• Works alongside the Finance Director to ensure fiscal responsibility and benefit stewardship
• Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks
• Plans, organizes, administers and directs the operation of the Human Resources Department, including the supervision of staff

Answers questions on policy, procedure, and employment law from department heads and employees; counsels department heads/supervisors and ensures compliance with County policies, procedures, and State and Federal laws effecting employment such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), EEOC, ADA, FMLA and Fair Employment Practices

• Participates in resolving employees' grievances, counseling employees, and resolving disputes created by personnel actions
• Serves as the County’s EEO Officer
• Oversees the benefits programs and participates in the team review of proposals and recommendations to the BOCC for selection of a benefit package
• Administers and monitors employee benefit/insurance plans; compiles relevant information to analyze and research benefit options
• Compiles and analyzes data in processing reports for compensation and benefit reviews, EEOC and Worker's Compensation
• Monitors Workers' Compensation program; reviews claims as needed; monitors cost-effective management of claims; supervises preparation of Workers' Compensation annual premium audit and prepares invoices for work units
• Maintains the County's classification and compensation plan; makes recommendations for timely updates; maintains the official class specification library; and processes specification revisions
• Interviews and hires Human Resources staff; plans, schedules, and assigns work; establishes priorities; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; checks and approves work; reviews and evaluates employee performance, counsels employees
• Develops and oversees employee training programs designed to meet the identified needs of individuals, departments and the County; conducts training sessions as appropriate
• Supervises the completion of surveys such as fringe benefits, and salary information; prepares other reports as requested by the County Manager and the Board of County Commissioners
• Prepares department budget
• Oversees and monitors the recruitment and selection process; participates as a member of the interview panel as requested by Department Heads or Elected Official
• Reviews and analyzes national and local data on a variety of personnel administrative and legal issues
• Oversees the employee exit process upon separation or retirement; ensures compliance with County policies, procedures, and federal and state laws and regulations
• Coordinates and monitors the County drug and alcohol testing program
• Serves as ex-officio to sick leave bank board; processes all SLB requests and monitors usage
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Basic accounting and budgeting processes
• Principles and practices of organizational development
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and program budget development and implementation
• Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision
• Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation
• Principles and practices of mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction
• Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff
• Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development

Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials

• We are looking for a go-getter who balances a pragmatic, data-driven approach with an empathetic leadership style
• You must possess the moral courage to uphold professional boundaries and the legal lens required to navigate high-stakes decision making
• BA degree in HR Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and 6 years of progressively responsible HR experience is required
• Six or more years of progressively responsible experience; or,
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• Principles and practices of public human resource administration
• All applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations
• Computer applications related to the work
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols
• Skill in counseling and training of management staff and employees in effective supervisory and personnel practices
• Ability to analyze a variety of personnel and management problems, and make recommendations for their solution, and to prepare working procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals
• Ability to facilitate meetings and problem solving sessions
• Ability to maintain a very high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; and,

$110,815.90 - $153,000.12 Annually

• Benefits plan design and analysis and laws governing such plans
• Principles and practices of classification and compensation

La Plata County offers an extensive comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid parental leave and long term disability