DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Description



Reports To: President & COO

Positions Reporting To Director of Human Resources:
All positions in Human Resources

§ Recruiting
§ Compensation
§ Benefits Administration
§ Human Resource Information Services
§ Account Services Secretarial Staff
Primary Objective of Position

To aid top management to effectively manage the asset base of [agency] by developing, recommending, implementing/coordinating program and policies encompassing the following:

§ Employment/Staffing
§ Compensation
§ Performance management
§ Training
§ Benefits
§ Career management, succession planning, and outplacement
§ Employee services
Major Responsibilities

Employment/Staffing

§ Identify and recruit on a timely and organized basis the talent needed to help [agency] move its clients’ businesses ahead.
Compensation

§ Develop, recommend and maintain competitive and creative compensation programs for all employees.
Performance Management

§ In collaboration with department heads create effective performance review and MBO programs which are designed to measure individual performance and to identify opportunities for improvement and challenges.
Training and Development

§ Identify, recommend and, as necessary, conduct programs intended to aid individuals and groups in improving their job performance.
Benefits

§ To review, develop, recommend and administer cost-efficient, appropriate benefit programs.
Career Management, Succession Planning & Outplacement

Work closely with top management to:
§ Identify high potential employees.
§ Develop career programs for those important to our continual growth as a company.
§ Establish appropriate programs and timelines to assist a smooth transition for those who may be entering or exiting their positions.
Employee Services

§ Identify, recommend, implement/coordinate programs to encourage the maximum productivity of employees, both as individuals and as members of a team.
§ Function as counsel to individual employees, department heads and top management.

The performance of these responsibilities presumes full attention to:
§ Equitable treatment of all employees within a business context.
§ The rules, regulations and laws promulgated by local, State and Federal authorities which impact on the terms and conditions of employment of all employees.
§ Cost impact of all programs on the financial health of [agency].
Other Responsibilities

§ Develop effective relationships with all departments throughout.
§ Pursue professional growth opportunities.
§ Participate in, and seek leadership roles within, organizations and activities which help [agency] in the industry and community.

Minimum Educational and Experience Qualifications/Requirements:
§ Undergraduate degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business. Advanced degree in Industrial Relations or Business a plus.
§ Five years Human Resources work of increasing responsibility, preferably in service industry.
§ Administration skills to supervise 5 to 15 employees.


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