Director HR & Risk Managment

About the role

This position plans, directs and manages the development and implementation of Human Resource and Risk Management policies and programs for Gila County. This also entails ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, providing advice to employees and investigating incidents and complaints.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities.
• Makes final decisions on hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; employee training; granting time off; employee promotions; employee salary increases; disciplinary actions; employee coaching; discharging employees; managing assistants and managing supervisors.
• Plans and directs Human Resource programs, including employee relations, Compensation, Benefits, Training And Development, Recruiting And staffing, performance management, organization planning and development, regulatory compliance and Human Resource Information Systems.
• Plans and directs Risk Management programs, including employee safety, security, accident/injury investigations, training, OSHA compliance and reporting, property and liability insurance, claims management and investigation and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as member of the Gila County administrative team and management team in setting overall strategic goals, policies, direction and budgets for Gila County.
• Develops and implements Human Resource and Risk Management policies and procedures for County.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with Federal and State employment and safety laws and regulations; monitors changes in legislation and regulations.
• Advises and counsels department heads, elected officials and employees regarding employee relations issues, policies and laws.
• Investigates and evaluates risk management incidents or complaints and employee relations incidents including complaints of discrimination, harassment, or policy violation before determining appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources and Risk Management.
• Experience in managing a large HR and Risk Management program.
• Experience in interpreting and ensuring compliance with Federal and State employment and safety laws and regulations.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR and Risk Management policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing a team of HR professionals and Risk Management specialists.
• Experience in conducting investigations and evaluations of risk management incidents or complaints and employee relations incidents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in Human Resources and Risk Management.