Description

NATURE OF WORK:
Under the direction of the City Manager, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for the supervision of the City’s human resources staff and functions including workers compensation, , talent acquisition, classification and compensation, employee benefits, labor relations, Citywide training and development, OSHA compliance coordination, , equal employment opportunity, performance management, human resource information systems (HRIS), wellness programming and the Civil Service Commission. Works closely with division leadership in identifying, evaluating and resolving human resources and payroll issues, and to facilitate communications and organizational planning. Serves as an advisor to the City Manager on human resources policy and practice matters; prepares and implements human resources policies for the City; works closely with recognized unions to maintain good labor/management relationships. The position serves as a champion for equity, and will work collaboratively with all staff to create and implement policies and procedures to facilitate equity and inclusion throughout the City. Responsible for ensuring that all phases of human resources activity are carried out in accordance with the mission and goals of the City, and the Civil Service Commission.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
 
Manages Human Resources, and Workers Compensation staff ; assigns projects and activities; evaluates performance, initiates and/or reviews discipline. Responsible for the development and implementation of a talent acquisition strategy that will achieve the most appropriate sourcing, evaluation and selection of highly qualified and diverse talent.
Manages the City’s Performance Management System and trains evaluators on effective methods of evaluation performance.
Initiates the succession planning process with organizational leaders to identify critical/key roles within the organization, and develop an action plan for individuals to assume those roles in the future.
Responsible for creating and ensuring pay equity across all employee populations
Develops and monitors division budgets and expenditures.
Ensures service delivery matches the needs of the departments, in a timely and accurate manner.
Works with HR division managers to develop strategic and action plans in the area of human resources management to assist in their achieving departmental and cross-departmental goals and objectives.
Supports the City Manager in human resource planning with Department Directors
Provides support in any re-organizations, restructuring, or reclassifications.
Provides assistance in the development of and adherence to policies, procedures and union contracts.
Monitors City’s progress in meeting Equal Employment Opportunity goals and objectives, through recruitment processes, selection methods, hiring and promotional activities, training and development activities, discipline, terminations and related employment activities.
Receives employee complaints relating to City policies including sexual harassment and discrimination, refers to appropriate forum and/or initiates investigations; submits findings to City Manager’s Office for further action. Assists the Law Department with processing of EEOC complaints, and employment litigation.
Trains management employees in union contract management; interprets union contract language; monitors compliance with contractual provisions.
Assists departments in analyzing and responding to union grievances; participates in grievance meetings at the City Manager level; coordinates activities relating to interest and/or grievance arbitrations, including outside legal counsel.
Oversees the administration of the City’s HRIS system, monitors & troubleshoots HR functions and communicates with IS staff to resolve issues. Uses the HRIS system to provide reports, analyses and recommendations. Works closely with the Finance Division to ensure processes are effectively interfaced.
Maintains confidential information in a mature and responsible manner.
Administers the employee benefit package, including health, dental and life insurance, IMRF, disability, worker’s compensation, training, Retirement Health Savings Plans, etc. Works with the City Manager and employee Health Insurance Cost Containment Committees to achieve increased employee wellness and decreased insurance costs for the City.
Supports the discipline system of the City, providing training, to all departments in the requirements, provisions, and techniques in investigations, documentation, processes and policies.
 Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the human resources field, including legal and legislative changes, as well as general human resources management issues. Attends seminars, conferences and meetings with professional groups and legal counsel in order to stay current.
Identifies legal requirements and reporting regulations affecting Human Resources function; works to identify exposures.
Serves as Secretary to the Civil Service Commission; recommends necessary changes to rules or City Code to reflect needs of the City.
Participates in the development of the annual budget, including position analyses, RIF communications, reports and analyzes necessary for position budgeting, including the position control system.
Attends night and weekend meetings as required.
 Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
 

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, human resources or related field, preferably supplemented with a master’s degree in human resources management, public administration or similar field, HRCI/SHRM certification preferred.
Must possess eight to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources management.
Must possess at least five years of supervisory and leadership responsibility.
Candidates should have well-developed leadership and administrative skills and a generalist background with broad knowledge of talent acquisition, compensation, equity and inclusion, employee engagement, learning and development, organizational planning, employee relations, labor relations, payroll, pension administration, safety and worker’s compensation.