Human Resources Director (anticipated opening)

Southern Seven Health Department•Ullin, IL

9d•$64,905 - $71,396•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, organize and direct all aspects of the human resources department, oversee administration of hiring, onboarding, retention, termination, personnel records, legal compliance, compensation, and benefits. Responsibilities include development and administration of personnel policies and procedures, pay structure and programs for employee training, health, safety, and morale.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or approved related
A minimum of three (3) years of manager-level human resource experience
Human Resources certification
Effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Knowledge and use of modern office practices and procedures, including basic computer skills.
Knowledge and use of English language and grammar.
Knowledge and use of appropriate telephone etiquette.
Ability to carry detailed oral and written instructions.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise work of others and encourage problem solving.
DCFS background/criminal check, employee physical assessment, Mandated Reporter, valid driver’s license & auto liability insurance, and DCFS Licensing required courses

Nice To Haves

Hepatitis B Vaccine
CPR/First Aide

Responsibilities

Participates with the Leadership Team to address agency and management issues including but not limited to the review or development of staffing plans, position coverage issues, salary/pay plan development and revisions, recruitment and selection processes and supervision.
Provides advice on human resource legal and regulatory issues as required.
Develops and maintains the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual in compliance with the various employment laws, both state and federal, and Board of Health action.
Assists Department Directors with revisions and development of job descriptions.
Coordinates the fringe benefit program in conjunction with the 3rd Party Administrator and business office staff. Fully knowledgeable and conversant regarding the program to answer staff inquiries about the program. Coordinates and/or assists with the annual re-enrollment of employees.
Participates in Management Bargaining Committee. Conducts disciplinary meetings with the PH Division and coordinates employee grievance procedures.
Sets policies for hiring and oversees adherence to EEOC and Affirmative Action programs.
Oversees maintenance of accurate and complete personnel records. Ensures that rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed.
Conduct staff meetings as required to discuss personnel issues and/or explain and disseminate information which impacts staff.
Completes wage, benefit and workforce analysis surveys as required.
Assist with development and maintenance of risk management programs to minimize the potential for accidents or losses associated with Department operations and activities. Ensure that workers’ compensation and commercial liability claims are properly reported and processed.
Organize and present training to supervisors with regard to employment law issues, recruitment and selection process, documentation, safety, progressive discipline, and grievance administration and other topics as needed in conjunction with Department Directors.
Monitors the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Works closely with the EAP Contractor to ensure that employees fully utilize services as appropriate. Monitors mandatory-referred employees.
Assists Department Directors with agency compliance for certification/reviews conducted by oversight and/or grant funding entities.
Prepares for and participates in contested unemployment benefit hearings.
Be familiar and comply with the requirements of the policies and procedures adopted by Southern Seven Health Department as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Responsible for carrying out best practices for safety procedures concerning children, staff, families, and community individuals, and for assessing current practices and finding ways and areas needing improvement in addition to participating in site safety committee(s).
Participate as a member of the after-hours response team.
Participate in agency committees to represent Leadership as assigned by the Executive Director.
Act as backup Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer.
All duties necessary to meet requirements of Agency programs.