Chief Human Resources Officer

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Job Information

Title:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Market Range:

MR26

Approved Date:

9/6/2024 9:32:07 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

OFFICIALS AND ADMINISTRATORS

Career Level:

L1

Career Level Description:

Leadership Level 1

Job Code:

100252

Job Family:

Human Resources

Sub Family:

General Human Resources

Primary Purpose

Plans, directs, and leads the Human Resources department including Human Resources Information Systems, Payroll, Operational Support Services, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Benefits & Wellness, and Employee Relations. Aligns human resource solutions and initiatives with the County's overall strategic goals. Ensures continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of Human Resources department.

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Directs the design, implementation and administration of human resource programs, policies and procedures. Develops, implements and evaluates department vision, mission, goals and objectives Advises management on key issues, policies, and best practices.

1

15%

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Analyzes metrics and data to ensure department alignment with overall organization strategy. Continually assesses competitiveness of department programs and initiatives against comparable organizations, industries and markets. Streamlines business processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness

2

10%

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Consults with management and senior leadership to assess and understand key business objectives. Translates business needs and plans into opportunities for strategic HR planning. Recommends and implements initiatives to addresses gaps between current and existing needs

3

15%

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Coaches senior leaders in human resourced issues including employee relations, talent development, performance management, policies and guidelines, and employment law and practices

4

15%

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Designs, sponsors, and directs programs to enhance employee morale, promote positive employee relations, and improve employee performance. Oversees department's communication and marketing strategies to engage and inform employees of department services, procedures, and policy

5

10%

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Serves on leadership committees to provide strategic guidance, ensure compliance, and promote a positive workplace culture

6

10%

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Oversees Human Resources and Benefits and Wellness budgets. Ensures proper fund management and competitiveness with benefits funds. Serves as key member of request for proposal committee for HR programs and systems

7

10%

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Creates and oversees team’s workflow and required tasks. Defines goals, communicates objectives and monitors team performance. Manages all onboarding activities, professional development, performance, discipline, work schedules, and timesheet approvals

8

10%

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Maintains professional and technical knowledge of the field through professional development

9

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

L1

Career Level Description:

Leadership Level 1

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Head of a Department.

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Creates overall operational plans for Department.  Results  impact overall County goals.

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Responsible for improving upon parts of an entire process or system, leveraging personal past experiences as well as extensive information gathering.

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Commits resources to pursue innovative solutions and champions innovative projects.

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Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function, and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the organization, which may include elected officials, leadership peers, customers or vendors.

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May negotiate and compromise to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches of the Department.

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Achieves results through multiple teams of Divisions.

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Ensures appropriate selection, organization, and leadership of Division/Function; coaches and develops Division leaders.

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Requires advanced general management and leadership capability to lead Division teams. Typically has broader practical experience across multiple disciplines within the County.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field

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Eight years of experience in human resources administration, including at least four years of human resources management experience

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Extensive knowledge of human resource-related state, federal, and local policies, procedures and HR best practices

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Exceptional leadership skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor

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Demonstrated ability to strategically analyze and implement comprehensive change to HR policies, procedures, and systems

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Superior customer service skills, integrity, and commitment to collaboration and innovative efficiency

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Exceptional oral/public speaking and written communication skills with ability to influence others

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Ability to effectively navigate in a political environment through partnership with legal counsel, senior leadership, and an elected board

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Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion

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Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Change Management

Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace.

Conflict Management

Brings substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to manage them collaboratively, building consensus, keeping the best interests of the organization in mind, not only one's own interest.

Fiscal Accountability

Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Understands the organization's financial processes.  Prepares, justifies, and administers the program or project budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. 

Human Resource Management

Knowledge of employee development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering performance management, training, organizational development, and career development initiatives.

Influence

Asserts own ideas and persuades others, gaining support and commitment from others; mobilizes people to take action, using creative approaches to motivate others to meet organizational goals.

Strategic Vision

Sees the big, long-range picture and leads others accordingly.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X