Chief Human Resources Officer

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plan, direct, organize, manage, and administer countywide human resources programs, operations, and functions; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and oversee the development of human resources policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; serve as an advisor to the elected officials and county executive/senior management on strategic planning and policy analysis of human resources issues.
• Direct and approve through subordinate supervisor(s) the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with the overall mission, vision, and values of the county; act as the key advisor to senior leadership on all human resources matters, providing strategic guidance as a key member of the executive team.
• Provide direction to and set expectations for top level department human resources managers to ensure consistent policies, procedures, and best practices are adhered to in county departments; follow up and correct deficiencies where human resources policies are not being followed in departments; oversee the design and administration of central human resources programs including classification and compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations, HRIS, organizational learning, talent acquisition, wellness, and the complaints investigation unit (CIU).
• Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.
• Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the human resources division to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.
• Provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues.
• Direct and manage the partnership/relationship development and union contract negotiations and administration with the county's multiple unions characterized by trust, respect, and a commitment to work collaboratively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Chief Human Resources Officer

• Advanced level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
• Receive direction from executive management.
• Exercise direct supervision over staff.
• Exercise indirect supervision through managers, supervisors, and/or lead workers.
• Exercise indirect/dotted line supervision of top level department human resources managers. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Chief Human Resources Officer

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.