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Bonner County Job Description
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JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES
Department: Prosecuting Attorneys Office
Supervisor: Elected Prosecutor
Supervision Exercised: Human Resources Staff
Exempt Status: Exempt
Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible
Elected Official Approval: 03/2023
Summary
Reporting to the Elected Prosecutor, the HR Director will develop, plan,
and implement HR
strategy, policies, budget, projects, and activities for Bonner County,
in accordance with state,
federal, and local laws. The HR Director provides HR services to each
Elected Official and must
ensure the confidentiality of HR matters impacting each Elected
Officials department.
Essential Functions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities
which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be
amended or added to by the
County at any time:
Evaluates, creates, and implements effective and competitive HR programs
including
but not limited to: Recruitment and retention, compensation and
benefits,
development and training, performance management, employee relations,
and
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Creates and implements the annual HR Department strategic plan and
develops and
manages HR budgets.
Reviews, recommends, updates, and assists in implementing the Bonner
County
employee handbook and personnel policies and procedures; serves as a
resource to
management and staff for personnel policy questions; and monitors and
ensures
employees are trained and kept current on policy and compliance issues.
Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review
of reports and
metrics from the organizations Human Resources Information System
(HRIS).
Develops And Administers The Countys Compensation And Benefits Programs,
recommending changes as needed to the Board of County Commissioners.
Implements the County\'s self-insured benefits strategy and programs,
including health,
dental, vision, life, LTD, AD&D, PERSI, NCPERS, HSA VEBA, COBRA, FSA,
and EAP.
Manages job evaluation program, job classification/reclassification, and
salary
Structures. Updates County Job Descriptions Consistent With Fair
employment laws and
standards.
Identifies staffing needs and develops and executes best practices for
recruitment,
hiring, onboarding, orientation, and training programs.
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Develops and monitors employee performance evaluation programs and
provides
assistance in identifying, evaluating, and resolving HR and work
performance problems.
Coaches and supports leaders to assist them in carrying out their
responsibilities on
employment matters and consults with legal counsel as appropriate.
Serves as designated 504 Compliance Coordinator and appointed ADA
Coordinator,
ensuring compliance under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act.
Manages leaves of absence and reasonable accommodation procedures,
ensuring
compliance with the ADA, FMLA, and other applicable laws.
Works in conjunction with Civil Attorneys on employment related matters,
lawsuits,
including assisting with interrogatories, discoveries, and preparation
of documents for
hearings. Serves and attends hearings as the Countys representative in
mediations,
hearings, and trials.
Provides consultation and serves as an advisor to the BOCC and Elected
Officials in the
areas of organizational development, workforce planning and personnel
management.
Interprets, monitors, and assists management in the development and
application of
County policies and procedures pertaini ng to all areas of employment.
Coordinates unemployment insurance claims and collaborates with the Risk
Management Department and Civil Division on tort claims, safety, and
other risk/legal
matters.
Develops, evaluates, and implements department goals, objectives,
policies,
procedures, and programs.
Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, and manages HR Department staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum of a bachelors degree or equivalent in HR, business, law, or a
related field
plus 5 years progressively responsible recent experience in an HR
leadership capacity
and all areas of Human Resources, including Benefits Administration,
Compensation,
Employee Relations, Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Leave
Administration; or any
combination of trainin