Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking an Assistant Human Resources Director. The Assistant Human Resources Director will establish priorities and work standards for the Human Resources department; manages Employee Relations/Affirmative Action-EEO, Employment and Training and Development Sections. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources Director in his or her absence. Assists in the management of all areas of the Human Resources department. Assists in the formulation of policies and procedures staff utilization, overall budget matters. Assists in the preparation of the department budget; participates in manpower planning and compensation and benefits. Administers the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs for the Columbus Consolidated Government; prepares quarterly and annual reports on the Affirmative Action Plan; prepares EEO-4 reports and other statistical analyses for federal compliance, federal grants and department certifications. Coordinates training in the areas of cultural diversity, prevention of sexual harassment, and Title VII and EEO laws. Interprets rules, regulations policies and procedures regarding personnel actions for management, employees, and applicants. Analyzes hiring and promotional practices to ensure that the organization is in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Participates in the development of drug testing and employee assistance policies; provides employee and manager training. Counsels employees and supervisors to resolve problems in advance of the formal grievance or disciplinary process. Counsels employees and management on applicable rules and state and federal laws pertinent to personnel matters. Receives and negotiates the resolution of employee problems within the formal grievance process; conducts required research and investigations. Investigates complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment brought through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; serves as a liaison with representatives of this organization. Coordinates Employee Relations, including employee recognition, health and wellness initiatives; edits the employee newsletter. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Master’s degree is highly desirable, plus three to five years of executive management experience as the administrative head or assistant administrative head of a city/county human resources department, or equivalent in other governmental, private business, of comparable importance or magnitude. Human Resources knowledge and experience must be sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in order to direct and coordinate work within the human resources department. Memberships and involvement with professional human resources organizations such as IPMA (International Public Management Association for Human Resources), SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management), or others would be a plus.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources administration. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public administration, personnel management, and Affirmative Action/EEO programs. Knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic planning, compensation and benefits, employment training and development and budgeting.

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers an exceptional compensation and benefits packet. The salary range for this position is $65,118.80 – $99,085.95. Benefits include the following:

How To Apply
Apply on-line only at http://www.columbusga.org/HR/Jobs.htm
Candidates will be evaluated throughout the recruiting period.

Questions and inquiries may be directed to:
Reather Hollowell
Human Resources Director
Columbus Consolidated Government
P. O. Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
Telephone: 706-653-4059
E-mail: rholllowell@columbusga.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Title: HR Director
Company Name: Valdosta Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority
Company Industry: Government
Job Function: Administrative, Benefits, Communications, Compensation, Diversity, EEO/Affirmative Action, Employee Asst. Programs, Employee Relations, Employment/Recruitment, HR Generalist, HRIS, Health, Safety, Security, Labor/Industrial Relations, Legal, Organizational Development, Research, Training/Development
Entry Level: No
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location(s): Valdosta, Georgia, 31601, United States
Job Duration: Indefinite
Relocation Costs paid: None
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: 5-7 Years
Required Travel: 0-10%
Required/Preferred Certifications: PHR, SPHR
Salary Range: $58,813.00 - $82,338.00 (Yearly Salary)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Responsible for coordinating and administering activities related to recruiting and staffing, compensation administration, employee benefits and services, employee relations and communication, employee training and education, workman's compensation, unemployment procedures, risk and loss management, payroll, and revision and administration of the Authority’s policies and procedures. Responsible for handling all patron and employee claims. Works frequently with confidential employee situations and information.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Works closely with the Administrative staff regarding confidential employment issues and Authority policies.
Manages and serves as the primary contact for the Authority's risk management procedures including accident reporting, property loss reporting, and worker's compensation claims.
Manages Authority investigations of employee policy or procedure violations and recommends disciplinary action, when appropriate, to Supervisors, Managers, and the Executive Director.
Meets with attorney with regards to legal matters including EEOC hearings, Unemployment Compensation hearings and other legal matters. Works with attorney to compile the necessary documentation and strategies in preparation for employment related legal actions and hearings.
Manage unemployment compensation claims in conjunction with Unemployment Consultants.
Attends classes, training, seminars and webinars to stay abreast of best employment practices and state and federal employment laws.
Maintains all full-time and part-time employee personnel files.
Assists Bookkeeper to ensure that all personnel data is entered into the ADP Payroll system, and that the required paper work is completed and on file.
Administers and manages all aspects of the employee benefit plans including health, dental, vision, life insurance plans, and retirement plans. Is responsible for benefit contract negotiations and the roll out of annual open enrollment procedures and notifications.
Administers all COBRA notifications.
Involved in the hiring of all Authority full-time staff. This work includes recruiting efforts, reviewing applicants' resumes and applications, determining applicant interview pool, conducting the interviews and making hiring selection recommendations.
Oversees a data base of employment applications authority-wide for all part-time and seasonal applicants. Reviews all applications received to assure that they are complete and decides where to route the application.
Assists Authority supervisors and managers with the recruitment and hiring of part-time and seasonal staff.
Represents the Authority at community and college job fairs.
Responsible for employment related activities to include recruitment compliance and administration of all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations such as Affirmative Action, OSHA, ERISA, FLSA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Worker's Compensation.
Responsible for the administration, design and development of training programs to meet organizational needs.
Responsible for new hire employee orientation program.
Responsible for employee relations activities which include the counseling of employees in matters of performance, personal problems, discipline, personnel problems or terminations.
Oversees the posting of Authority job opportunities on the Authority’s website and via outside websites.
Makes recommendations to the Executive Director and the Board when updates and additions are required to the Authority's Personnel policy manual and procedures to stay in legal compliance with newly created state and federal employment laws.
Responsible for assuring that Authority policy and procedure manuals are current and that employees of the Authority have a copy of all relevant operational manuals such as the Personnel manual.
Organizes, prepares and delivers presentations to employees.
Oversees the administration of pre-employment drug screening, mandated CDL driver random screens, pre-employment physicals, reference checks, driver abstracts and criminal background checks.
Reviews with bookkeeper all Authority payroll submissions and
Oversees the proper administration of personnel payroll functions including salary changes.
Chairperson of the Employee Recognition Committee.
Participates in the Authority's Safety Committee as a key member attending monthly meetings and sub-committee safety meetings as needed. Responsible for managing, conducting and reporting all accident investigations to the committee.
Administers the review and performance management process.
Ensures performance management information is entered into the computer by the established deadline.
Conducts and/or supervises the annual “open enrollment” process within the directed time frames.
Ensures benefit programs are effectively communicated to employees and administered according to established guidelines.
Handles responsibility for security of all records and data banks maintained on the computer systems and oversees the maintenance of employees’ personnel files and other confidential files.
Plans and coordinates all monthly Authority Board meetings; notifies news media, Board members, department staff and the general public of meetings; makes logistical arrangements; attends meetings; prepares necessary information and documentation for meetings; records, transcribes and distributes meeting minutes.
Assists Administrative Executive staff with special projects as requested.
Assists Executive Director with developing and administering budgets.
Prepares budget for human resource and IT systems office according to established formats, guidelines, and due dates.
Monitors the expenditures to ensure conformity to budget category allowances.
Supervises the work of subordinate administrative / clerical staff; supervisory duties include instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, acting on employee problems, assisting with the selection of new employees, and recommending employee discipline and discharge. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for improvement; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Executive Director, other department heads and staff, subordinates, Commission members, news media, various government and community agencies and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for other duties as assigned. This position is called upon to mediate and negotiate sensitive employment issues with employees, supervisors, managers and the Administrative staff in a confidential, professional manner. Adheres to and actively enforces the safety responsibilities and safety procedures outlined in the Authority's Safety Manual, and overall risk management program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or Masters Degree in Human Resources Management or related field supplemented by five to eight years of professional experience in human resource management (local government experience preferred), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have excellent presentation, communication and computer skills. Prefer an individual with PHR/SPHR certifications.
Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.
Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, financial documents, equipment
manuals, computer manuals, insurance documentation, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, records, correspondence, minutes, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in providing staff supervision; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of various ages, educational and cultural backgrounds.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination and Visual Acuity: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color; requires the visual acuity to determine depth perception, peripheral vision, inspection for small parts; preparing and analyzing written or computer data, etc.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, policies, and procedures of the Authority and the Administration Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Human Resources Director. Has knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and guidelines; agency policies and procedures; supervisory principles and techniques; proper record-keeping, report preparation, and filing systems and methods; English usage, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar; modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for word and data processing; forms, documents, policies and procedures of the Recreation Authority; operation and basic maintenance of office equipment; methods of budget preparation and administration; basic business arithmetic. Is skilled in using computers and a variety of computer programs for administrative record-keeping, data management, and reporting; safely operating basic office equipment; recording, transcribing, and preparing meeting minutes with accuracy. Is able to interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures; supervise and evaluate the work of others; plan, coordinate, and/or facilitate meetings and related projects; provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Executive Director and Board members; perform a variety of administrative and clerical work involving independent judgment; organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction; learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency; assist with budget preparation; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; read and interpret complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job; prepare, review and present reports and other documents and communications in a clear and concise manner; establish and maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation; perform required calculations with accuracy; transcribe and type accurately at speeds necessary for successful job performance; organize and maintain agency records and documents.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and account abilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished, and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.
Planning: Plans, coordinates and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production. Knows and understands expectations regarding such activities and works to ensure such expectations are met. Develops and formulates ways, means and timing to achieve established goals and objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources to achieve such goals and objectives.
Organizing: Efficiently organizes own work and that of subordinate staff. Ensures that personnel understand what results are expected of them, and that each is regularly and appropriately informed of all matters affecting or of concern to them.
Staffing: Works with upper management, where appropriate, to select and recommend employment of qualified personnel. Personally directs the development and training of personnel under charge, ensuring their proper induction, orientation and training.
Leading: Provides a work environment, which encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning their performance. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance, and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
Controlling: Provides a work environment, which is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of established standards, methods and procedures.
Delegating: Assigns duties as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals, enhance abilities of personnel under charge, build their confidence and assist them in personal growth. Has confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations.
Decision Making: Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy, procedure or strategy does not foster the desired result, and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.
Creativity: Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of functions under charge. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not adverse to change that supports achievement of goals and objectives.
Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints, and responds appropriately. Establishes a work environment to promote and maintain mutual respect.
Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities, and ensures the same from personnel under charge.
Policy Formulation: Maintains awareness of changes in operating philosophies and policies, and routinely reviews policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated into functions under charge. Recognizes and understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and morale and performance. Strives to ensure that established policies enhance same.