Director of Human Resources

Job Responsibilities
• Establishes and implements HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the
agency's mission and strategic vision.
• Develops HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall OPSO
operations objectives.
• Functions as a strategic advisor to the executive/senior management of each unit regarding
key organizational and management issues.
• Directs the development, maintenance, and monitoring of a performance evaluation system
based on established criteria.
• Works with agency management to ensure that expectations are defined in such a way as
to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations and are clearly
communicated to the employee.
• Works with the agency's executive leadership to establish a sound plan of management
succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the agency.
• Reviews program operations and determines need for new or revised polices or procedures.
Works with Planning and Policy personnel to establish the implementation of policies.
• Develops comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital
needs of strategic goals.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive compensation plan that is competitive and cost effective for the agency.
• Provides overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent
acquisition, promotions, career development, succession planning, retention, training,
leadership development, compensation, and benefits.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at
any time with or without notice.
• Reviews salary levels and factor level assignments proposed by management or lower level staff, ensuring consistency within existing organizational patterns.
• Determines impact of special pay issues as they relate to agency fiscal concerns and internal
pay equity. Recommends resolution of complex pay problems to agency management.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the human resources office; provide leadership and
direction in areas that support change and diversity.
• Reviews and approves disciplinary actions recommended by supervisors or lower-level
human resource professionals. Consults with agency legal counsel to address issues that
may involve complicated legal ramifications.
• Develops communications programs that support our values of transparency, autonomy,
collaboration and accountability.
• Monitors the system that provides HR data and statistics.
• Analyzes statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel
problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel
policies and practices.
• Manages HR vendor relationships and directs the preparation of budget request.
• Manages all labor law, EEOC and WC claims. Consults with agency legal counsel to
address issues that may involve complicated legal ramifications. Consults with agency's
investigative units, as needed, on internal complaint investigations.
• Represents the needs of the staff and administration and supports the mission of the agency.
• Conducts exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements
• Member of the Society for Human Resources Management.
• SHRM or PHR Certification (Preferred).
• Law Enforcement Experience (Preferred).
Required Skills and Competencies
• Communication
• Law and Government
• Leadership Training
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Coordination
• Business Acumen
• Ethical Practice
• Relationship Management
• Leadership & Navigation
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university.
• MPA/MBA (Preferred) from an accredited college/university.
• A minimum of 7 years of HR experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of executive HR experience.
Member of the Society for Human Resources Management.
• SHRM or PHR Certification (Preferred).
• Law Enforcement Experience (Preferred).
Salary
$90,000.00 - $120,000.00, commensurate with experience.