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City of Maricopa · 1 day ago

Human Resources Director

Maricopa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The City of Maricopa is seeking an accomplished, forward-thinking Human Resources Director to lead the City’s HR strategy and foster a positive culture of excellence. This role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions, ensuring alignment with the City’s strategic priorities and commitment to exceptional public service.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions including but not limited to policy development, procedures, short term and long-term strategic planning, project management, employee performance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Creating comprehensive organizational plans for department and city-wide systems, processes, and policies that impact all human resources functions, including but not limited to recruiting, payroll, employee onboarding and offboarding, employee information management, benefits, leave, metrics, training, risk and safety, and employee development

Plans, evaluates, and directs human resources operations, policies, and projects with continuous assessment of efficiency and organizational needs of the city

Formulates and recommends policies and guidelines for carrying out the human resources function across the organization and assists in the interpretation and application of policies and guidelines

Oversees the development and implementation of human resources goals and objectives in coordination with city leadership

Analyzes department procedures and implement appropriate change to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Contribute as a strategic partner in the accomplishment of departmental business strategies and plans through initiatives that attract and retain talent, develop employees and leaders and align organizational goals and objectives

Directs and administers the City’s employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, and leave; oversees vendor relationships, plan design, compliance, employee communications, and benefits reconciliation to ensure fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and competitive offerings

Establish excellence in the execution and efficiency of city payroll operations, overseeing city payroll team and continuous improvement efforts in timekeeping, pay code management, benefits reconciliations, timely filing of state and federal tax filings, employee profile management, and position control reviews

Develops policies, procedures, standards and ordinances to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; maintains knowledge of current human resources and payroll related legislation

Work in conjunction with leadership to create a positive work culture and set the goal for human resources to be the standard of excellence for all city departments

Works with employees to address performance issues, implement discipline and termination procedures

Processes employee grievances; investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and other sensitive employee relations issues; represents the City in human resources related hearings and investigations

Conducts employee exit interviews to gather data on resignations, identify trends, and make recommendations to city leadership to control turnover

Develops and maintains client relationships throughout the organization offering excellent customer service and confidentiality

Manages the human resources department; supervises, selects, trains, motivates and evaluates personnel

Communicates changes and updates regarding a variety of human resources programs to city employees with accuracy and timeliness

Provide guidance on interpretation of policies and procedures while serving as known expert in subject matter with a broad knowledge and understanding of HR functional areas

Maintain accurate personnel files, including training records and all necessary new hire paperwork

Assists with the negotiations of memorandums of understanding with the public safety labor unions and ensures compliance

Advise managers on performance management, workforce planning and compensation

Responsible for the development and administration of the department budget; directs the forecast of funds needed; monitors revenues and expenditures

Identifies opportunities for technological advancement and implements any changes to enhance the applications managed by Human Resources

Proactively considers the possibilities of strategic organizational chart changes that could increase effectiveness or efficiency of city departments

Assists in the development of a culture that emphasizes talent, accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and professional development

Is an active member of the Senior Leadership Team

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualification

Government HR experienceStrategic leadershipLabor relationsTalent managementHuman Resources ManagementOrganizational developmentCompliance knowledgeEmployee benefits managementPublic sector HRISCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam managementProblem-solving