Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Human Resources Director
Career Insights for Director of Human Resources
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Rhode Island data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Director of Human Resources manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans, and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed.
$189,834 / year median in Rhode Island
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview:
- Oversees annual departmental budget development and compliance
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and Town laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Serves as the principal advisor to the Town Manager, Town Council and other city officials regarding human resources activities and confers as appropriate regarding policies, programs, and activities.
- Directs, manages, leads, coordinates and mentor's departmental staff.
- Recruits, interviews, and assists in the selection of employees to fill vacant positions
- Plans and conducts new employee orientation, including the research, assembly, distribution, and explanation of an employee handbook covering policies and procedures of the Town.
- Conducts workplace investigations as they arise.
- Maintains confidential personnel records that will include hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers etc.
- Conducts wage surveys within the labor market to determine competitive wage and compensation
- Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation; conducts exit interviews
- Plans for and organizes employee training, assistance, and placement.
- Coordinates and administers vacancy postings and advertisements per the collective bargaining agreement
- Plans and directs implementation and administration of benefit programs; directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to employees of benefit programs, including insurance plans, pension plans, employee leave, etc.
- Responsible for worker's compensation and injury on duty reporting and investigation.
- Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range HR program goals
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a human resources capacity.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position.
Licenses and Certifications:
- A valid driver's license.
- Possession of or the ability to obtain at least one professional HR certifications within two (2) years of employment: Professional Certification must remain active and in good standing from issuing body.