303 NORTH BEELINE HIGHWAY | PAYSON AZ | 85541 | (928) 474‐5242 | PAYSONAZ.GOV The Town of Payson, nestled among the majestic mountains of the Mogollon Rim, a 7,000 foot, 200 mile long escarpment, is located at the intersection of State Routes 87 and 260, 90 miles north of the Phoenix metro area and 90 miles south of the City of Flagstaff. Payson, surrounded by the Tonto National Forest and the world’s largest stand of virgin Ponderosa Pines, is graced with spectacular natural beauty.
At an elevation of 5,000 feet, the area enjoys a mild climate that accommodates year‐round outdoor exploration. Residents and tourists alike enjoy snow covered, fragrant pine trees while cross‐country skiing in the winter and extremely pleasant temperatures in the spring, summer and fall while they hunt, fish or hike.
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of the Town of Payson was 15,301. Payson residents enjoy full‐service public safety departments, a water utility, parks and recreation, library, and community development among other governmental services.
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide quality administration in Human Resources and Risk Management to the Town of Payson, the Town Council, and Town employees through: Facilitating productivity and effectiveness of the Town. Development of employees in ways that are satisfying to the individual and beneficial to the Town. Anticipating, providing, and administrating Human Resource services consistent with the changing needs of the Town. Promoting safety first in the work place in order to provide the employee a safer environment.
Under general supervision, the Human Resources Manager performs professional work of considerable difficulty overseeing a range of administrative functions related to human resource management. Responsibilities are exercised over the following functions: employee development and customer service; employee and supervisor training; administration of employee and retiree benefits, personnel policies and procedures, recruitment, risk management, and administration of safety programs. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, education, human resources, public or business administration or related field; four (4) years human resources administration experience; one (1) year supervisory experience; one (1) year experience as a trainer; any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and abilities for the position. Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.
Requirements
Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management.
Knowledge of the dynamic of employee development and professional growth.
Knowledge of State and Federal labor laws and regulations. **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ALL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**
The Town
The Position
The Department
The Ideal Candidate
Human Resources Manager
Salary Range: $4,767 – 7,150/mo Deadline for Applications: October 15, 2015
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Job Description
Position Title: Human Resources Manager
FLSA Classification: Exempt Pay Grade: 68
Department: Human Resources Reports To: Human Resources Director
Approved By:
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to plan and administer a wide range of human resources activities. Work involves the application of accepted human resources techniques and knowledge to a variety of human resources practices and problems and the exercise of sound professional judgment. The Human Resources Supervisor supervises the activities of professional level subordinates. The Human Resources Supervisor is responsible for program development and policy administration.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision performs professional work of considerable difficulty overseeing a range of administrative functions related to human resources management. To plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the daily activities of assigned Human Resources staff; assist the Human Resources Director with employee relations, recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, group benefits administration, safety and training. Coordinates assigned activities with other Town departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible, complex administrative support to Town management staff and other related activities. Responsibilities are exercised over the following functions: employee development and customer service; trains employees and supervisors; administers employee and retiree benefits, personnel policies and procedures; recruitment, risk management, and administration of safety programs. This is the second of four classifications.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervises staff assigned to the Human Resources functions directly and through subordinate supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and administers human resources procedures consist with policies and procedures; Administers all aspects of the division including staff, budgeting and programming;
Supervises professional, paraprofessional, clerical and technical staff; Advises employees and departmental management in employee issues;
Interprets and explains personnel rules, transaction and payroll procedures, contracts, insurance and benefits, and human resources related policies and procedures to management and employees;
Investigates and recommends solutions for significant personnel issues having town-wide impacts;
Recommends and establishes consistent disciplinary policies and procedures; Monitors, recommends, and reviews disciplinary and termination actions;
Coordinates the town-wide safety program, including the determination of training needs and goals;
Serves as the primary contact on workplace violence incidents, FMLA, ADA or other significant town-wide issues;
Acts as the Town affirmative action representative;
1/3/2014 Page 2 by reading governmental and professional publications, attending seminars, and discussing related issues with other human resources professionals;
Conducts training classes for supervisors and employees in human resources issues;
Assists in Planning, organizing, directing and supervising the functions and programs of the Human Resources Department;
Conducts studies;
Submits reports to management and State and Federal agencies as required;
Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promotes a high level of employer-employee morale;
Reviews and approves personnel action forms and payroll;
Assists in developing and revising the Town’s Job classification and Pay Plan; Assists with the employee grievance and appeals procedures;
Administers employee compensation and benefit programs; Oversees Risk Management program;
May serve as the Local Board Secretary for the both the police Department and Fire Department PSPRS Local Board;
Assists in developing and administrating various human resources plans and procedures for all Town personnel;
Implements and annually updates compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts annual salary surveys; analyzes compensation; monitors evaluation program and revises as necessary;
Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains personnel manual;
Assists in developing and maintains affirmative action program; maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations;
Conducts recruitment effort for all personnel; conducts new employee orientations; monitors career path program, employee relations counseling, and exit interviewing; writes and places advertisements;
Oversees recruiting, testing, and selection process;
Establishes and maintains department and employee records and reports;
Maintains record of benefit plan participation, personnel transaction and employee statistics for government reporting;
Serves as the Training Officer for the Town and coordinates all employee training programs; Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in
efficiency of department and services performed;
Serves as the Safety Officer for the Town and directs the Safety Committee; Oversee the payroll function;
Represents the Human Resources Department at Town Council meetings as required;
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Performs other duties, which may be assigned from time to time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, education, human resources, public or business administration or related field.
Four (4) years human resources administration experience. One (1) year supervisory experience.
1/3/2014 Page 3 Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required
skills and abilities for the position. Certifications & Licenses:
Must possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona drivers license without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. Knowledge of the dynamic of employee development and professional growth. Knowledge of training program design and presentation.
Knowledge of State and Federal labor laws and regulations. Knowledge of report preparation.
Ability to plan, organize and present training activities to diverse employee groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other
agencies and the general public.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Additional Requirements:
Some positions may require the use of personal of Town vehicles on Town business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for Town business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized town vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
Some positions may require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, including word processing, and database software; calculator, copy and fax machine, phone.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office.
MENTAL ACTIVITIES
Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out assigned duties. Ability to reason with a diversity of cultures and individuals and difficult conditions and often strong and vocal viewpoints.
1/3/2014 Page 5 All job descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been included. Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. In no instance however, should the duties, responsibilities and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements.
In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which may pose undue hardships on the organization.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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