Description

Oversees human resource management and/or human resource development activities of an organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources.  Maintains functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, policy development, and regulatory compliance.  Oversee the development and implementation of human resource policies. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.

General Responsibilities

§  Develops and/or directs the development of personnel policies and procedures

§  Directs performance and training need assessment, planning, and evaluation efforts

§  Directs personnel engaged in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of training programs and strategies

§  Directs research efforts to refine existing HR business practices or to develop new initiatives in the areas of workforce planning, strategic staff, competency assessment, and total compensation analyses

§  Directs staff in appropriately processing personnel transactions

§  Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges HR employees

§  Manages compensation, benefits and employment functions to ensure utilization of state resources in the most effective cost manner

§  Oversees the agency’s grievance process

§  Oversees the development, revision and maintenance of comprehensive job descriptions

§  Oversees the implementation and delivery of HR programs

§  Provides information and advice to employees, supervisors and managers regarding employee relations issues and personnel policies, practice and regulations

§  Reviews and evaluates proposed or newly enacted State and Federal laws governing personnel administration

§  Serves as liaison with external entities including other agencies, organizations, committees, task forces, etc.

Competencies expected

§  Knowledge of management practices and principles

§  Ability to negotiate and collaborate

§  Critical thinking and analysis skills

§  Skill in communication (written & oral), interpersonal relations and interacting with the public

§  Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs

§  Written and oral communication skills

§  Business, organizational & leadership skills

§  Decision making and problem-solving skills

§  Ability to manage multiple projects, programs and deadlines

§  Ability to work effectively with a variety of people

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and six (6) years of managerial or supervisory experience in human resources; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower Sr. Manager, Human Resources position (HRM012) or position equivalent.

Note:  An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

The candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check & driving history check.

As an employee of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the agency.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

SBWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer