Position Description

The Human Resources Director guides and manages the overall provision and implementation of Personnel services, policies, and programs for the entire Authority. The major areas directed are: recruiting and staffing; organizational and space planning; performance management and improvement systems; organization development; employment and compliance to regulatory concerns; employee orientation, development, and training; policy development and documentation; employee relations; compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; and employee services and counseling.

The Human Resources Director originates and leads personnel practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes confidence, quality, productivity, high standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

The Human Resources Director coordinates implementation of services, policies and programs through Personnel staff and assists and advises Development and Environmental Director on Personnel issues.

This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. For Baldwin County driving requirements, please see the following link: Driver Qualifications . Successful applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County’s insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Essential Job Functions

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  Oversees the implementation of Personnel programs through Personnel staff. Monitors administration to established standards and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies.
• Oversees and manages the work of Personnel staff. Encourages the ongoing development of the Personnel staff.
• Develops and monitors an annual Personnel budget.
• Conducts a continuing study of all Personnel policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.
• Leads the development of department goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Establishes measurements that support the accomplishment of the Authority's strategic goals.
• Direct preparation and maintenance of such reports necessary to carry out the functions of the department. Prepares periodic reports to track strategic goal accomplishment.
• Develops and administers programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the Authority.

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  Defines all Authority-wide training programs.
• Leads the implementation of the performance management system that includes performance development plans and employee development programs.
• Establishes an in-house employee training system that addresses Authority training needs, including training needs assessment, new employee orientation and management development.

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  Establishes and leads the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
• Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel.
• Supervises Personnel staff.

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  Formulates and recommends Personnel policies and objectives for the Authority regarding employee relations.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Monitors and advises managers and supervisors in the progressive discipline system of the Authority. Monitors the implementation of a performance improvement process with non-performing employees.
• Reviews, guides, and recommends actions in regard to employment terminations, suspensions, demotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Leads the implementation of Authority safety and health programs.
• Reviews employee appeals through the company complaint procedure.

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  Establishes the Authority wage and salary structure, pay policies and oversees the various pay systems within the Authority.
• Leads competitive market research to establish pay practices and pay scales that help to recruit and retain superior staff.
• Monitors all pay practices and systems for effectiveness and containment.
• Obtains cost effective, employee benefits; monitors national benefits environment for options and cost savings.
• Leads the development of benefit orientations and other benefit training.
• Recommends changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention.

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  Leads Authority compliance with all existing labor, legal and government reporting requirements including the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, etc. Works to minimize Authority exposure to lawsuits.
• Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance with applicable laws. Approves all information submitted. Serves as the primary contact with the Authority attorneys and outside government agencies.
• Protects the interests of employees and the Authority in accordance with Authority Personnel policies and governmental laws and regulations.

Education and Experience

• Possess a current driver's license and be insurable by the Authority’s insurance standards.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in management, personnel administration, human resources, or closely related field, and ten (10) years of progressive human resources experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Willing to travel for the purpose of professional development.
• Willing to work non-standard hours as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skills to communicate with employees, applicants, and officials.
• Skills to perform basic arithmetic functions.
• Skills to complete various forms, records, and general correspondence.
• Considerable knowledge of personnel functions and practices.
• Knowledge and abilities to conduct job analysis.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws that pertain to personnel activities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and ability to apply them to work related problems.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.

Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.