Human Resources Director - Board of County Commissioners

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources management, industrial psychology, labor/industrial relations or a related field and five years progressively responsible human resources management experience of which two years must be supervisory and must include negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), from the Society for Human Resource Management or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), from the Society for Human Resource Management certification to be obtained within one year of employment.
 

Position Summary

This is a highly responsible and progressive position requiring the leadership of a professional committed to recruiting, retaining and cultivating Alachua County government's talent. 

The Human Resources Director is responsible for taking initiative; improving morale; assisting and educating our talent about policies and procedures at the local, State and Federal levels; generating ideas for continuous process improvement, working collaboratively with internal and external partners; and leading the diverse staff of the Human Resources Department.
The Human Resources Department oversees the selection, appointment and onboarding of new talent; education and management of existing talent; organization-wide policy and procedure development and recommendation; classification; compensation; and Collective Bargaining negotiations.

Work is performed independently, or as part of a team, and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and observation of results achieved.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including:  integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Leads the diverse Human Resources staff offering guidance, training and support in an accountable, approachable and professional manner.
Builds strong working relationships with County talent, the Library District, Supervisor of Elections, Labor Unions and other local and state partners.

Professionally represents the Department to elected officials, citizens and other County departments both verbally and in writing.
Manages the department's budget and resources with an emphasis on responsible stewardship and maximizing benefits to County talent and partners.

Implements appropriate departmental policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the County Manager and elected officials for County-wide policies.

Produces professional, accurate, quality reports.
Values lifelong learning to remain current on professional trends and takes a personal interest in the professionalism and career development of staff. 

Maintains required certification(s) and encourages credentialing of staff as appropriate.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles of management practices and of all aspects of Human Resources management.

Thorough knowledge of modern office management principles, practices and application, including development, maintenance and revision of records and controls.

Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws and County policies and procedures pertaining to areas included in Human Resources management.
 Skill and ability to negotiate collective bargaining and other employment related agreements in the best interest of the County.

Ability to apply applicable supervisory methodologies needed in work environment to promote positive work relationships and ensure accountability.
Ability to supervise and organize the work of staff; develop staff; coach and counsel staff and effectively appraise employee's performance.

Ability to decide upon a reasonable and effective course of action in emergency situations and to anticipate and prevent development of such situations.

Ability to understand far-reaching consequences of decisions and actions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports and memoranda.

Ability to plan and organize work and manage time. 

Ability to develop, prepare and monitor complex budgets.

Ability to coordinate and effectively manage a number of concurrent projects and issues.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with subordinates, Department Directors, Constitutional Officers and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; walk and sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$95,319.74 - $115,003.20 Annually