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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Human Resources District Manager

98337-1866, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$95K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is a family-friendly organization dedicated to public health, seeking a Human Resources District Manager to oversee their Human Resources Program. The role involves managing HR activities, providing guidance on business administration and risk management, and ensuring effective employee relations and compliance with laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Manages all human resource programs, staffing, activities, and functions. Manages the activities of human resource staff including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions

Provides guidance to the Administrator on complex business administration and risk management issues

Manages the development, implementation, communication, and understanding of human resources goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and systems. Ensures consistent interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies, and procedures

Fosters employee trust and positive employee relations

Performs mediation and conflict resolution services for managers and employees; manages investigations, grievances, and EEO complaints; approves reports and recommendations; resolves issues

Coordinates and performs a variety of professional human resources duties including personnel recruitment, testing, selection, and retention

Reviews, recommends, and interprets personnel laws, rules, and regulations, policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies; participates in the development, modification, and implementation of District policies and procedures

Administers and maintains the employee classification and compensation plan, involving the preparation of position descriptions, job analyses, and classification studies and recommends pay adjustments in accordance with District policies and union agreements

Conducts or directs research and analysis of salary data and makes recommendations on wage and salary information; designs, conducts, or directs salary surveys and compensation studies and analyzes compensation data; and provides information to other agencies and jurisdictions

Evaluates the effectiveness of existing policies, processes, and strategies to facilitate and improve human resource operations; directs the preparation and implementation of long-range planning activities

Ensures managers are informed and trained on HR topics such as performance evaluation, personnel documentation, etc

Administers the employee benefits programs; researches and recommends appropriate changes to these programs; plans and implements employee benefits fair events

Provides support and guidance to directors, managers, and other supervisory staff regarding personnel policies and procedures, conflict identification, and resolution, training, disciplinary actions, and other sensitive personnel issues; and responds to human resources related questions from staff

Manages the evaluation and training of staff and ensures that the evaluation activities maximize the employee’s ability to succeed; ensures that evaluation and training occur in a timely manner; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary

Plans and implements employee recognition programs

Investigates or provides consultation to investigators of complaints of harassment or violations of District policies or ethical standards

Researches and assesses the impact of new legislation, case law, and regulations; recommends and implements changes in personnel and risk management policies/procedures as needed

Participates in labor relations activities; provides research and analysis in support of negotiations; administers and interprets labor law and collective bargaining agreements; provides recommendations to the appropriate subject matter as applicable; coordinates meetings for, and participates as a member of, the District’s labor-management (conference) committee; develops and maintains mutually trusting and collaborative labor-management relations

Administers federal and state regulations including the Fair Labor Standards Act, ADA, OSHA/WISHA, and the Family and Medical Leave Act, and provides expertise in issues related to ADA and EEOC compliance

Maintains the District’s Personnel Manual, revising and updating as appropriate

Coordinates and ensures the completion of new employee orientations and conducts or supervises the conduct of new employee administrative orientations

Maintains master personnel files and related confidential files such as workers’ compensation and medical files; develops and implements control systems for personnel practices

Manages human resources budget, authorizes and monitors expenses, forecasts personnel requirements, authorizes purchases within allocated budget

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of human resource management

Performs special projects to upgrade/enhance human resource systems and policies

Proactively manages workers compensation claims and coordinates modified duty assignments and return to work dates for injured workers

Oversees the District’s Safety Committee. Receives, reviews, and processes all of the District’s incident reports according to District’s procedures and recommends preventive actions as needed to address incidents, injuries, accidents, and losses as required. Completes and maintains all required Washington Department of Labor and Industry reporting/records and reports

Coordinates with the Executive Leadership Team, the Management Team, and the District's Safety Committee to develop safety policies and procedures, making recommendations for policy/procedural changes as appropriate, and ensures compliance with OSHA/WISHA regulations

Monitors claims and lawsuits against the District and acts as liaison between the District and its insurance carrier and/or legal counsel as assigned. Assists in claims settlement as requested

Researches and assesses the impact of new legislation, case law, and regulations, and recommends and implements changes in risk management policies and procedures as needed

Attends and participates in professional group meetings, stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of risk management

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementRisk ManagementEmployee RecruitmentLabor RelationsPerformance EvaluationPolicy DevelopmentProject ManagementConflict ResolutionSupervisory SkillsCustomer ServiceData AnalysisCommunication Skills

Required

A master's degree in a field related to the position

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience, of which a minimum of two (2) years of recent relevant management or supervisor experience is required

Principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations

Project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving

Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to assigned areas/program(s)

Trends, principles, and practices within assigned specialized areas

Principles and practices of supervision, personnel development, and group dynamics

Principles of public relations and customer service

Be open to change and adapt to shifting circumstances; consider and develop alternative strategies; recover quickly from setbacks

Understand, interpret, explain, and apply best practices, laws, rules, and regulations within assigned specialized areas

Coordinate, organize, and prioritize work, follow directions, instructions, and protocol in the course of duties assigned. Delegate effectively to accomplish tasks and deadlines

Make timely and sound independent decisions considering relevant information while exercising discretion. Anticipate problems, sets clear, realistic and achievable goals; holds self and others accountable for deliverables

Gather and analyze data and develop clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other written materials

Communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences in a clear, comprehensive, effective, and professional manner

Plan, direct and evaluate the work of staff. Provide both positive and constructive feedback to create a culture of continuous improvement

Create and meet schedules and timelines and work independently with little direction

Utilize computers and related software and automated equipment to produce documents and reports, typing with sufficient speed and accuracy to accomplish assignments in a timely manner

Perform duties in confidence and under pressure for deadlines, and to maintain professional composure and tact, patience, and courtesy at all times

Facilitate meetings to achieve desired outcomes; employs techniques to ensure that meetings remain focused, enabling the team to accomplish objectives in a timely manner

Work both independently and within a collaborative team-oriented environment; contribute openly, respectfully disagree, understand the ideas of others, listen well and work for consensus

Performance of job duties requires driving on an occasional basis, a valid Washington State driver's license, and proof of appropriate auto insurance. Use of a personal vehicle is required when a District fleet vehicle is not available for use

Preferred

Certification as a Human Resources Professional

Benefits

The District offers a comprehensive health benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, and life coverages, including several voluntary plan selections through The Standard, Aflac, and MetLife.

The District provides medical and dental coverage contributing percentages of the average medical and dental insurance premium cost for full time employees as follows: Employee @ 100%, Employee & Spouse @ 90%, Employee & Child(ren) @ 90%, and Full Family @ 85%.

Benefits include generous paid time off, and twelve paid holidays per year.

Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit retirement plan managed by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Several deferred compensation retirement savings plans are also offered.

The District currently pays from 85% to 100% of the premiums for medical and dental coverage each month, depending on which plan the employee selects and the number of persons they choose to cover.

Employees with other coverage may elect to waive medical and/or dental coverage and instead receive a monthly deposit to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses; because HRAs carry over from year to year, they can provide tax-free savings for retirement health care costs.

We also provide other benefits, such as a $48,000 term life insurance policy and a long-term disability policy.

Eligible employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit retirement plan managed by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

In addition, we offer a choice of three 457 Deferred Compensation retirement plans that allow individuals to set aside a portion of their income for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

We offer generous paid time off, with 'general leave' that begins with 18 days per year for eligible full-time employees and increases to 31 days per year after 25 years of service.

'General leave' is used for vacation, personal appointments, minor illnesses, etc.

For longer term illnesses, injury or pregnancy, we also provide 6 days of 'extended leave' per year.

In addition, we have 12 paid holidays per year, including the day after Thanksgiving and a personal floating holiday.

We offer bereavement leave, all state and federally mandated leaves such as family medical leave, military leave, and other leave categories that help our employees manage significant life events.