Director of Human Resources

Position Summary Maintains and enhances the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resource policies, programs, and practices, performs duties related to payroll and benefits administration. Could possibly be in charge of Accounts Payable entering and processing invoices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops and administers various human resources plan and procedures for all company personnel Implements and updates the compensation program, conducts annual salary surveys and develops merit pool (salary/budget); analyzes compensation; implements and monitors the performance evaluation program and revise as necessary Administers all aspects of the payroll process according to established procedure and within required timelines Processes changes and adjustments to associates' records including status, earnings, and deductions Responsible for all benefits administration. Counsels associates regarding benefits, election changes, employment status changes, program enhancements, etc. Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and non-exempt employees; writes and places advertisements; works with department heads to screen and interview candidates; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducts reference checks; extends job offers; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-path program and employee relations counseling; conducts exit interviews Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at TWC hearings Performs other related duties as required or requested Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Highschool diploma or equivalent 2+ years of HR or payroll experience strongly preferred Demonstrates a working knowledge of Human Resources policies, procedures, and benefits programs Demonstrates the ability to handle sensitive information and situations in a confidential manner Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Physical Demands - Office While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and 51-100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus Work Environment - Office This job operates in a professional office environment with minimal exposure to dust, chemicals or noise. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.