Human Resources Director
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Salary : $93,798.00 - $131,210.00 AnnuallyLocation : Willmar, MNJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400069Department: Human ResourcesOpening Date: 11/15/2024Closing Date: 12/1/2024 11:59 PM CentralDescription Maintain the Human Resources function for Kandiyohi County. This includes maintenance and applying policies correctly to various situations, recruiting and hiring for all job openings in the county, overseeing the benefit administration process, assisting the payroll department in interpreting policy and employment law to correctly compensate employees, serve as Affirmative Action Officer, Human Rights Officer and EEOC liaison, serve on the negotiation team for union contracts, maintain and retain appropriate employee personnel and medical files, prepare and submit workers compensation claims including follow-up with insurance representatives and qualified rehabilitation counselors, prepare and execute the Human Resources Department budget. Job Duties Maintains and updates comprehensive personnel policies. Communicate and interpret policies to County employees to ensure consistent definition and application. Attend trainings, conferences, and seminars to ensure up-to-date employment law knowledge and implementation. Organize employee training opportunities.Assist department heads and supervisors with personnel matters. Coordinate the resolution of employee grievances including consultation with outside labor attorney as needed. Conduct employee investigations and recommend action based on findings.Manage all recruitment processes in consultation with the appropriate department head. Serve as guidance to payroll personnel for changes in salary schedules, job classifications, promotions, retirements, and terminations. Maintain employee classification and compensation plan. Create/update county job descriptions. Responsible for maintenance and retention of all county employee personnel and medical files. Responsible for oversight and implementation of Human Resources Information System (HRIS).Serve as employee contact for workers compensation injuries. Submit first report of injuries to workers compensation carrier and maintain records on employee injury claims. Coordinate employee return to work duties. Serve on Safety Committee.Prepare, execute and monitor Human Resources Department budget.Team with Labor Committee in the negotiation process. Update Collective Bargaining Agreement language and implement contract changes. Serve as primary contact for Union Business Agent(s). Serve as Affirmative Action Officer and Human Rights Officer for Kandiyohi County. Complete EEOC reports as required. Prepare and submit report to ensure compliance with the Minnesota Pay Equity Act.Supervise and oversee Human Resources Generalist and Benefit Administration. Coordinate insurance committee functions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field with 3 or more years of Local Government Personnel Administration or related experience or an equivalent combination of both education and experience. Supplemental Information Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and applicable HRIS softwareKnowledge of personnel functions and lawsAbility to establish and adjust prioritiesAbility to manage many responsibilities simultaneouslyAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to convey a positive and professional image to applicants and employeesAbility to work effectively with both employees and supervisors/department headsMust be self-directedKandiyohi County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, PERA retirement, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.