Human Resources Director

Ellis, County of•Ellis County Central, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this employment is to implement and support management decisions of Commissioners' Court related to Human Resources. Under the limited direction of Commissioners' Court, this role is responsible for advising elected officials and department heads in the area of human resources management, including but not limited to, recruitment, classification, compensation, records, performance evaluations, employee relations, and communications. This role is responsible for County compliance with state, federal, and local employment laws and facilitates the implementation of County personnel policies. The position oversees the County Benefits program, acts as Loss Control Supervisor, and is the County HIPAA Privacy Officer and point of contact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
10 years working in leadership position in Human Resources department, with at least 2 years of that in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common human resources journals, financial reports, and legal documents in English.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from public, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer background with expertise in word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and database management.
Self-disciplined and self-motivated to work alone and with others; ability to exercise good judgment in the safeguarding of confidential or sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR certification highly desired.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Desktop publishing skills desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain recruitment and hiring practices, classification and compensation programs for county.
Recommend, plan, and implement changes in personnel policies and procedures, as needed.
Plan, prepare, and monitor of human resources operations budget.
Communicate effectively and courteously with Commissioners' Court, public, and employees.
Maintain employee records according to federal, state, and local law(s).
Develop and maintain employment practices that are in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other employment related statutes.
Investigate employee complaints, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, as well as county policy.
Inform and advise, elected officials/department heads on a regular basis, of existing and new regulations regarding employee practices and procedures.
Manage and coordinate with the District Attorney's Office timely responses to federal and state agency inquiries and/or complaints related to employment practices.
Oversee Human Resources Department employees.
Manage Workers Compensation program / renewal.
Ensure timely filing and management of all workers compensation claims.
Assist the Loss Control representative on all survey tours and visits.
Advise Commissioners' Court on the development and progress of the Loss Control Program.
Act as liaison between Commissioners' Court, County officials, employees and loss control management personnel from insurer.
Manage DOT related drug screens, background checks, training and policy.
Ensures the County’s compliance with HIPAA Privacy rules.
Maintains compliance with federal and state laws related to privacy, security, confidentiality, and protection of information resources.
Develop and implementation of County-wide privacy training program and, in conjunction with the security officer or other individual charged with security oversight, a cyber security awareness and training program that meets state requirements.
Ensures no intimidating, discriminatory, or other retaliatory actions occur against a person who files, testifies, assists or participates in any investigation, compliance review, proceeding or hearing related to a privacy violation or opposed any unlawful act or practice.