City of South Burlington
Human Resources Director
City of South Burlington, Burlington, Vermont, us, 05405
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180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT \| (802) 846-4107 \| WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
JOB DESCRIPTION
LAST UPDATED 10/29/2024
Job Title Human Resources Director
Reports To City Manager
Classification Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time
Salary Management
Direct Reports Human Resources Generalist
Class Spec/EEO-4 HRD / 1-First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers
Job Summary
The Human Resources Director is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and
managing the human resources functions for the City of South Burlington and leading all
HR services for the citys departments, employees, volunteers and elected or appointed
officials. Key components of this position will be to align strategies and develop best
practices for: implementing the organizations mission, talent acquisition and recruitment,
benefits administration, workforce development and training, workers compensation, and
compliance in a Union environment. As a member of the Executive team, the HR Director
will foster and reinforce a positive workplace culture, support employee engagement, and
ensure compliance with relevant labor laws, legislation and regulations.
Essential Functions
Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.
1. Act as the Department Head of the Human Resources Department. Supervise and
direct the Human Resources Generalist to create a city-wide culture of mutual
respect, teamwork, and pride, with a focus on customer service, efficiency, and
excellence.
2. Create, interpret, enforce, and revise human resources policies and procedures, the
Employee Handbook, and Union contracts.
3. Coordinate with department heads, the City Attorney, and the management team to
develop and advocate for management priorities in collective bargaining.
4. Implement and provide staff support in effectively managing active collective
bargaining agreements and helping reach positive grievance outcomes for
management and employees.
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT \| (802) 846-4107 \| WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
5. Responsible for strategic recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retaining all city
employees with a focus on ensuring that our workforce best represents our diverse
community.
6. Coordinate and implement all benefits administration including leading efforts
around the Citys captive health insurance plan and the employee Health Center.
7. Manage workers compensation claims, insurance coverage, and safety and risk
management improvements. Ensure a member of the HR staff is represented in the
citywide Safety Committee and collaborate with the City Safety Officer (Facilities
Manager).
8. In partnership with Finance, implement efficient payroll systems and ensure payroll
is processed accurately. Human Resources has the primarily responsibility for
ensuring HRIS/payroll system is accurate and in compliance with all HR rules,
regulations, union contracts, employment law.
9. Provide for staff training, development, and evaluation needs and coach managers in
providing the same.
10. Provide excellent general employee and management human resources support.
11. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws including
providing accurate and timely data tracking and reporting.
12. Assist in leading the Citys efforts to provide equitable and inclusive services to all
employees and residents of the City.
13. Financial responsibility for preparing, and managing department HR budget,
authorizing payment of invoices and special payments.
14. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with payroll laws, regulation s and
procedures to ensure compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public
Administration, or a related field required, plus a minimum of five years of
experience in human resources leadership and administration, preferably in a
municipal setting.
2. Certification as a Human Resources Professional (SHRM, HRI or similar) preferred.
Knowledge & Experience
1. Demonstrated proficiency in Federal and State laws, and strong health and safety
experience (OSHA compliance).
180 MARKET STREET
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT \| (802) 846-4107 \| WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
JOB DESCRIPTION
LAST UPDATED 10/29/2024
Job Title Human Resources Director
Reports To City Manager
Classification Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time
Salary Management
Direct Reports Human Resources Generalist
Class Spec/EEO-4 HRD / 1-First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers
Job Summary
The Human Resources Director is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and
managing the human resources functions for the City of South Burlington and leading all
HR services for the citys departments, employees, volunteers and elected or appointed
officials. Key components of this position will be to align strategies and develop best
practices for: implementing the organizations mission, talent acquisition and recruitment,
benefits administration, workforce development and training, workers compensation, and
compliance in a Union environment. As a member of the Executive team, the HR Director
will foster and reinforce a positive workplace culture, support employee engagement, and
ensure compliance with relevant labor laws, legislation and regulations.
Essential Functions
Majority of duties, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.
1. Act as the Department Head of the Human Resources Department. Supervise and
direct the Human Resources Generalist to create a city-wide culture of mutual
respect, teamwork, and pride, with a focus on customer service, efficiency, and
excellence.
2. Create, interpret, enforce, and revise human resources policies and procedures, the
Employee Handbook, and Union contracts.
3. Coordinate with department heads, the City Attorney, and the management team to
develop and advocate for management priorities in collective bargaining.
4. Implement and provide staff support in effectively managing active collective
bargaining agreements and helping reach positive grievance outcomes for
management and employees.
180 MARKET STREET, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT \| (802) 846-4107 \| WWW.SOUTHBURLINGTONVT.GOV
5. Responsible for strategic recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retaining all city
employees with a focus on ensuring that our workforce best represents our diverse
community.
6. Coordinate and implement all benefits administration including leading efforts
around the Citys captive health insurance plan and the employee Health Center.
7. Manage workers compensation claims, insurance coverage, and safety and risk
management improvements. Ensure a member of the HR staff is represented in the
citywide Safety Committee and collaborate with the City Safety Officer (Facilities
Manager).
8. In partnership with Finance, implement efficient payroll systems and ensure payroll
is processed accurately. Human Resources has the primarily responsibility for
ensuring HRIS/payroll system is accurate and in compliance with all HR rules,
regulations, union contracts, employment law.
9. Provide for staff training, development, and evaluation needs and coach managers in
providing the same.
10. Provide excellent general employee and management human resources support.
11. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws including
providing accurate and timely data tracking and reporting.
12. Assist in leading the Citys efforts to provide equitable and inclusive services to all
employees and residents of the City.
13. Financial responsibility for preparing, and managing department HR budget,
authorizing payment of invoices and special payments.
14. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with payroll laws, regulation s and
procedures to ensure compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public
Administration, or a related field required, plus a minimum of five years of
experience in human resources leadership and administration, preferably in a
municipal setting.
2. Certification as a Human Resources Professional (SHRM, HRI or similar) preferred.
Knowledge & Experience
1. Demonstrated proficiency in Federal and State laws, and strong health and safety
experience (OSHA compliance).
180 MARKET STREET