Deputy HR Director

Under limited supervision of the HR Director, the Deputy HR Director maximizes the effectiveness of day-to-day HR operations and drives results that support the attraction, development, and compliance that align with the core values and mission statement of San Juan County. The Deputy HR Director shall have knowledge and leadership across a broad range of HR disciplines to include recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, employment laws, and employee benefits and compensation programs. Provide support and backup to the HR Director in developing, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and activities. Be a knowledge resource to subordinates and executive leadership. Understand how to set and obtain individual and collective goals. Understand long term strategic plans and how to address day-to-day operational issues. Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, organizational development or closely related field, five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources experience, and three (3) years of supervisory and/or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Demonstrated expertise in multiple functional HR areas including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, compensation, and compliance preferred. Professional HR certification preferred. Public sector experience preferred. Experience in Munis Tyler is a plus. Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Work is performed in an office environment; may be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports; may be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting such as retrieving files, records, and reports. Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays. Alternative work location may be periodically approved with County Manager and Department Head approval and authorization. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Manage assigned staff; prioritize and assign work and projects, and review progress; discipline, train, and evaluate staff; counsel, coach, and instruct employees; develop staff skills and evaluate performance. Organize and supervise the daily operations of the department; serve as HR Director when needed. Prepare special and recurring reports. Recommend and implement changes to existing policies and procedures. Oversee the employee benefits program which includes group health insurance plan, employee assistance program, supplemental benefits, and retirement. Evaluate and prepare reports on benefits experience for cost-control and risk assessment; recommend and monitor budget allocations for employee benefits program. Prepare and submit government-mandated reports, audit benefit plans for compliance with government regulations; ensure annual completion of required ACA reporting with TPA. Oversee the transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors, and consultants. Serve as the employee HIPAA Privacy contact; educate staff on HIPAA rules in order to protect employee private health information. Oversee, analyze, and coordinate salary survey and market salary analysis to maintain the competitiveness and equity for the County; prepare analysis to value positions as requested. Oversee the unemployment claims process, including preparing documents, coordinating unemployment hearings; reconcile unemployment invoices; research claims and/or invoice discrepancies. Receive harassment complaints; investigate and prepare report of findings; assist with resolution. Serve as an employee advocate; may investigate employee issues and recommend steps to maintain harmony among workers; assist in resolving employee complaints and grievances. Research and respond to employee policy and procedure questions to improve interpretation, efficiency, and effectiveness; participate in handbook updates and revisions as needed Provide support and guidance to management regarding employment issues; assist managers and supervisors in the hiring process and in the progressive discipline policy and procedures; assist managers in conducting and documenting employee disciplinary actions. Oversee recruitment to ensure fair and compliant process; assist departments with interviews upon request; assist managers with the proper employee placement within the organization as needed. Oversee training and development program and compliance training for onboarding, annually, and as needed to all County employees. Oversee all SJC job descriptions for accuracy and adherence to policies and government procedures. Oversee annual open enrollment build, creation, and monitor open enrollment status. Assist with strategic planning and maintains the HR strategic plan on an annual basis; assist with annual budget preparation/allocation and reports. Assist with preparing the annual HR budget and establishing new premiums. Perform other related duties as assigned.