EXEMPT: Yes
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Deputy Town Manager
DEPARTMENT: People and Culture
SALARY RANGE: $113,844 - $170,766 Annually
NATURE OF WORK
The Director of People and Culture provides overall leadership and direction for the Town’s People and Culture department. Under the direction of the Deputy Town Manager, the Director of People and Culture is a highly responsible, professional position which is responsible for administration of programs and activities, including leadership development; direction and oversight for all matters involving employees including: hiring, talent management and retention; liaison to FRED Friends cultural committee; assisting departments with integrating values at all levels of the organization; employee relations and engagement; risk management; labor relations; organizational development; performance management and professional development; compensation and benefits; and progressive discipline.
The position partners with Town Leadership, Department Directors, and staff to build trust and promote positive employee relationships and to drive continuous process improvements within the human resources and culture landscape. Considerable independent judgment, initiative, personal integrity, and ability to build collaborative relationships and trust are essential for this position.
The Town of Frederick is an organization that is Built on What Matters. This role will serve as the conduit of a people-centered focus and approach. We seek to attract and retain the best team members to assist us in accomplishing the mission and vision of the Board of Trustees. We work to foster a culture of Family, Respect, Empowerment and Dedication (FRED), which encourages all team members to build upon their strengths and celebrate their successes through mutual support, collaboration and teamwork.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required or assigned.
- Collaborates with Town Administration to create and sustain an organizational culture that maximizes individual potential, expands professional opportunities for our employees, and helps them contribute positively to the Town and the community through building partnership and trust. Builds and maintains trust as a strategic business partner throughout the organization. Creates formal channels for two-way communication between employees and leadership, and champions avenues for employees to voice opinions and concerns.
- Collaborates with Town Leadership to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and initiatives that support the Town’s Strategic Plan.
- Researches and ensures compliance with a variety of federal and state employment laws and provides consultation and advice to supervisors, managers, and directors on the implementation of those laws. Works closely with the Town Attorney to review and analyze new and proposed federal, state, and local legislation applicable to employment law, and advises Town officials of administrative and fiscal impacts.
- Provides coaching and management development to supervisors, managers and directors regarding the application of various employment laws, rules and guidelines. Investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, or ensures third-party investigation of complaints, in compliance with all applicable laws.
- Acts as an internal business partner to supervisors, managers, directors and employees on recruitment, staffing, personnel issues, classification and pay, benefits, and other HR-related issues. Advises department officials and Town employees on the policies, rules, regulations and procedures relating to various employee programs.
- Oversees administration of Town benefits and compensation programs. Conducts and maintains salary and benefit surveys and provides comprehensive analyses. Makes recommendations to develop or maintain compensation structure inclusive of classification standards, the administration of salary, benefits and classification programs, conducts job analyses and job audits, conducts FTE budget allocation, and salary projections.
- Provides leadership and directs the work of assigned staff. Oversees all activity relating to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, performance management, risk management and safety.
- Coordinates and provides supervisors, managers and directors with assistance in annual performance review processes.
- Operates and maintains human resource data and information systems.
- Develops, leads, and engages in transformational organizational change initiatives.
- Participates in the development and administration of the department budget, while making recommendations for benefit improvements that support the Town’s compensation philosophy of being an employer of choice.
- Conducts special studies, prepares, and maintains a variety of reports, correspondence and records.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances related to human resource administration including equal opportunity, recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and legal compliance issues.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources Management including the practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in interpreting and applying principles, policies, laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Skill in managing, planning, and coordinating major projects to achieve the Town’s strategic goals.
- Skill in fostering positive and harmonious working relationships with supervisors, directors, employees, and others encountered in the course of work both inside and outside the organization.
- Skill in exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Skill in preparing clear, concise, and competent reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications and email.
- Ability to demonstrate objectivity, fairness, equity, creativity, and resourcefulness in resolving conflict within and outside the organization.
- Ability to lead strategic planning efforts and identifies and develop key performance indicators.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while effectively counseling supervisors and employees regarding human resources matters, policies and procedures.
- Ability to research, develop and lead formal and informal presentations and discussions with diverse groups.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and use sound judgment in formulating advice.
- Ability to develop and provide formal and informal training on a variety of labor and employee relations issues.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND FORMAL TRAINING
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field from an accredited college or university is required. Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience or education may be considered.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in Human Resource Management in the public, non-profit, or private sectors. Public sector experience a plus.
- 3+ years’ experience leading a team.
- PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, and/or PSHRA-CP/PSHRA-SCP certification required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle, touch or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Most work is performed in a typical office setting. Work is subject to many interruptions and requires that individuals quickly prioritize job responsibilities and project work in an environment that may involve assisting several people at the same time. The noise level is usually moderate.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Town of Frederick is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Lori Trejo at LTrejo@FrederickCO.gov or by phone at 720-382-5583.
The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.
