JOB SUMMARY

The work involves responsibility for planning, developing, directing and evaluating municipality Human Resource programs. The work is characterized by responsibility for human resource programs involving recruitment, employee relations, organizational development, employee benefit administration, employee performance evaluation, employee new-hire orientation, employee effectiveness and morale, employee training, employee and municipal compliance, and maintenance of employee policies and procedures. The work is carried out in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and codes and with consideration of any collective bargaining unit contracts and individual service agreements. The work of this class is limited to human resource matters only. Work is performed under the general direction of the Supervisor’s Office and ensures that human resources practices and policies align with the municipality’s strategic goals. The Director of Human Resources acts as a strategic partner in creating a positive work environment by providing executive level leadership on workforce planning, compliance and human resource related best practices. Direct and general supervision, as the case may be, is exercised over the work of a number of clerical and professional employees. Does related work as required.
Note: This is a non-competitive Civil Service title. This is an appointed position by the Town Supervisor with approval by the Town Board.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of human resources practices and programs and applicable statutory provisions, both federal and state, affecting employee relations and human resource activities; ability to coordinate and control safety and employee benefit programs; thorough knowledge and implementation of employee training and development programs; ability to make oral presentations concerning human resource activities and programs; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; sound professional judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications; ability to work independently; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree* and five (5) years of satisfactory experience in Human Resources and or Personnel Administration which shall have included employee training, recruitment, discipline, development, compliance, and/or advisement; OR
B) Possession of an Associate’s degree* and seven (7) years of satisfactory experience in Human Resources and or Personnel Administration which shall have included employee training, recruitment, discipline, development, compliance, and/or advisement; OR
C) An equivalent combination of education, training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

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