Position Summary: The Human Resources Director is responsible for a variety of personnel management functions related to employees and employment, including: all aspects of the employment process from recruitment to termination; implementation and administration of compensation and benefits programs; employee activities and employee counseling; monitoring compliance with the County's Personnel Policies and Regulations, collective bargaining agreements and federal and state employment laws. This department is also involved in the administration of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation administration, and maintains the County payroll. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Department Management: Directs and oversees the Human Resources Department and the County s labor relations functions. Leads compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal requirements and government reporting. Maintains minimal exposure to lawsuits. Manages the County Personnel Policy; interprets, develops, updates, maintains, and administers policies with employees, Department Heads, County Board and public. Interprets and administers union contracts and assists with union negotiations. Coordinates recruiting, selection, and hiring process with Department Heads and County Board in accordance with government regulations. Serves on all Interview Committees. Manages new hire background checks and screening sand new hire orientations. Administers the County's official pay plan. Updates and maintains the Salary Administration Plan and Guidelines for Administration of Plan. Oversees County Payroll functions. Coordinates and implements the County's performance management system. Develops and manages performance management programs. Maintains updated job descriptions on all County positions. Collaborates with Classification and Compensation Vendor to evaluate and classify positions. Maintains confidential employee personnel records on all staff. Serves as County Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordinator. Administers County's benefit plans. Monitors and evaluates employee benefit programs and options and responsible for insurance Requests for Proposals (RFP s). Administers Workers Compensation Program. Maintains and updates Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plans. Serves as ADA Coordinator and develops and maintains ADA Transition Plan. Consults with and advises Department Heads and supervisors regarding problem areas with employees,performance issues, policy interpretation, etc. Available to employees as resource and consultant regarding Personnel policy, contracts, compensation plan,and areas of concern. Makes referrals to Employee Assistance Provider. Monitors employment, health and safety concerns of workers. Conducts or oversees investigations of employee complaints or concerns. Prepares,maintains and monitors the departmental annual operating budget operations. Develops and implements department policies and procedures. Maintains knowledge of and interprets relevant state and local laws, policies and procedures. Prepares or oversees preparation of and submits a variety of reports and documents. Responds to public inquiries, requests and complaints. Staff Management Develops and maintains HR department structure; assigns tasks and functions to achieve short and long-term HR department goals. Manages, supervises and directs department staff. Responsible for recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, training, discipline, discharge, and grievance management. Manages, monitors and documents the work performance of assigned personnel, conducts effective coaching,reviews performance, and takes corrective action as necessary. Enforces all safety rules, regulations and procedures. Ensures necessary safety training is provided. Develops and makes work assignments. Other duties as assigned or apparent Fills in as needed in the absence of the County Administrator with assistance of the Executive Assistant. Serves on HR related internal co mittees. Attends training, professional association and county meetings. Entry annual salary range: $86,465.60 to $96,948.80, DOQ. Position has a full annual earning potential of up to$121,867.20, DOQ, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER