DIRECTOR - HUMAN RESOURCES description image

The right person for this role will be focused on inspiring excellence both in terms of quality and in collaboration within their team, creating strong cross-functional partnerships across the business, and developing innovative and impactful solutions to support the organization. You will have opportunities to drive the long-term vision of the People function and our priorities, and work closely with executive leadership to ensure our mission and values are represented in the ways we do our work. If you want to be part of a dynamic, growing City, with the opportunity to have voice in strategic planning, and touch all levels of the organization, keep reading!

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

Provides leadership, direction, and management to the Human Resource function citywide in providing issue resolution and corrective action consultation in a dynamic environment. Oversees the risk management and safety program (all lines of liability insurance and workers’ compensation); benefits administration; classification and compensation; employee performance management; recruitment and selection process; unemployment compensation; grievance administration; labor negotiations and organizational development and learning. The Human Resources Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering all phases of human resources policies and procedures with the approval of the City Manager.

PLEASE NOTE:

The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.

The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.

This job classification is in Management Category I for benefits purposes, which includes Ten (10) additional Management Vacation days per calendar year and a monthly Employee Expense Allowance of $390.00.

This is an "at will" position and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with Executive Strategy Team, Mayor, City Commission, co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service
Makes recommendations to executive management for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures and practices on human resources matters
Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures organization's compliance
Maintains responsibility for organization compliance with federal, state and local legislation pertaining to all human resources matters
Communicates changes in the policies and procedures and ensures that proper compliance is followed
Makes determinations on issues concerning reorganization and reallocation of positions, working conditions, disciplinary actions and employee grievances
Reviews, revises and interprets human resources policies to department directors and their representatives, and the public
Collaborates with City officials and other department directors to facilitate development of performance measures and process improvement initiatives
Prepares periodic, routine, and special reports relating to the operation of the organization; prepares and justifies budget estimates; and controls expenditures
Directs employee benefit program (health, dental, life, vision, disability, “cafeteria” plan, deferred compensation program, educational assistance, defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans) and all lines of liability and workers’ compensation insurances
Participates in labor negotiations and labor contract administration
Oversees employee performance appraisal system
Oversees the Drug Free Workplace Program.
Oversees the compliance and supervisory training programs for City employees
Conducts employee grievance procedures/hearings
Counsels all supervisors and employees regarding policies, procedures, issues and complaints
Serves on boards commissions, or committees; prepares and makes presentations at Commission meetings
Provides advice and counsel to department heads, managers and staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Management, or related field.
Seven (7) plus years of progressively responsible professional/managerial level experience in facilitating a Human Resources Department within a large organization. Previous supervisory experience required. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job related field, may substitute for the required experience or education.

Preferences:

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) / Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) / Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) / Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) / International Public Management Association–Human Resources Certified Professional or other human resources related professional certification.
Experience within a Municipality or Government Agency.

Special Requirements:

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to work.

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