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Lewis County

Human Resources Directo

Lewis County, Chehalis, WA, United States


Full Salary Range: Grade 133: $108,170 -- $145,460/yr. DEPARTMENT / OFFICE Human Resources 351 NW North Street Chehalis, WA 98532 Job Posting: HR Director Job Posting 08302024.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov) {rel="nofollow"} Job Description: Lewis County (lewiscountywa.gov) {rel="nofollow"} Core Benefits: CORE BENEFITS.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov) {rel="nofollow"} Additional Benefits: Non- OFFICE MNGR.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov) {rel="nofollow"} Supplemental: Microsoft PowerPoint - Personnel Services Director (lewiscountywa.gov) {rel="nofollow"} Lewis County Job App: https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov#730 {rel="nofollow"} NATURE OF WORK: Under general direction, plans, coordinates, and directs the operations and activities of the Lewis County Human Resources Department; administers the County's personnel, labor relations, and public disclosure programs; conducts a variety of labor relations, grievance handling, and employee relations duties; participates in performing recruiting, classification, training, benefits, and/or other human resources and management functions; advises County officials regarding Human Resources-related matters and programs; oversees public disclosure policies; and supervises assigned personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. • Leads, manages, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of departmental divisions and assigned personnel. • Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors staff for compliance with departmental policies and procedures. • Implement and develop Human Resources strategies, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation, health and welfare benefits, learning and development, regulatory compliance, safety and wellness, succession planning, and employee/labor relations. • Directs and administers the discipline of departmental personnel, including terminations, in accordance with County policies and labor agreement provisions. Represents management during labor negotiations, hearings, and arbitrations. • Administers and directs departmental operations and program administration to include public disclosure. • Researches and stays apprised of legislation affecting the policies and practices of Lewis County; implements necessary changes to County personnel policies; monitors and ensures the County's compliance with employment and public disclosure laws and applicable regulatory requirements. • Performs a variety of labor relations functions; interacts with union representatives; participates in collective bargaining negotiations; directs negotiations and/or independent meetings. • Performs a variety of employee relations duties; conducts exit interviews and internal investigations. • Directs the development and implementation of policies and procedures within the department. • Prepares and presents Requests for Proposals and Qualifications, formal project contracts, and Resolutions for Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) appro