Human Resources Director

Plan, direct, and execute comprehensive human resources strategies and risk-mitigation for the City, reporting to the City Manager.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff and oversee Human Resources & Risk Management Department activities; perform highly skilled administrative planning, organizing, directing, and coordination of City personnel programs
• Manage key personnel functions including employment, policy development/implementation, safety, benefits coordination, labor relations, records maintenance, grievance administration, employee assistance, performance evaluation programs, training, and risk management while maintaining compliance with applicable laws
• Administer and negotiate collective bargaining agreements; analyze and interpret contract provisions
• Support management with administration of contracts, policies, procedures, and administrative hearings
• Handle general employee relations matters; administer union and non-union disciplinary processes
• Prepare the department’s annual budget and monitor appropriated funds
• Assess future staffing needs; develop recruitment and training programs to support workforce requirements
• Respond to City Manager and department directors with requests for assistance
• Coordinate and administer City benefits, including insurance coverage (property and liability), Workers’ Compensation, Total Managed Care Program, Employee Assistance Program, and Drug-Free Workplace
• Administer the compensation and classification program in line with management objectives and applicable Federal, State, local, and City ordinance requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local legislation; consult outside agencies as needed; recommend compliance actions
• Monitor personnel actions; review and approve performance evaluations
• Maintain all City personnel records, including current/former employee files, insurance and pension plan records, and medical files
• Ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements, personnel action requests, legal requirements, and special projects
• Liability & Loss Control: identify structural, financial, or operational exposures and implement mitigation measures to prevent liability claims
• Workers’ Compensation: coordinate, report, and monitor claims; oversee medical documentation, return-to-work programs, and communications with legal counsel
• Workplace Safety & OSHA: develop and enforce occupational health and safety standards; coordinate safety training; conduct regular site inspections
• Insurance Administration: manage procurement, renewal, and maintenance of liability, property, auto, and self-funded insurance policies
• Provide information to the City Council, citizens, and outside agencies
• Perform other related work as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business, or public administration
• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration and management
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted if it provides the required skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities
• Preferred: Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or IPMA Certified Professional
• Proficient with computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets
• Plus: Paycom experience
• Maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Physically able to operate common office machines (e.g., computers, typewriters, copiers, facsimile machines)
• Physical exertion capability: up to 10 pounds occasionally; up to 5 pounds frequently; negligible force constantly

Technologies

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Paycom

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Pension and more

Minimum Qualifications / Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements exceed Sedentary Work
• Light Work typically requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• If arm and/or leg controls require forces greater than Sedentary Work while the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL (onsite)

Salary: USD 112,372 per year