Salary : $105,486.00 – $166,686.00 Annually
Location : Idaho Falls, ID
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-0824
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/25/2023
Closing Date: 9/25/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
General Purpose
The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications and resumes for a results-oriented, strategic human resource professional to lead our Human Resources Department. The City’s commitment to providing excellent services, process improvement, and workforce optimization requires a Human Resources Director who is collaborative, customer-service focused, dedicated to leadership and teamwork, and who is committed to professional excellence.
Performs a variety of complex administrative, managerial and professional duties related to planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the human resource system of the city, including classification, compensation, recruitment, selection, employee relations, HRIS, benefits, training and risk management; provides excellent customer service to City employees, department directors, supervisors, city leadership, and the general public for all human resource needs.
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Essential Functions
Develops and administers all aspects of the city Human Resource Management functions; develops and implements personnel policies; recommends and implements guidelines and practices; oversees personnel records management; assures completeness and confidentiality of HR records; monitors and assures city-wide compliance with local ordinances, federal and state statutes; solicits legal opinions in matters of liability; investigates alleged violations of law and HR regulations; may investigate worker comp claims.
Develops and recommends HR annual operating budget; monitors office expenditures to ensure compliance with established fiscal guidelines and budget limitations.
Prepares and presents information to the City Council, employees, residents, and other government agencies; establishes the direction of the City’s human resource function in alignment with city administration and departments.
Provides quality customer service in a friendly atmosphere while administering effective processes and practices for a positive work environment; provides information, resources, support, and counsel to all City Departments with a high level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity to the needs of the general public.
Oversees development and maintenance of the City’s personnel policies and procedures; fosters and develops programs for improvement of employee effectiveness, including training, safety, health and wellness, other human resource areas.
Develops and implements new staff orientation program and ongoing employee training; oversees, develops and implements ongoing mandatory staff training for all staff, i.e., code of conduct, sexual harassment, accident reporting, drugs in the workplace, conflict of interest, etc.; documents content/attendees of mandatory training sessions; provides training and staff support to supervisors for various departments upon request or as needed to implement city-wide personnel policy and management actions.
Assists department heads and supervisors in the development and implementation of communication, recognition, training and incentive programs; assists employees to resolve work related problems; develops working relationships with community professionals as needed to secure special employee assistance.
Oversees general employee relations processes; monitors application of policies to assure fair and consistent treatment of employees, i.e., recruitment, selection, compensation, advancement, etc.; resolves complex issues related to compensation, discipline and discharge; conducts investigations as needed.
Oversees risk management for the city.
Administers city grievance process; administers proactive employee relations program, promotes harmony among workers and resolves grievances; coordinates the appeals and grievance hearing processes and procedures; assures timely processing of grievances and various review levels.
Plans and directs implementation and administration of benefits programs in compliance with Federal and State laws along with local collective bargaining agreements; conducts analysis related to potential changes in benefits.
Oversees City compensation programs and system; conducts internal and external studies to assure pay equity and market competitiveness; directs overall performance evaluation program through department heads and supervisors; administers and interprets the City’s classification system; develops and implements personnel management rules as required by law; monitors leave practices, overtime practices, etc.; monitors employee pay progression based upon established policy and practices.
Approves personnel actions and manages record keeping functions related to insurance coverage, pension plan, and human resource transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.
Participates in, or chairs, city union contract negotiations process; analyzes various contractual conditions and provisions for various bargaining units of the city, i.e., fire, and power; projects costs of various contract features; coordinates management team discussion and determines contract offers to be extended during negotiations.
Manages city efforts to maintain a drug-free workplace; promotes drug free lifestyles to assure employee, co-worker and general public safety; conducts employment pre-offer and post-offer drug screenings; coordinates and conducts random drug testing of workforce to assure compliance with ordinance and various state and federal regulations.
Directs or performs in the completing of various surveys and reports as required by state and federal agencies in monitoring employment practices and procedures (EEO/AAP).
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education and Experience:
A. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field;
AND
B. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience related to the management of human resources, including but not limited to, recruitment and selection activities, benefit program administration, compensation administration, and computer based records management;
AND
C. Preference will be given to those with municipal experience and candidates holding PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certifications.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of human resource management theory, methods, and practices; the legal environment related to human resource management including federal and state laws; benefits trends, costing and compliance, particularly as it relates to healthcare and the Affordable Care Act 2010; retirement programs, compensation laws and guidelines; employee classification, recruitment, selection; labor relations; training methods; departmental operations including applicable laws and regulations; municipal budgeting, planning, risk management, records administration; general municipal government practices and procedures and structure; principles of supervision, including evaluation and motivation; budget development and fiscal accounting principles, practices and procedures; risk management and safety practices.
Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; leadership and organizational behavior management; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State, Federal, and other local officials, elected officials, and subordinate staff. Skill in the operation of PC Computer, calculator, fax machine, copy machine, telephone.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, directors, mayor and city council, and the public; apply general problem solving and analytical principles to effectively deal with various situations and make sounds recommendations, organize and establish meaningful goals; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; maintain quality work production; make basic decisions where established procedures do not always apply; perform complex mathematical computations; operate computer and various computer programs.
3. Special Qualifications:
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
Work Environment
Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential job functions but may be accommodated. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.
The City of Idaho Falls offers a highly competitive benefits package including membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho, vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision and life insurance. For further information regarding City of Idaho Falls benefits, visit the Benefits section of our web page.
Temporary jobs and part-time positions that regularly work less than 20 hours per week typically do not qualify for benefits.
01
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in human resource administration, public administration, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Select the option that best describes your years of related work experience in Human Resources. Make sure your answer is supported in the Employment History section of the job application.
- None
- 1-23 Months
- 2-3 Years
- 4-5 Years
- 6-7 Years
- 8-9 Years
- 10 Years or More
03
Indicate any public sector experience you may have.
- None
- Less than 5 years
- 5 to 10 years
- 11 to 20 years
- Over 20 years
04
Do you have experience working with unions?
- Yes
- No
05
Check any applicable certifications you hold. (Press Ctrl and click to select more than one.)
- PHR
- SPHR
- SHRM-CP
- SHRM-SCP
- None of the above.
06
Do you have experience working with elected officials, department directors, manager, and supervisors?
- Yes
- No
07
How many years experience working with elected officials, department directors, managers, and supervisors do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 or more years
08
Briefly describe your methods for establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with elected officials, department directors, managers, and supervisors.
Required Question