JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage employment activities such as identifying sources of qualified applicants, administering tests and checking backgrounds. Design and develop recruitment, applicant screening and testing processes for sworn and professional staff new-hires and promotions.
Manage employee benefits programs by planning and directing the implementation and administration of bbenefits programs to insure members against loss of income due to illness or injury. Plan modification of existing benefits programs utilizing knowledge of laws concerning employee insurance coverage. Recommend benefits plan changes.
Manage compensation administration activities, position auditing, and pay plan maintenance. Analyze compensation policies and government regulations concerning payment of minimum wages and overtime pay.
Monitor and manage the Human Resource Division expenditures, e.g., travel/education, overtime, and budget development.
Provide leadership and supervision of all members assigned to the Human Resource Division.
Interpret and develop Department personnel forms and policies, rules, and regulations. Review all activities for technical and legal implications impacting human resources administration. Coordinate and provide training regarding personnel policies.
Manage retention of records of insurance coverage, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations, and other personnel-related records.
Analyze trends and innovations in human resource programs, i.e. salary administration, insurance programs, as well as software programs to best serve members and enhance human resource operations.
Review internal discrimination, harassment and retaliation complaints to determine appropriate course of action including investigation, mediation, and no further action. Coordinate and assist with outside vendors conducting independent investigations and those conducted by internal department investigators and make recommendations to the Chief of Police on final outcomes.
Manage and oversee processing of voluntary or involuntary separations, the disciplinary grievance process, and notice to the Department of Public Safety, Peace Officer Standards Training Program, when required.
Administer the Department’s internal grievance process.
Coordinate activities with the Office of General Counsel, Bureau Commanders and the Chief of Police to ensure desired outcomes. Provide assistance to Legal Counsel for lawsuits, charges of discrimination, and related meetings, i.e. mediation. Testify in hearings as the representative of the Department’s Human Resources Division.
Perform related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree with an emphasis in human resources, public or business administration
Possess a human resources certification i.e., SPHR, PSHRA-SCP, or SHRM-CP; or be a licensed attorney in the State of Missouri who has specialized in employment or labor law
Seven years' progressively responsible experience in the fields of personnel and human resources administration or employment law or labor law, or a combination thereof, and significant experience supervising others in a management role.
Public sector experience preferred.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form and have a strong command of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office) applications.
Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
Successful completion of medical, physical fitness, psychological evaluations, and CVSA test

Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:

Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, squatting, repetitive motion and driving.

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Human Resources Director