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CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES Cecil County MD Job opening - MACo state Maryland ( Job openings )
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2024-04-01T00:00 - 2024-04-19T23:59 | 1 | 0
P
OSITION:
Chief, Human Resources
JOB CODE:
2190
GRADE:
124G
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resources
REPORTS TO POSITION:
Director, Human Resources
STATUS:
Full-Time
FLSA:
Exempt
P
osition Summary
The position performs at a professional and managerial level, administering multiple programs within the Department with a focus on benefits. An employee in this class serves as second in command to the Director, with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, managing, and controlling major department programs and activities. Work performed involves considerable administrative, supervisory, financial, and technical knowledge and skills in planning, organizing, and directing programs and activities. The work of this class involves supervisory duties and responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities
1. Develop and deliver internal training programs.
2. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the administration of benefits, pension plans, and deferred compensation. Recommends plan administration changes to remain in compliance with laws and regulations.
3. Provides leadership in the research and development of benefit programs, including plan design, funding, contract negotiations, and program administration, to ensure a strategic and cost-effective approach.
4. Prepares and executes presentations to provide information on the County’s benefit programs, pension plans, and deferred compensation plans to County officials and employees.
5. Manages and supervises the Benefits Coordinator's daily activities, including health benefits, pension, and deferred compensation.
6. Manages Department budget; establishes and communicates budget control processes.
7. Implements and manages employee programs to deliver valued, competitive, and cost-effective programs.
8. Assists the Director in developing short- and long-range strategies to achieve Department goals and objectives.
9. Manages County’s Compensation and Classification Plan; conducts position audits; utilizes questionnaires, standards, and organizational charts; assigns news classifications as appropriate; conducts occupational and organizational surveys; responds to surveys generated by other entities.
10. Acts as backup to supervise employees who provide services in the areas of classification and pay plans, recruitment and selection, training, and related programs and functions.
11. Acts as a backup for employee investigations and prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
12. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the administration of benefits, pension plans, deferred compensation, and recruitment. Recommends plan administration changes to remain in compliance with laws and regulations.
13. Develop, evaluate, and amend County Personnel Policies and Procedures in coordination with the Director. Assures consistent application and adherence to standards of conduct and performance to provide excellent customer service.
This position description is representative of the general and most important components of this role and does not characterize every aspect of the job; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as warranted and deemed appropriate.
14. Manages and prepares reports utilizing appropriate tools. Develops standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Maintains data integrity in systems by regularly running queries and analyzing data.
15. Investigate and research difficult and complex inquiries, problems, or complaints and initiate appropriate action to address/resolve them.
16. Serves as project manager for departmental projects. Acts as liaison with employees, departments, and third parties regarding special projects or programs. Oversees record-keeping and retention programs.
17. Represent the Department on various committees.
18. In his/her absence, assumes the director's duties and responsibilities, including issues related to employer-employee relations and grievances.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources, with a minimum of three (3) of those years being supervisory experience.
*An interested candidate with equivalent education and experience as listed above may be considered.
Certificate(s) and/or License(s)
1. Possession of a valid Class “C” non-commercial driver’s license with no more than three (3) points.
2. HR Certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Extensive knowledge of benefits, payroll processes, recruitment and retention, classification and pay, employee relations, training, human resources functions, and laws and regulations governing these processes.
2. Thorough knowledge of the County’s Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual.
3. Ability to plan, assign, train, and provide professional leadership to professional and technical staff.
4. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department policies and procedures, as well as County, State, and Federal laws and regulations.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, Department Heads, employees, retirees, vendors, and the general public.
7. Excellent customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
8. Adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.
Miscellaneous Position Information
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
This role is primarily sedentary in nature but may involve occasional strenuous effort, such as handling moderately heavy boxes, tools, equipment, or other materials; walking or climbing over uneven surfaces; and sitting/standing in fixed position for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis. General conditions involve working at a computer, using telephonic equipment, and interfacing regularly with internal and/or external stakeholders.
Work is normally performed Monday through Friday during normal business hours; however, it may require alternate work hours 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Individuals appointed or promoted to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months. Performance will be carefully evaluated during the probationary period. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
This position description is representative of the general and most important components of this role and does not characterize every aspect of the job; other
duties and responsibilities may be assigned as warranted and deemed appropriate.
*Telework is available for this position based in accor
dance with the County’s Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Consideration for telework must follow the application, review, and approval/denial process set forth in the P&P Manual.
Conditions of Employment
1. Prior to appointment, employees are subject to pre-employment medical history review and drug testing, extensive background investigation (which may require CJIS and NCIS clearance), including but not limited to reference checking and driving history, and an evaluation of training or experience.
2. Employees in this classification are essential as defined by the County’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and are required to report to work during inclement weather or other designated emergencies.
Benefits
(*Not all positions may be eligible for these programs.)
Cecil County Government offers full benefits, including medical, dental, life, disability, and AD&D insurance programs and generous time off benefits. We understand that finding the right balance between home and career is a challenge, and we offer the following programs: an employee assistance program, flexible work arrangements/compressed schedules, and telework/remote office opportunities.
This position description is representative of the general and most important components of this role and does not characterize every aspect of the job; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as warranted and deemed appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract of employment nor a guarantee of continued employment. Cecil County Government is an equal opportunity employer.
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This position description is representative of the general and most important components of this role and does not characterize every aspect of the job; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as warranted and deemed appropriate.
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