Human Resources Director Position Available In Baxter, Arkansas

Human Resources Director Baxter County Government 1 East 7th Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653

Baxter County HR Director Job Description Exempt:

Yes Safety Sensitive:

No Department:

HUMAN RESOURCES

Reports To:

Baxter County Judge Location:

Baxter County Courthouse

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and providing human resource services to all county employees: personnel records maintenance, new employee orientation, employee compensation and benefits, timekeeper training and record keeping, employment verifications, recruitment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Exercise discretion in establishing and updating county policies and procedures and associated forms to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations and guidelines. 2. Serve as liaison with the Safety Coordinator in handling the administrative functions of safety programs, such as workers compensation. 3. Provide employment verifications. 4. Serve as liaison between providers and employees. 5. Respond to questions from employees concerning benefits, claims, etc. 6. Provide assistance as requested during the annual budget planning process. 7. Coordinate with the Baxter County Personnel and Budget Committees as needed. 8. Maintains personnel files for all county employees, including but not limited to: changes in compensation (transfers, promotions, demotions, garnishments, etc.), address, marital status, and dependent changes. 9. Responsible for the completion of and submission to respective agencies of all forms required for new employees. 10. Provide New Employee Orientation for newly hired employees to include instruction/ information on: county policies and procedures, timekeeping, all benefits and eligibility for each, i.e., health insurance, retirement, life insurance, etc. 11. Review job descriptions for accuracy, revise as necessary, and follow procedures for their approval. 12. Coordinate employee benefits directly with insurance providers and process enrollment paperwork and other documentation as needed. 13. Monitor enrollment eligibility for and compliance with federal and state laws related to COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, etc. 14. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 3 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate:

Human Resources Systems, Payroll Systems, Spreadsheet Basic:

Accounting, Word Processing/Typing

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under administrative direction, setting up own standard of performance. Virtually self-supervising. Reports to senior management of the organization.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of employees, all performing basically the same type of work.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance, either of which would affect the work operations of small organizational component and the organization’s clientele.

MENTAL DEMAND

Highly intense mental demand. Continual involvement with strategic and operational management functions which relate to both the short-term and long-term time periods.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Oversight. Activities covered by expansive policies and objectives, and oversight as to execution and review. High order of analytical, interpretative, and constructive thinking in varied situations covering multiple areas of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Responsibility for work of others: Not indicated.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR

FUNDS, PROPERTY and

EQUIPMENT

Occasionally responsible for organization’s property where carelessness, error, or misappropriation would result in moderate damage or moderate monetary loss to the organization. The total value for the above would range from $150,000 to $1,000,000.

ACCURACY

Probable errors would normally not be detected in succeeding operations and could possibly affect organization-patron relationship, involve re-work, or additional expenditures in order to properly resolve the error. The possibility of such errors would occur quite frequently in performance of the job. May also cause inaccuracies or incomplete information that would be used in other segments of the organization as a basis for making subsequent decisions, plans, or actions.

ACCOUNTABILITY FREEDOM TO ACT

Oversight. High level of freedom to complete the duties of the position and guided by broad policy with oversight by president, elected official, etc

ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT

The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job’s essential duties / responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower. Small. Job creates a monetary impact for the organization from $100,000 to $1mm.

IMPACT ON END RESULTS

Major impact. Job has a considerable impact on the organization’s end results. A high level of accountability to generate, manage, and/or control funds within a department and/or total organization.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contacts with patrons where the contacts are initiated by the employee. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information and, also, attempting to influence the decisions of those persons contacted. Contacts of considerable importance and of such nature, that failure to exercise proper judgment may result in important tangible or intangible losses to the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Establishes company culture by setting tone of interactions and communication with senior level internal officials and employees throughout the organization.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Occasional use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is not indicated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interrelationships:

All county elected officials and county employees, local and state offices/agencies, judicial personnel, insurance companies, payroll processing company.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience as human resources director or any equivalent combination of experience, training and education which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to prioritize and respond timely to changing requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and work assignments.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing compensation and related tax computation and reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and budget practices.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of Human Resources Director; be trustworthy, respectful and flexible; and demonstrate sound work ethics.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may require long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, and may require some light lifting of supplies and materials.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $46,800.00 per year

Work Location:

In person