DEFINITION
Performs professional administrative and supervisory work in the managing, planning, coordination, and operation of the Human Resources Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
This is a contract position that serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director. Exercises general supervision over the Human Resources Department staff.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS--Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions:
1. Ensures the efficient operation of the Human Resources Department. 2. Ensures the Library District is in compliance with State and Federal Equal
Employment Opportunity laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other personnel related legislation and case law.
3. Resolves a wide range of routine and non-routine issues and difficult situations including complaints, disciplinary actions, federal and state regulatory compliance, and benefits administration.
4. Supervises the investigation of internal and external complaints.
5. Exercises decision-making skills including developing policy and procedure, program coordination, and budget evaluation.
6. Directs all collective bargaining and contract administration functions.
7. Exercises oversight of the recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, and performance evaluation procedures.
8. Works with management, staff and bargaining unit representatives to resolve complaints.
9. Supervises and participates in the staff development programs including training, job coaching, and career development.
10. Ensures the proper administration of employee benefit programs, personnel record keeping, and employee processing functions.
11. Supervises the resolution of payroll and accrued leave problems.
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15. Advises Library District management on appropriate disciplinary actions and procedures.
16. Directs and supervises subordinate staff including training, working with staff to correct deficiencies, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations.
17. Prepares and submits memoranda and reports to the Executive Director, the Library District Board of Trustees, and Library District management regarding human resources activities.
18. Attends hearings, various library meetings, and conferences to present
recommendations, acquire information, and/or represent the Human Resources Department.
19. Prepares, submits, and maintains the Human Resources Department budget and adheres to established Library District objectives in such.
20. Plans, develops, and implements Human Resources Department’s goals and objectives.
21. Plans, develops, and implements projects and strategies of a considerably complex nature.
22. Assists staff in organizing specific aspects of the Human Resources Department’s services.
23. Conducts research, procedural, and administrative studies and prepares reports, recommending solutions or courses of action.
24. Develops, interprets, and implements Library District and Human Resources Department policies and procedures.
25. Ensures compliance of all pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and ordinances as well as all Library District policies and procedures.
26. Interacts extensively in person, over the telephone, and via e-mail with applicants, the general public, Library District staff and management, and outside agencies. 27. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Human Resources
administration including Equal Employment Opportunity, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
28. Responds to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous and timely manner. 29. Utilizes personal computers, the Internet, and e-mail.
30. Attends or conducts staff, Board of Trustee, and other miscellaneous meetings. 31. Operates office equipment including but not limited to: copy machine, telephone, and
facsimile machine.
32. Maintains a safe environment for both applicants and staff.
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1. Attends and participates in professional group meetings and seminars. 2. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:
1. Professional human resources principles and practices.
2. Current trends and developments in the field of human resources administration. 3. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to
employment and labor law.
4. Federal and State laws and statutes regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Family/Medical Leave Act.
5. Effective supervisory techniques and practices.
6. Sound negotiation and mediation practices and principles.
7. Research techniques and the sources and availability of current information. 8. Library District and Department policies and procedures.
9. Library District terminology and functions.
10. The principles of budget development, administration, and control. 11. Basic accounting principles and procedures.
12. Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Ability to:
1. Analyze and interpret complex and technical materials. 2. Exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.
3. Plan, organize, and review complex projects for accurate and efficient results. 4. Perform multiple tasks concurrently.
5. Work quickly and accurately. 6. Exercise initiative and discretion.
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10. Interpret, explain, and apply Library District and Department policies and procedures as well as pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. 11. Work both independently and as part of a team.
12. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 13. Plan, organize, and conduct meetings.
14. Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 15. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
16. Communicate with and elicit information from difficult, upset and irate individuals. 17. Maintain the mental capacity for making sound decisions and demonstrating
intellectual capabilities.
18. Maintain the physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include:
19. --standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time; --bending, reaching, stooping, and pushing;
--lifting and carrying;
--operating assigned equipment.
20. Maintain effective auditory and visual perception needed for: --making observations;
--communicating with others; --reading and writing;
--operating assigned equipment.
Skilled in:
1. Use of basic office equipment, personal computers and associated software.
QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience:
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knowledge, skills and abilities.
Physical Requirements:
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining a physical condition
necessary for standing and walking, frequent light lifting (5 - 10 pounds); occasional moderate lifting (11 - 20 pounds); occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing; minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment; utilizing a keyboard, and sitting, or standing for extended periods of time.
Tasks require sound perception, visual perception, and oral communications ability.
Environmental Requirements:
Tasks are performed with infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
License or Certificate:
