Director of Human Resources
Description :
Title: Director of Human Resources – Requisition #2022-034
Department: Human Resources, 206 Central Street
Status: FLSA Exempt, nonunion, management position
Salary: FY22, Grade M18, range $116,857 - $143,693 (an additional 5% may be granted for candidates with a related master degree) + excellent benefits including a strong commitment to professional development and the opportunity to assist in leading a dynamic team
General Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform professional work in administration of the Town and School personnel programs; recruiting employees; ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local personnel laws and regulations; and counseling staff on a variety of human resource matters; all other related work as required and directed.
Essential Job Functions:*
- Directs recruitment and hiring activities for all Town and School employees.
- Maintains official personnel records. Serves as the Town’s Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Officer.
- Administers various employee benefit programs, including health, life, and employee assistance programs. Researches and makes recommendations in regards to selection of benefit programs.
- Maintains and implements personnel bylaws, policies and procedures, ensuring consistent interpretation and application.
- Oversees the administration of compensation and classification policies in accordance with town bylaws, collective bargaining agreements, and federal and state statutes.
- Counsels employees, advises managers, investigates personnel problems and disciplinary issues. Represents the Town at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Oversees all aspects of collective bargaining including negotiating union contracts, costing out contract for budgetary purposes, and resolving labor relations issues, grievances, and arbitrations.
- Oversees the Town’s compliance with federal and state personnel laws and regulations that cover topics such as wages and hours, equal employment opportunity, drug and alcohol testing, work-related injuries, and employee benefits.
- Coordinates with the General Manager’s Office in the management of workers’ compensation program and injured on duty leaves.
- Assists the General Manager and Superintendent with strategic planning in regards to personnel.
- Provides staff support and advice to the Personnel Board. Prepares agendas, special studies and analysis, warrant articles and recommendations.
- Attends and represents the Town at meetings and conferences related to human resources; attends and presents human resources related information at Board of Selectmen, Finance Commission, Personnel Board, and other meetings.
- Coordinates civil service matters with the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD); monitors eligible lists, interprets rules, regulations and disciplinary procedures.
- Works with department heads and various staff/employees on personnel transactions; mediates problems between employees; works to improve communication within and between departments; answers questions from department heads and supervisors concerning personnel policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:*
- Masters’ degree in related field.
- Seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management; training and experience in municipal personnel administration; experience with collective bargaining highly preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills required. Skill in report writing methods and compensation analysis.
- Superior persuasiveness, resourcefulness, discretionary skills and people skills.
- A strong commitment to public service required.
*This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. Complete job description is available on the Town website under the link for Employment Opportunities www.norwoodma.gov.
Contact :
Interested and qualified candidates meeting the qualifications and expectations as noted above should submit a cover letter, resume and Town of Norwood General Employment Application to the email address listed below no later than Friday, June 24, 2022. Please reference Requisition #2022-034 on all materials:
The Town of Norwood is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status. Posted Thursday, June 9, 2022.
Deadline for Applying : Jun 24, 2022
