the District Human Resources Officer, and works with maintenance staff to keep agency equipment and systems operational. It reports to the Health Commissioner. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and continued insurability.
Must be an Ohio Notary Public or willing to obtain the certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of bookkeeping experience.
Two years of governmental accounting or grants management experience.
One year of human resources or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and monitor District financial operations, including balancing financial records with the County Auditor and Data Processing offices.
Review incoming funds, encumbered purchase orders, program billings, and fund balances.
Prepare grant and cost reports, assist with developing program budgets, help ensure programs remain within budget constraints, and notify the Health Commissioner and other directors about financial issues or concerns.
Schedule and assign tasks for the Fiscal Clerk, contribute to evaluating the clerk’s performance, attempt to resolve employee complaints under the direction of the Health Commissioner or designee, recommend pay adjustments, and interview applicants for the Fiscal Clerk position and make hiring recommendations.
Maintain employee personnel files and leave balances and keep abreast of employment laws and regulations affecting the District.
Assist other directors with compliance with employment laws and regulations and serve as a resource to the Health Commissioner and other directors on employment-related issues.
Assist with developing and implementing District-wide policies and procedures.
Work with examiners by providing documents, answering questions, and serving as the primary contact during audits of the District or its programs.
Coordinate with maintenance staff to keep agency equipment and systems operational and functional, and arrange repairs as needed.
Provide backup clerical support, including issuing birth and death records and covering front desk duties when needed.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.