Chief Human Resources Officer

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Plan, direct, organize, manage and administer countywide Human Resources activities; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in 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.
• 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 the 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.
• 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Plan, direct, organize, manage and administer countywide human resources division, programs, operations and functions;  develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in 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, 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.
• 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.
• In addition to the above duties, the Chief Human Resources Officer will: provide staff assistance to the department deputy director and director, the county chair and board of commissioner, acts as the key advisor for the County.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Deputy 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.
• In the absence of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the deputy assumes full responsibility.  

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.

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.

Deputy 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).

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.