Director of Human Resources

Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resources function.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for annually reviewing the agency’s policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters, making recommendations for improvement, communicates changes in personnel policies and procedures and ensures compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures agency’s compliance.
• Responsible for assuring agency compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to all personnel matters.
• Responsible for maintaining responsibility and oversees all employee benefits administration. 
• Responsible for assisting executive management in the annual review, preparation and administration of agency wage and salary program.
• Responsible for the personnel recruitment process, and coordinating or conducting exit interviews to determine reasons for separations.
• Responsible for consulting with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the CEO, on personnel matters.
• Responsible for working directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.
• Responsible for recommending, evaluating and participating in staff development for the agency.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a human resource system that meets agency   personnel information needs.
• Responsible for supervision of the human resource department staff and responsible for the performance management and hiring of the department staff.
• Responsible for following all Agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Responsible for participating on committees and special projects and seeks additional responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources required.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years’ progressively responsible Human Resources experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills required
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs required.
• Ability to work well with others in a professional manner in a team oriented working environment required.
• Valid California driver’s license, access to an automobile, and state-required auto liability coverage required. 
• PHR-CA certification required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.