Human Resources Director

DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and administers the County Human Resources program; ensures County complies with all applicable federal and state regulations; and performs related professional and administrative work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Directs the County Human Resources programs, including recruitment, testing, classification, compensation, the County’s self-funded health plan, benefits, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, and training.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates staff.
• Coordinates labor relations, activities, interprets memoranda of understanding and assists with grievance and layoffs.
• Provides personnel advice and assistance to the County Administrative Officer, Board of Supervisors, department heads and employees.
• Coordinates Worker’s Compensation functions with other County staff.
• Performs special projects as assigned by the County Administrative Officer and/or Board agenda items as required.
• Prepares a variety of personnel related presentations and reports.
• Responds to public inquiries and concerns

EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years of progressively responsible personnel/human resources experience, at least two (2) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
SUBSTITUTION
Applicable personnel/human resources experience can be substituted for college on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and a valid California Drivers License by the time of appointment.

BENEFITS
The County offers a benefits package which includes:
• CalPERS Retirement: Classic member, 2% at 55; PEPRA member, 2% at 62.
• Longevity: Step increase of 5% at 7, 10, 14, 18 and 21 years of service.
• Vacation Leave: 10 days 1st and 2nd year, 15 days 3rd though 7th year, 21 days 8th year and thereaf-ter.
• Sick Leave: 1 1/4 days per month (no limit of accrual). Cash out or health premium conversion options availa-ble upon meeting specific require-ments.
• Bereavement Leave: 5 days per incident for defined family mem-bers.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Administrative Leave: 40 hours.