City of Fort WayneDirector of Human ResourcesJob Code:

　　2024102

　　Posted On:

　　Friday, 19th January 2024

　　Category:

　　Regular Full Time

　　Department:

　　Human Resources

　　Shift:

　　8:00 am to 5:00 pm, may vary depending on need.

　　Location:

　　Fort Wayne, IN200 E. Berry Street

　　Pay Rate:

　　$104,720.72 to $125,665.28 Annually

　　Job Description:

　　SUMMARY

　　Working under the direction of the City Attorney, the Director of HR is responsible for implementing personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws/regulations and directing the operations and staff of the department. Incumbent provides guidance and assistance to department heads and supervisors in the areas of Human Resources (HR) policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations, employee benefits, professional development and training, job classification system, performance management system, staffing and recruitment, and employee relations. This position is a political appointive position, and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

　　Directs the operations and staff of the Human Resources Department, including planning and delegating work assignments, evaluating work performance, providing training, and maintaining discipline; Provides guidance, assistance, and professional expertise, assists with complex or problem situations;Plans, implements, and coordinates personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations, including coordinating training for supervisors and other personnel, maintaining personnel policies and prescribed forms, consulting with department heads and supervisors to resolve problems, and distributing timely notices of relevant legislative and policy changes;Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures compliance;Provides coaching and guidance to department heads and supervisors in the areas of HR policies, practices and procedures; local, state and federal laws and regulations; employee benefits; professional development and training; performance management; and staffing and recruitment;Plans, organizes, develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies, and staffing and employment practices and policies for the City;Works for prompt resolution of employee disputes to minimize loss of employee wages and interruption of normal business operations;Conducts investigations into regulatory issues and employee complaints; Listens to parties on both sides of a dispute in order to ascertain facts, discern areas of agreement, and suggest possible options for satisfactory settlement;Provides training on Labor Trends;Serves as resource to legal counsel representing the City by providing information, historical data, and practices related to arbitrations;Conducts exit interviews with employees terminating employment with City as needed;Oversees employee compensation citywide; analyzes organizational pay practices and makes recommendations for salary changes to ensure equity; recommends special compensation programs or incentive systems for all employees or specific groups to support the organizations objectives;Assists Compensation Committee in maintaining City job classification system, including writing, reviewing, and updati g job descriptions as needed, reviewing reclassification requests, and attending meetings;Oversees the administration of the performance management system;Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation;Oversees the resolution of employee/management issues and, employee complaint investigations;Oversees employee unemployment claims, verifies information, attends hearings, and makes recommendations to Indiana Employment Security Division;Serves as sponsor and City representative for community outreach and employee relations initiatives;Serves as the Chief EEO Officer and liaison and advisor to the Mayors Diversity Council; performs comprehensive investigations of internal EEO complaints, and promotes diversity and equal employment opportunities citywide;Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all work related issues;Compiles data and analyzes past and current year requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds requested;Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

　　The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbents responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

　　SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESAs Director, incumbent supervises HR staff members involved in staffing and recruitment, employee and labor relations, professional development and quality enhancement and benefits administration for the City. Coordination of activities with Payroll, Risk Management and Law is required. Supervision is complex and involves adaptation of practices, procedures and methods.

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

　　EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

　　Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other related field from an accredited institution with six years of experience in the Human Resources field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

　　Broad knowledge and experience in employment laws, compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations and training and development;

　　Thorough knowledge and understanding of City Codes and state statutes relevant to areas of public sector Human Resource administration is preferred;

　　Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, HR staff, management, Division and Department Heads, the Mayor, City Council and the genera