Human Resources Director at Pima Association of Governments

Tucson, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources Management, Employment Law, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Policy Development, Labor Relations, Compliance, Organizational Development, Conflict Resolution, Budget Management, Supervisory Skills, Workplace Investigations, Strategic Planning, HR Metrics

Industry

Government Administration

Description

General Description Summary: Under the Executive Director’s guidance, the Human Resources Director plans, directs, and manages all human resources functions for the organization, including recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits administration, performance management, policy development, training, labor relations, compliance, and organizational development. This position serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Direct and oversee all human resources operations and programs. * Develop, implement, and interpret HR policies, procedures, and programs. * Advise executive leadership and management on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and organizational issues. * Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention strategies. * Direct employee benefits administration and wellness initiatives. * Administer classification and compensation programs, including salary studies and reclassification processes. * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws. * Manage workplace investigations and recommend corrective action when appropriate. * Oversee performance evaluation systems and employee development programs. * Lead the design, organization, and direction of leave programs, including medical, personal, and family medical leave. * Serve as a subject matter expert on disability and medical leave laws, advising management and employees on rights, obligations, and accommodations * Provides guidance on workplace safety, security and risk manager, including building, and equipment keys, on-the-job accident reporting, and driving eligibility. * Prepare and manage the department budget. * Analyze HR metrics and provide strategic recommendations to leadership. * Supervise HR and Administrative teams and provide coaching, guidance, and performance management. * Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information. * Represent the organization in meetings, committees, and professional organizations. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: * Carries out supervisory responsibilities as assigned with the agency’s policies and applicable laws. Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: * At a minimum, requires a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties and either a graduate degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field with seven years of related experience or an undergraduate degree with nine years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities: * Extensive knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment law. * Knowledge of classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and employee relations. * Strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills. * Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. * Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. * Word processing skills, spreadsheets, databases and internet technologies. Physical Demands: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is frequently required to drive to locations and participate in outreach events. Work Environment: * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

The HR Director manages all human resources functions, including recruitment, compensation, and compliance, while serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. They oversee HR operations, develop organizational policies, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws.