Human Resources Director
Town of Westerly
Under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for performing a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional work in directing and supervising the municipal personnel program, including employee classification, compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, labor relations, and training.
Position Overview:
· Oversees annual departmental budget development and compliance
· Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and Town laws, ordinances, and regulations.
· Serves as the principal advisor to the Town Manager, Town Council and other city officials regarding human resources activities and confers as appropriate regarding policies, programs, and activities.
· Directs, manages, leads, coordinates and mentor’s departmental staff.
· Recruits, interviews, and assists in the selection of employees to fill vacant positions
· Plans and conducts new employee orientation, including the research, assembly, distribution, and explanation of an employee handbook covering policies and procedures of the Town.
· Conducts workplace investigations as they arise.
· Maintains confidential personnel records that will include hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers etc.
· Conducts wage surveys within the labor market to determine competitive wage and compensation
· Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation; conducts exit interviews
· Plans for and organizes employee training, assistance, and placement.
· Coordinates and administers vacancy postings and advertisements per the collective bargaining agreement
· Plans and directs implementation and administration of benefit programs; directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to employees of benefit programs, including insurance plans, pension plans, employee leave, etc.
· Responsible for worker’s compensation and injury on duty reporting and investigation.
· Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range HR program goals
· Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience:
· Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
· Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a human resources capacity.
· Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
· Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position.
Licenses and Certifications:
· A valid driver’s license.
· Possession of or the ability to obtain at least one professional HR certifications within two (2) years of employment: Professional Certification must remain active and in good standing from issuing body.
Salary ranges from $94,000 – $102,000 a year
Selection Process:
Interested applicants must submit their resume and application to HR@westerlyri. gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $94,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
