Human Resources Division Chief

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The Job

The Opportunity The Human Resources (HR) Department is recruiting for two (2) experienced and innovative administrators to individually oversee a division of human resources. Both positions will lead a specialized team of professional, technical, and support staff and report to an HR Assistant Director. Opportunities are available in the following two focus areas: Recruitment: The Recruitment team supports County departments by providing innovative services and solutions to attract quality candidates to fill positions in a variety of career/occupational fields for all County departments. Staff work closely with hiring departments to develop job requirements, recruitment/sourcing strategies, and examination instruments, and process in excess of 100,000 job applications annually. Employee Management and Compensation System (EMACS): The EMACS team supports two functions within the County: the implementation programming of new pay strategies driven by bargaining agreements, to include enhancements/maintenance of the system and the data entry of payroll transactions as it pertains to new hires, promotions, position control and other personnel changes that impact wages and benefits. The essential functions of this classification include:

• Managing and directing the overall activities of the division and a large professional and technical staff including supervisors, professional/technical, human resource analysts and technicians, and clerical staff.
• Analyzing existing and proposed laws, legislation, codes, rules and ordinances, and developing policies and practices to meet local needs and comply with regulatory mandates.
• Developing and monitoring the division budget and coordinating activities with other Human Resources divisions, and with departments and groups within the County.

For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the Human Resources Division Chief .

Minimum Requirements

Education: A bachelor's degree in human resources management, industrial relations, organizational psychology, public or business administration, or another job relevant field. Experience: Three (3) years of advanced professional human resources experience administering or managing human resources programs (e.g., employee benefits, employment, employee/labor relations, classification, EEO, etc.). This experience must have included supervisory responsibility for subordinate staff. Substitution: An additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may substitute for the supervisory responsibility. Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant education and qualifying experience in a human resources environment that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded human resources professional with progressively responsible experience that includes supervision of professional human resources staff in the noted specialized areas: Recruitment OR Human Capital Management Systems. Combination of experience in both private and public sector settings. Key attributes of the ideal candidate:

• Functional expertise attained through extensive practice and experience in the areas of recruitment and human resource management technology.
• In-depth knowledge of Merit System standards and current practices.
• A collaborative and inclusive, yet decisive, style of management that is conducive to establishing and fostering positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• An ethical leader who demonstrates value and respect for all employees, values the ideas and opinions of others, creates opportunities for development, and above all, leads by example.
• An innovator who embraces technology and best current practices and possesses the flexibility to adapt and lead through change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before 5:00 PM, February 12, 2024. Note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive further information/instructions via email.