Human Resources Director

The Town of Dennis is seeking a full-time Director who is detail-orientated, has the necessary experience & skills to interact with co-workers, the public, groups &/or individuals such as civic leaders, peers from other organizations, representatives of professional organizations & the news media; while serving as a spokesperson or recognized authority of the organization in matters of substance or considerable importance. The Director of Human Resources must have thorough knowledge of town-wide municipal operations & procedures as well as the role & responsibility of the Human Resources office; such as knowledge of human resource laws & practices, employee benefits, & relating regulations & guidelines. The Director must also have knowledge of office software including; Microsoft Office, including Excel & MUNIS Human Resources/Payroll functions. On behalf of a department, the Director is expected to communicate departmental practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines & may be required to discuss controversial matters where tact is required to avoid friction & obtain cooperation. The Director of Human Resources has access to department-wide confidential information, including personnel files, collective bargaining, law suits, legal documents, criminal investigations & records, client records & department records. The successful candidate will be able to examine, analyze & evaluate facts & circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions, & determine actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. The Director of Human Resources judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions & is expected to weigh efficiency & relative priorities in conjunction with procedural concerns in decision making. The Director should have knowledge of guidelines that include a large body of policies, practices, & precedents, which may be complex or conflicting, at times. The essential elements of the position of the Human Resources Director are: Manages Human Resources to achieve goals with available resources; develops & maintains a human resources system that meets top management informational needs. Manages & updates the Town\'s personnel rules & regulations; formulates & recommends personnel policies & procedures to the Town\'s Administration. Administers collective bargaining agreements, classification & compensation plans; monitors & reviews current job classifications & salary structures & recommends changes. Maintains personnel records for Town employees; & all other confidential information concerning employees; ensures compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act & other regulations. See complete description when applying. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Highly organized & motivated, self-starter, excels at working independently & autonomously. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws & regulations. Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills, including but not limited to verbal, written & presentation skills. Has proficient knowledge of recruiting, interviewing & retention of employees. Ideal Candidate Bachelor\'s Degree is required; Master\'s preferred; human resource, public administration or related field. 7+ years progressively responsible HR experience preferred Proven ability to analyze a variety of complex issues in order to make sound recommendations for resolution. Thorough understanding of benefit plan administration, legal compliance, risk mitigation, compensation plan management, employee & labor relations (including contract negotiations), performance management, recruiting, & training is essential. SHRM-SCP or PSHRA-SCP certification, a plus. An equivalent combination of education, experience, & training will be considered. Proficient in labor relations, recruitment & retention. Collaborative team player Experience in municipal/public sector