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Jobing Description
This position, under broad policy guidance and direction from the Sheriff and the Unified Police Department Board, ensures proper administration of the human resource affairs of the Unified Police Department including, classification, compensation, policy administration, recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits, compliance with federal and state
statutes including FLSA, EEO and affirmative action, FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation.
In addition, the Human Resource Director:
Administers Human Resource Management functions.
Recommends, develops, and implements policies to meet the mission and goals of the Unified Police Department while keeping within applicable statutes and regulations.
Oversees the maintenance of the classification and compensation system.
Conducts wage and benefits studies to evaluate equity and market competitiveness. Directs overall performance evaluation program.
Monitors leave and overtime practices, monitors employee pay progression and seniority based upon established policy and practices.
Approves payroll transactions and manages records related to insurance, pension plans, and payroll and human resource transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance review and terminations.
Ensures confidential human resource records systems are accurately maintained and secured.
Oversees the administration of effective recruitment, testing, and selection programs. Determines testing procedures, prepares eligibility lists, develops and oversees new hire procedures, coordinates with POST, Deputy Sheriff Merit Commission and/or Career Service Council and policies for hiring, promotional testing, and/or appeal issues.
Oversees general employee relations processes.
Works with employee groups.
Confers with and advises division managers on complex human resource related matters. Administers grievance processes.
In coordination with Legal Council and Finance, oversees the acquisition of liability, property, and employee fidelity and health insurances with insurance brokers, insurance companies and risk retention groups.
Acts as benefit plan administrator.
Reviews and researches changes in IRS rules and regulations affecting benefit operations and programs with advice of contracted benefits broker or insurance pool.
Solicits legal opinions in matters of liability.
Investigates alleged violations of law and human resource related regulations and policies. Coordinates risk management program and develops and updates policies to minimize
liabilities.
Oversees administration of drug and alcohol testing and Workers Compensations and safety programs.
Prepares annual division budget.
Reviews staff performance and makes decisions affecting job retention, advancement and discipline.
Participates in the recruitment and selection of department staff.
Meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
Skills / Requirements
A Masters Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, or other closely related field, plus four (4) years of professional experience in human
resource administration, preferably in public sector human resource management.
OR...
A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration or other closely related field, plus six (6) years of professional experience in human resource administration, preferably in public sector human resource management.
OR
An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
Important Notes
This is an appointed at will position that is exempted from the rights of a merit employee. This position will transition to the Unified Police Department as an appointed member of
that Department and serve at the discretion of the Unified Police Department Board.
