Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Director of Human Resources & Risk Management is responsible for managing the comprehensive Citywide Human Resources Program and directs the activities of the City's Human Resources Department, Civil Service, Risk Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Payroll and Civil Service. The Director of Human Resources translates broad general guidance and policy into programs and advises City Management on all human resources, civil service and risk management issues. Work is performed within policies included in City ordinances and administrative regulations, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and subject to periodic review on the basis of results achieved. The Director of Human Resources is under the general direction of the City Manager and supervises professional, paraprofessional, and clerical employees.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

This list is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

•         Recommends and develops City-wide policies, regulations and practices related to Human Resources and Risk            Management.
•         Reviews and approves personnel status change forms from all City departments.
•         Reviews staff classifications action recommendations to ensure compliance with existing compensation system.
•         Writes directives advising department directors of City policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
•         Directs employees engaged in contract administration, recruitment and examinations, position classification and compensation administration, employee relations and benefits, employee performance ratings, employee development, employee counseling, service awards and Human Resource records maintenance, and related activities.
•         Confers with City management staff and meets with other City employees and the general public on a wide range of Human Resources, Civil Service and Risk Management issues.
•         Supervises the preparation of monthly and annual reports and budget estimates.
•         Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the City.
•         Reviews selection and promotion methods to ensure compliance with appropriate legal constraints and professional standards; recommends new selection and promotion methods to the City Manager/Assistant City Manager.
•         Reviews City employment practices to ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations, and Civil Service Statues, Rules and Regulations.
•         Provides professional and technical advice to the City Management regarding specific human resources, civil service and risk management functions.
•         Makes special studies and prepares reports at the request of the City Manager.
•         Testifies in court cases involving City personnel actions, policies, and procedures.
•         Integrates risk management into overall department strategy.
•         Ensures ongoing operational risk management control, evaluation, communication, training, monitoring and documentation.
•         Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
•         Interprets policies and applicable regulations and apply them accordingly.
•         Manages difficult duties such as harassment investigations, complaints, grievances, and oversight of disciplinary actions to include termination of employment. Act as a mediator. 
•         Directs and supervises work activities of subordinates as well as develops them professionally.
•         Reviews and recommends changes to job descriptions.
•         Performs other duties as assigned.
•         Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others. 

Civil Service Director:

•         Administers Civil Service practices and procedures. 
•         Coordinates and attends Civil Service Commission Meetings and Arbitration Hearings. 
•         Conducts recruitment of entry-level positions. 
•         Conducts and proctor entry-level and promotional examinations.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

•         Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university; or five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Certificates & Registrations:

•         Human Resources Professional Certification (SHRM, HRCI or PSHRA), preferred. 
•         Valid Texas Driver’s License.