Director of Human resources

Successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field plus five (5) years of human resources experience, which includes labor relations and supervision. 

Summary:

An employee in this classification, under the supervision of the Superintendent, directs and coordinates human resource matters.  This employee supervises risk management, training and labor relations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and orients individuals assigned to the department.

Duties:

• Develops, implements, and advises departments on human resource related matters, interprets policies and procedures and makes recommendations.
•  Collaborates with the Superintendent to define and monitor the long-term vision of the Board. 
•  Leads team of Human Resource professionals.
•  Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal customers and union representatives.
• Serves as primary management liaison with the union regarding Labor-Management meetings, handling and responding to grievances, and other meetings involving union representatives/leaders.
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring and initial orientation of all Board staff.
• Provides direct assistance to the Superintendent and Strategic Leadership Team with program related assignments and projects.
• Promotes, designs, and implements activities to create and maintain an engaged and positive culture.
• Establishes and implements succession planning strategies for identifying, developing, and promoting staff.  
• Coordinates organizational change initiatives with appropriate Departments.
• Develops and maintains an ongoing staff training and development program responsive to the needs of both staff and management.
• Designs, implements, and oversees performance management processes and procedures.  
• Assists Board employees with career development including outplacement options.
• Responsible for the administration of all employee benefit programs.
• Monitors activities to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, policies/procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.

25%

• Conducts pre-disciplinary conferences.
• Monitor staff credential requirements.
• Oversees compliance with training requirements for the organization; orientation requirements, mandatory training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid) and helps to facilitate CARF and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities requirements in these areas.
• Responsible for the processing of all staff payroll and status changes and the flow of information to the payroll department.
• Investigates and resolves complaints regarding human resource matters.     

10%

• Serves as a member of the management's contract negotiating team.
• Serves as a resource for management staff in regard to any human resource-related issues.
• May attend or represent the Board or Superintendent at various meetings, conferences, and seminars
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5%

• Performs other related duties as required.

Equipment operated:

 Personal computer, applications software and basic office equipment.

Working conditions:

Position may involve exposure to individuals with medical and behavioral risks.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of various government laws involving the administration of employee and labor relations.
• Organizational, communications, public relations and counseling skills.
• Ability to deal with a variety of complex and diversified situations and professions.
• Knowledge of employee staff development and training methods.
• Knowledge of accounting and fiscal practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of negotiation procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships.
• Effective organizational and responsive communication skills.
• Adherence to the principles of good management practices as outlined in the “Expectations for Effective Leadership and Management Practices".

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experiences:

 A. Education:

 Master degree in, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related area. 

 B. Experience:

 Five (5) years of human resource including three (3) years of labor relations and supervisory experience.

 C. Credentials:

  1. Certification: N/A

  2. Registration: N/A

  3. Licensure: Valid driver license.

D. Ancillary Training: All training as required by the Board and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

E. Other: Requires own transportation. Will require evenings, weekends, and locations convenient for individual/family.