Human Resources Director

About the role

The City of Riverside, Missouri, seeks a Human Resources Director to lead personnel and risk management operations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive human resource experience, preferably in public sector with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all human resources functions, including policy & procedure development, employee relations, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance Director to execute bi-weekly payroll.
• Advise City leadership, department heads, and employees on personnel matters, policy interpretation, investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and organizational development initiatives.
• Reviews and approves all human resources related changes, such as reclassifications, policy changes, payroll changes, etc.
• Develops and administers the HR budget, ensuring effective resource allocation and compliance with approved budget and staffing levels.
• Partner with Department leaders to coordinate recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding/orientation.
• Manages job classification and compensation programs, which include writing/revising job descriptions, classifying positions and ensuring the City’s compensation plan remains competitive.
• Manages the employee performance program ensuring complete and timely annual evaluations of staff.
• Provides guidance on employee performance, training, professional development, conflict resolution, and team building initiatives.
• Participates in disciplinary investigations with supervisors and provides recommendations to the board of aldermen for discipline involving suspensions or termination.
• Responds to complex employee and service issues, conducts investigations, and leads policy and operational improvement initiatives.
• Manages employee benefits programs by evaluating vendors, negotiating costs, and maintaining broker relationships.
• Provides oversight to the HR Generalist for benefits administration to ensure accurate and effective program delivery including employee engagement and wellness activities.
• Administers leave programs including FMLA, VESSA, and worker’s compensation.
• Participates in the negotiation of union contracts and attends labor and management meetings.
• Conducts exit interviews, advises separating employees on benefits or severance matters, and manages unemployment claims.
• Oversees the City’s risk management program, including property, liability, and worker’s compensation insurance while managing records, property and inventory controls.
• Serve as official representative to the Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MRMA).
• Receives all lawsuits against the City, communicates with the insurer and attorneys, and provides records.
• Provides oversight of City communication materials both internally and externally.
• Oversees the execution of 1095 and 1094 forms, the door access system, employee ID’s, and headshot photos.
• Attends all evening Board of Alderman meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Professional certification through PSHRA, SHRM, or HRCI is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in public sector human resources administration, including knowledge of HR laws, regulations, policies, payroll, and employee benefits programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and decision-making skills, with the ability to motivate staff and drive effective operations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed records, analyze information, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with elected officials, employees, the public, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment while working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite and standard office technology and practices, with a strong commitment to attendance and performance standards.

Pay

Hiring salary range for this position is $137,004 – 157,554 commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous benefits program, including health, dental, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave are provided and a fringe benefit package. The City participates in the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (MOLAGERS) and offers a voluntary 457b plan through Mission Square.