Human Resources Director

The Human Resources Director will lead the county wide HR program design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance, while advising county leadership on personnel matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the comprehensive human resources program for the county.
• Provide advice and assistance on personnel related matters to the Otero County Manager, County Attorney, and Elected Officials.

Requirements

• Six to nine (6-9) years of experience in personnel or human resource management.
• Certification as a Human Resource Professional or a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience with collective bargaining units is also a plus.
• Any combination of experience, education, and training equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or Business Administration.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Knowledge

• Principles, practices and procedures of human resource management.
• Principles of payroll administration.
• Principles of benefits administration.
• Principles and techniques of employee recruitment.
• Business letter writing and report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Record keeping methods and procedures.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of the County's functions, policies, and procedures.

Salary

$60,000 - $75,000 annually DOE plus benefits package.

Work Location

In person, Alamogordo, NM (onsite).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

Otero County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.