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Director of Human Resources (Yolo County)

THE DEPARTMENT

Human Resources is a division of the County Administrator’s Office that is responsible for managing a variety of programs that include general administration, classification and compensation, recruitment, labor and employee relations, payroll and benefits, training and development, and health and wellness. This division has an experienced team of thirteen staff members including two Human Resources Managers, four Personnel Analysts, two Personnel Assistants, four Personnel Specialists, and one Administrative Assistant. The guiding principles of the Human Resources Office are to be helpful, resourceful, responsive, trustworthy,  excellent, knowledgeable, and positive in all of the services provided to employees and the organization.

THE POSITION

The Director of Human Resources is an at-will, exempt department head position appointed by the County Administrator. The incumbent will report to the County Administrator and will be responsible to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Human Resources Division. The Director of Human Resources is a countywide leader responsible to implement the human resources and organizational development components of the Board’s Strategic Plan.

The ideal candidate for this position will have significant experience with a wide variety of public sector Human Resources practices/functions, as well as a strengths-based approach to partnering with departments and employees to develop an effective approach to employee engagement, talent development, and organizational change. The successful candidate will be a fantastic communicator who is positive, approachable, a team builder, and a person who builds relationships with trust, hope, stability, and compassion. The new Director of Human Resources will make it a priority to get to know their staff and their expertise and will come with an innovative vision for how the Human Resources Office can be a strategic partner in moving the organization to the next level!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions:

• Manages the development and implementation of Human Resources Division goals, policies, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area to be aligned with the countywide strategic plan initiatives.
• Assists in the management of the labor relations functions of the county; serves as chief negotiator during the bargaining process with multiple employee organizations; administers and interprets labor contracts; manages the grievance and disciplinary processes and conducts administrative reviews of discipline as required
• Selects, trains, motivates, supports and evaluates Human Resources Division personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workloads, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.
• Represents the Human Resources Division to other County departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explains and justifies Human Resources Division programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Human Resources Division budget; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs the preparation of and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary; establishes, within County policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; and allocates resources accordingly.
• Coordinates Human Resources Division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the County Administrator, Assistant County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates for this position will possess the minimum experience and education requirements for this position, as follows:

Experience: Six (6) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in a public sector human resources office with significant responsibility for supervising and administering one or more of the major aspects of a comprehensive human resources program such as classification and compensation, employment services, employee training and development, organizational development, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, payroll, and/or workers’ compensation. At least three (3) of the six (6) years must be at the supervisory or management
level.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, or a related field.