General Statement of Duties
The starting salary range for this position is $101,196.00 - $132,079.00/year.
This classification provides leadership and supervision to professional and technical staff in the delivery of Human Resources programs.
An employee in this class applies professional knowledge and skills to strategize, plan, develop and implement program areas including recruitment, selection, position classification, compensation, employee relations, employee benefits, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), training and development, safety, insurance, workforce planning, legal compliance and and other close related programs and objectives.
Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required and work is performed with a wide degree of latitude. Work is performed in accordance with established County personnel policies and procedures, local ordinances and North Carolina General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government employees. The Human Resources Director works in an office setting and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Manager’s Office and is evaluated through the observation of work, periodic conferences, and review of reports for goal attainment and resolution of problems.
Key Position Priorities
Evaluate our current HR staffing, departmental organization, policies, procedures and practices to assess gaps and ensure legal compliance.
Develop and lead a strong team of passionate staff eager to fulfill the Nash County vision, meet high-performance standards, foster healthy collaborations to achieve strategic goals and model a standard of unified teamwork for the county.
Develop a vision and strategic priorities for the HR department to support its growth and sustainability.
Assess the County's training and development needs to create initiatives that ensure effective employee development, crisis and discipline management, engagement, retention, and succession planning.
Develop and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders within and beyond the County government organization to enhance the continuous recruitment of a highly-skilled and dedicated workforce.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Develops, plans and implements goals and objectives, policies and priorities of the human resources programs designed to help the organization achieve its mission; supervises staff employees.
Advises, consults, and counsels the County Manager, department heads, supervisors, legal staff and boards on personnel matters; makes recommendations based on research and evaluation findings.
Participates as part of the County's management team; develops and recommends human resource programs and policies; researches existing and new programs for alternative and innovative proposals; seeks legal advice, as necessary; implements programs; advises the County Manager on human resource related issues; confers with department heads on policy issues and interpretation; advises employees on personnel policy and program matters.
Provides support to and advises department heads and supervisors on various laws and regulations related to disciplinary actions; consults with County Attorney as needed; assists employees with resolving work-related problems; administers grievance procedures and oversees employee assistance programs.
Reviews, researches, and recommends various benefits programs; coordinates worker's compensation, wellness and safety programs; insures cost effectiveness of structure and providers of benefits; supervises the administration of employee benefit and insurance programs, including federal regulation compliance; counsels, troubleshoots and resolves related employee questions and problems.
Counsels employees on retirement process and options, and related benefits; calculates benefit estimates and assists employees with completion of paperwork.
Prepares annual departmental budget projection and monitors expenditures; reviews salary and benefit projections for inclusion in budget.
Reviews, researches, and recommends various benefits programs; coordinates wellness programs; insures cost effectiveness of structure and providers of benefits; oversees annual open enrollment for employees; updates records as needed; verifies completeness of enrollment.
Supervises the processing and maintenance of personnel transactions, records, and files pertaining to appointments, transfers, promotions, separations, pay adjustments, and related personnel actions; provides training and consultation as needed.
Interprets personnel rules and regulations for department heads and employees in group sessions and on an individual basis; conducts studies concerning the development and administration of personnel policies, programs, rules, and regulations and submits recommendations to the County Manager.
Oversees the talent acquisition, recruitment and selection program including oversight of advertisement and screening using applicant tracking systems (ATS), and oversight of background checks and credit reports; oversees salary administration for new hires and other personnel transactions; may serve on interview panels for department head and management-level positions.
Interviews, hires and supervises departmental employees; completes employee evaluations; grants vacation, sick leave, and time off; recommends organizational or structural changes; recommends departmental employees for training needs, merit increases and promotions.
Directs the administration of position classification and pay plans; conducts studies related to the continued maintenance of the classification and pay plans; makes recommendations to the County Manager concerning appropriate revisions; responds to manages the communication of human resources information related to survey requests and questions regarding pay and classification from outside agencies; and completes salary surveys.
Monitors and enforces personnel actions in accordance with established rules, regulations, state and federal laws, including FMLA, FLSA, HIPPA, ACA, and COBRA compliance; recommends and implements procedural changes as needed.
Researches and compiles statistical data as requested by County Commissioners, County Manager, Department Heads, or others; explains proposed regulations, policies or programs; presents information on past or proposed new employees or classification changes.
Makes periodic presentations to managerial and employee groups.
Researches, publicizes and implements community and county-wide projects for the County Manager.
Additional Job Duties
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledges, Skills And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration and management principles, practices and techniques as they relate to the administration of staffing resources and planning, position management, staff development and training, policy development and administration, employee relations, and related personnel and management functions and services.
Considerable knowledge of the organization functions and programs of County government
Considerable knowledge of administrative, managerial and supervisory practices and techniques involved in directing personnel management programs and services.
Working knowledge of computer capabilities as related to numerous personnel programs, office suite software and payroll systems.
Ability to work independently and utilize judgment and discretion in programs.
Ability to provide leadership and to supervise the planning, development and establishment of new, modified and/or improved personnel programs, services and activities.
Ability to make routine administrative and personnel related decisions independently in accordance with laws, regulations and County policies and procedures.
Ability to work with a variety of officials at different levels of government under differing managerial controls and at different physical locations.
Ability to organize and supervise effective personnel management programs and services and to promote personnel management practices as a part of the total management process.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental or organizational supervisors, managers, division heads, consultants and State personnel representatives.
Desirable Education and Experience
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with ten (10) years of increasingly responsible executive-level experiences, preferably in a private or public sector human resources operation. A Master's Degree is highly preferred.
HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, IMPA-CP) or eligibility and desire to sit for certificate are preferred.
Extensive knowledge of HR technology solutions, Substantial Equivalency, & OSHR regulations, personnel management: classification and compensation, employee climate versatility, personnel policy development, professional leadership development, metrics evaluation, and cross-department collaboration to solve complex human resources issues is required.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
Nash County Offers Cafeteria-style Benefits Including
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances)
- Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability) and more!
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
Retirement
Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.
NC401(k)
The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.
457 Deferred Compensation
The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.
Special Separation Allowance
The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.
125 Flexible Benefit Plan
Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.
- Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
- Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.
Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
LEAVE PROGRAMS
Vacation Leave
For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.
Sick Leave
For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues each pay-cycle. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.
Holidays
The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.
The Following Holidays Are Observed
- New Year’s Day,
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran’s Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and
- Three (3) days at Christmas.
Military Leave
Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year.
Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.
Civil Leave
Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.
Family Medical Leave Act
Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.
Other Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
Wellness Center and Telemedicine
We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees.
All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24/7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
The benefits offered by Nash County are subject to change. In the event there is a conflict between the above contents and Nash County policies and/or a State or Federal statute, the policy/statute shall control. Plan documents will govern benefits plans should there be a conflict with this information. They are not held out to any employee as part of any contractual agreement. Benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change or termination at any time.
Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Actual provisions of each plan will be provided on the certificate of coverage as part of the Summary Plan description.
Nash County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.
To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
- fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- email: program.intake@usda.gov
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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