Flagler County Florida
Human Resources Director
Flagler County Florida, Bunnell, Florida, United States, 32110
Why work for Flagler County?
Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in
competitive compensation
and
comprehensive benefit plans
– to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of
work/life balance , having
flexible work schedules
and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes
low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs
to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.
Position SummaryResponsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources function including, administrative policy, recruitment, benefits, compensation, safety, training and development, workers' compensation, employee records management/Human Resources Information Systems, employee and labor relations, and collective bargaining. Serve as member of County's Executive Leadership Team, bringing Human Resources perspective and expertise to discussions on overall County policies and programs.
Essential Functions
Supervises assigned employees which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training; developing work plans and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employee; setting work standards; imposing or effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action; responding to grievances; and making or effectively recommending hiring and termination decisions.
Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate HR mission, vision, values, goals, and programs. Monitor and enhance customer service provided by HR Department. Evaluate and implement changes to HR functions, processes, and procedures.
Provide oversight to all HR programs and functions including recruitment and selection, staffing, benefits administration, employee and labor relations, performance management, risk management, compensation, classification, safety, training, policy development, information and record keeping/processing, and workers’ compensation. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local employment laws.
Develops, manages, and monitors the budget for the Human Resources Department.
As advisor to County Administration provide HR perspective on discussions or countywide programs and policies. Serve as liaison to county departments regarding HR policies, procedures, practices, and issues. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Respond to requests from the media, public, regulatory agencies, and other government jurisdictions for Human Resources related information. Work with County communications team to coordinate media releases.
Monitor countywide performance appraisal programs to ensure completion by management staff and consistency of results. Review all performance evaluations to ensure that evaluations are being used as an effective management tool.
Oversee and coordinate performance management activities. Counsel employees and managers on performance management issues. Assist supervisors with developing performance management strategies for specific situations (e.g., work plans, disciplinary actions, etc.).
Monitor and facilitate employee relations issues and counsel management accordingly. Conduct or participate in pre-disciplinary fact-finding and disciplinary hearings. Draft or assist supervisors in drafting disciplinary letters.
Research, develop, implement, and evaluate employee compensation and recognition programs and develop relevant programs and policies. Oversee compensation studies. Approve requests for compensation-related actions that deviate from policy, collective bargaining agreements, or accepted practice.
Respond to complaints regarding protected class harassment or discrimination.
Develop bargaining strategy, proposals, and serve as the county’s main contact or chief negotiator in collective bargaining unit. Oversee costing of proposals. Provide bargaining updates to County Administration and facilitate discussion to obtain Board approval for strategy. Prepare and assist County Attorney or contracted attorney with preparing for interest arbitration.
Administer collective bargaining agreements. Interpret contract provisions and apply to specific situations. Respond to questions from managers and employees regarding contract provisions and application. Act as liaison with union representatives to resolve labor/management issues.
Respond to grievances or assist supervisors/managers with grievance responses.
Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, and/or as directed by the County Administration on personnel matters.
Conduct special projects as assigned by the County Administration.
Represents the county by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and delivers the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.
Oversees the contractor/vendor insurance of contractors, vendors and consultants doing business with the County to ensure compliance with contractual language.
Oversees the research, evaluation, and recommendations and production of data reports regarding risk management, loss control and claims by analyzing causes, patterns or trends of incidents and claims.
Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.
Determines eligibility, assists in curriculum development, and orders appropriate materials and supplies for the county Leadership Academy.
Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.
May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Public Administration, or other related field from an accredited school, including education or training in specific Human Resources topics and law (e.g., ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.) and a minimum of five years of professional level experience in Human Resources, three of which must be in a Human Resources Management position.
Preferred qualifications include, supervisory responsibilities in a local government environment, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, NPELRA Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, master’s degree, and demonstrated experience with implementing a high-performance organizational culture and effective organizational development.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license.
Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.
Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration. General knowledge of current techniques, practices, and principles in all aspects of personnel management, including labor relations; organizational design and behavior, theories of supervision.
Thorough knowledge of all Federal, State and Local legislative, regulatory and judicial requirements applicable to the areas of human resources management described above.
Takes the leadership role in the development of
human
resources and risk management policies, procedures, programs (i.e., EEO, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, and ACA) and oversees their interpretation and implementation.
Skill in communicating effectively in oral and written form; presenting facts and recommendations to top management, public groups, and Boards, verbally and in writing using the English language fluently; presenting to large audiences. Demonstrated skill in proficiently using the tools and equipment listed.
Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments; apply and adapt practices and techniques to the special requirements of senior management; interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations; read, analyze, and interpret professional and technical journals, reports, and legal documents; apply generalized theory to specific situations; select, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; carry out assigned projects to their completion; and, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management staff, and the general public. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public; operate computers for data entry.
Leadership
Creates a high-performance work culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and modeling the County’s mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrates, promotes, and develops leadership, management, and technical skills for self and other employees.
Conducts self with high integrity, proactive in conserving county resources, and seeks and incorporates customer feedback for continuous improvement of operations.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Physical Requirements
Physical demand: Sedentary
10 lbs. maximum lifting.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Occasional walking or standing may be required.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
Work Environment
In the performance of the job duties, the employee will be working in an office environment under usual office working conditions. Work may also be performed in meeting settings in offices, conference rooms, and public spaces. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments, with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:
Generous medical plan
Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
Florida Retirement System (FRS)-
https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm
Personal Leave
Link to benefits at a glance-
2023-2024 Benefits at a glance
Personal Leave:
Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.
Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.
EMPLOYEES WORKING 40 HOURS PER WEEK
Continuous Employment (years)
Weekly Accrual (hours)
Annual Accrual (workdays)
Maximum Accrual Amounts
Date of hire- End of 4th 3.076 20 60 days or 480 hrs
Start of 5th - End of 5th 3.232 21 63 days or 504 hrs
Start of 6th - End of 6th 3.384 22 66 days or 528 hrs
Start of 7th - End of 7th 3.540 23 69 days or 552 hrs
Start of 8th - End of 8th 3.692 24 72 days or 576 hrs
Start of 9th - End of 9th 3.848 25 75 days or 600 hrs
Start of 10th - End of 14th 4.000 26 78 days or 624 hrs
Start of 15th - Year on 4.308 28 84 days or 672 hrs
EMPLOYEES WORKING 56 HOURS PER WEEK
Continuous Employment (years)
Weekly Accrual (hours)
Maximum Accrual Amounts
Annual Equivalent (# of shifts)
Date of hire - End of 4th 4.615 30 shifts or 720 hrs 10
Start of 5th - End of 5th 4.846 31.5 shifts or 756 hrs 10.5
Start of 6th - End of 6th 5.077 33 shifts or 792 hrs 11
Start of 7th - End of 7th 5.308 34.5 shifts or 828 hrs 11.5
Start of 8th - End of 8th 5.539 36 shifts or 864 hrs 12
Start of 9th - End of 9th 5.769 37.5 shifts or 900 hrs 12.5
Start of 10th - End of 14th 6.000 39 shifts or 936 hrs 13
Start of 15th - Year on 6.462 42 shifts or 1008 hrs 14
Observed
Holidays:
New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Employee Appreciation Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
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Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in
competitive compensation
and
comprehensive benefit plans
– to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of
work/life balance , having
flexible work schedules
and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes
low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs
to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.
Position SummaryResponsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources function including, administrative policy, recruitment, benefits, compensation, safety, training and development, workers' compensation, employee records management/Human Resources Information Systems, employee and labor relations, and collective bargaining. Serve as member of County's Executive Leadership Team, bringing Human Resources perspective and expertise to discussions on overall County policies and programs.
Essential Functions
Supervises assigned employees which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training; developing work plans and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employee; setting work standards; imposing or effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action; responding to grievances; and making or effectively recommending hiring and termination decisions.
Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate HR mission, vision, values, goals, and programs. Monitor and enhance customer service provided by HR Department. Evaluate and implement changes to HR functions, processes, and procedures.
Provide oversight to all HR programs and functions including recruitment and selection, staffing, benefits administration, employee and labor relations, performance management, risk management, compensation, classification, safety, training, policy development, information and record keeping/processing, and workers’ compensation. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local employment laws.
Develops, manages, and monitors the budget for the Human Resources Department.
As advisor to County Administration provide HR perspective on discussions or countywide programs and policies. Serve as liaison to county departments regarding HR policies, procedures, practices, and issues. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Respond to requests from the media, public, regulatory agencies, and other government jurisdictions for Human Resources related information. Work with County communications team to coordinate media releases.
Monitor countywide performance appraisal programs to ensure completion by management staff and consistency of results. Review all performance evaluations to ensure that evaluations are being used as an effective management tool.
Oversee and coordinate performance management activities. Counsel employees and managers on performance management issues. Assist supervisors with developing performance management strategies for specific situations (e.g., work plans, disciplinary actions, etc.).
Monitor and facilitate employee relations issues and counsel management accordingly. Conduct or participate in pre-disciplinary fact-finding and disciplinary hearings. Draft or assist supervisors in drafting disciplinary letters.
Research, develop, implement, and evaluate employee compensation and recognition programs and develop relevant programs and policies. Oversee compensation studies. Approve requests for compensation-related actions that deviate from policy, collective bargaining agreements, or accepted practice.
Respond to complaints regarding protected class harassment or discrimination.
Develop bargaining strategy, proposals, and serve as the county’s main contact or chief negotiator in collective bargaining unit. Oversee costing of proposals. Provide bargaining updates to County Administration and facilitate discussion to obtain Board approval for strategy. Prepare and assist County Attorney or contracted attorney with preparing for interest arbitration.
Administer collective bargaining agreements. Interpret contract provisions and apply to specific situations. Respond to questions from managers and employees regarding contract provisions and application. Act as liaison with union representatives to resolve labor/management issues.
Respond to grievances or assist supervisors/managers with grievance responses.
Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, and/or as directed by the County Administration on personnel matters.
Conduct special projects as assigned by the County Administration.
Represents the county by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and delivers the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.
Oversees the contractor/vendor insurance of contractors, vendors and consultants doing business with the County to ensure compliance with contractual language.
Oversees the research, evaluation, and recommendations and production of data reports regarding risk management, loss control and claims by analyzing causes, patterns or trends of incidents and claims.
Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.
Determines eligibility, assists in curriculum development, and orders appropriate materials and supplies for the county Leadership Academy.
Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.
May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. All employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Public Administration, or other related field from an accredited school, including education or training in specific Human Resources topics and law (e.g., ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.) and a minimum of five years of professional level experience in Human Resources, three of which must be in a Human Resources Management position.
Preferred qualifications include, supervisory responsibilities in a local government environment, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, NPELRA Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, master’s degree, and demonstrated experience with implementing a high-performance organizational culture and effective organizational development.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license.
Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.
Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration. General knowledge of current techniques, practices, and principles in all aspects of personnel management, including labor relations; organizational design and behavior, theories of supervision.
Thorough knowledge of all Federal, State and Local legislative, regulatory and judicial requirements applicable to the areas of human resources management described above.
Takes the leadership role in the development of
human
resources and risk management policies, procedures, programs (i.e., EEO, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, and ACA) and oversees their interpretation and implementation.
Skill in communicating effectively in oral and written form; presenting facts and recommendations to top management, public groups, and Boards, verbally and in writing using the English language fluently; presenting to large audiences. Demonstrated skill in proficiently using the tools and equipment listed.
Ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments; apply and adapt practices and techniques to the special requirements of senior management; interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations; read, analyze, and interpret professional and technical journals, reports, and legal documents; apply generalized theory to specific situations; select, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; carry out assigned projects to their completion; and, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management staff, and the general public. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public; operate computers for data entry.
Leadership
Creates a high-performance work culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and modeling the County’s mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrates, promotes, and develops leadership, management, and technical skills for self and other employees.
Conducts self with high integrity, proactive in conserving county resources, and seeks and incorporates customer feedback for continuous improvement of operations.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Physical Requirements
Physical demand: Sedentary
10 lbs. maximum lifting.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Occasional walking or standing may be required.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
Work Environment
In the performance of the job duties, the employee will be working in an office environment under usual office working conditions. Work may also be performed in meeting settings in offices, conference rooms, and public spaces. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments, with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:
Generous medical plan
Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
Florida Retirement System (FRS)-
https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm
Personal Leave
Link to benefits at a glance-
2023-2024 Benefits at a glance
Personal Leave:
Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.
Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.
EMPLOYEES WORKING 40 HOURS PER WEEK
Continuous Employment (years)
Weekly Accrual (hours)
Annual Accrual (workdays)
Maximum Accrual Amounts
Date of hire- End of 4th 3.076 20 60 days or 480 hrs
Start of 5th - End of 5th 3.232 21 63 days or 504 hrs
Start of 6th - End of 6th 3.384 22 66 days or 528 hrs
Start of 7th - End of 7th 3.540 23 69 days or 552 hrs
Start of 8th - End of 8th 3.692 24 72 days or 576 hrs
Start of 9th - End of 9th 3.848 25 75 days or 600 hrs
Start of 10th - End of 14th 4.000 26 78 days or 624 hrs
Start of 15th - Year on 4.308 28 84 days or 672 hrs
EMPLOYEES WORKING 56 HOURS PER WEEK
Continuous Employment (years)
Weekly Accrual (hours)
Maximum Accrual Amounts
Annual Equivalent (# of shifts)
Date of hire - End of 4th 4.615 30 shifts or 720 hrs 10
Start of 5th - End of 5th 4.846 31.5 shifts or 756 hrs 10.5
Start of 6th - End of 6th 5.077 33 shifts or 792 hrs 11
Start of 7th - End of 7th 5.308 34.5 shifts or 828 hrs 11.5
Start of 8th - End of 8th 5.539 36 shifts or 864 hrs 12
Start of 9th - End of 9th 5.769 37.5 shifts or 900 hrs 12.5
Start of 10th - End of 14th 6.000 39 shifts or 936 hrs 13
Start of 15th - Year on 6.462 42 shifts or 1008 hrs 14
Observed
Holidays:
New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Employee Appreciation Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
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