Director of Human Resources at St Mary's County Government, MD

About the Department

Directs, coordinates, and assesses the work of subordinate staff to facilitate the achievement of departmental goals and objectives; works under the general direction of the County Administrator with a wide latitude for independent action and judgment. The Director, Human Resources is evaluated based upon contribution to the efficiency of the Department and the effectiveness of program goals and objectives.

Position Duties

1. Develops, in conjunction with the County Administrator, comprehensive long and short- range strategies designed to achieve County and departmental goals and objectives;
2. Oversees and provides technical management for all Human Resources operations to include recruitment; retirement; classification and pay; employee development; performance evaluations; substance abuse testing, leave management, FMLA and ADA compliance and employee orientation and training programs.
3. Provides interpretation of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; periodically facilitates a review and update of the Personnel Manual.
4. Responsible for the administration of employee benefit programs to include health, life, disability, Maryland State Pension, voluntary benefits, Wellness programming and a suite of other employee benefit programs.
5. Member of the Board of Trustees of the Sheriff’s Office Retirement Plan; performs the functions of the Plan Administrator as outlined in the pension plan document,
6. Member of the Board of Trustees of the 457(b) Governance Committee; performs the functions of the Plan Administrator as outlined in the pension plan document,
7. Member of the Board of Trustees of the Retirement Benefit Trust (OPEB), and of the Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP). Manages administrative support for the Commission for People with Disabilities.
8. Shares responsibility with the Legal department for the administration of County Government Risk Management and Safety programs to include workers’ comp claim management and risk training.
9. Performs periodic surveys to assess employee and customer satisfaction; analyzes results and makes recommendations to facilitate change within the organization.
10. Advises County officials, managers, and employees on human resources matters such as employee relations, employee discipline, and grievance processes.
11. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local governmental agencies whose policies, laws, regulations, and directives impact upon departmental and County activities, operations, projects, and programs;
12. Develops comprehensive budgets based upon approved programs, resource parameters, technological enhancements, and County policies and procedures; exercises internal fiscal control;
13. Increases professional knowledge through attending workshops and conferences, participating in professional associations and activities, and reading professional and local publications;
14. Provides high-level project management of County priorities and tasks.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to gain advanced knowledge of County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Government to the public;
3. Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources and administrative management, and the ability to interpret them to the staff and the public;
4. Extensive knowledge of governmental fiscal policies, procedures, and legal mandates including the budget process;
5. Knowledge of modern research and investigative techniques and procedures;
6. Knowledge of laws, statutes, ordinances of the State of Maryland and St. Mary’s County;
7. Ability to keep the County Administrator and all relevant parties informed of all major issues and programs and to recommend changes as appropriate;
8. Ability to supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of diverse staff in order to accomplish departmental goals and objectives;
9. Ability to review, evaluate, and initiate appropriate action on technical and legal reports, contracts, and documents concerning departmental matters;
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, associates, subordinates, representatives from other agencies, and the general public;
11. Knowledge of electronic resources, including the Internet and database information retrieval;
12. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software;

Other Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field;
2. Master’s degree preferred;
3. HR and or Benefits professional certification preferred;
4. Seven years or more of related experience, at least five of which should be in a supervisory/managerial capacity.

Additional Information:

1. Requires background investigation with favorable results; and passing a drug screening urinalysis with a negative test result for illegal drugs.
2. St. Mary’s County residency is required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

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