JOB The incumbent under the general direction of the mayor, is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the Human Resources Department services and functions. Provide Human Resources leadership that enhances the borough and drives performance. This is a highly visible, professional position that is required to function with a substantial amount of autonomy.
SALARY: Level V
REPORTS TO: Borough Mayor
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Deputy HR Director
Risk Manager
Administrative Assistant IV EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 1. Develop and recommend objectives, policies, programs and procedures that maintain a creative and results oriented Human Resources department, including Personnel/Payroll and Risk Management Divisions. Supervises staff and functions of the Human Resources Department.
2. Supervise the Deputy HR Director and ensure the direct and indirect supervision of management, technical and support services positions, employee relations, labor relations, and the administering of the Fairbanks North Star Borough personnel system including coordinating and directing programs and functions. Accountability for the Borough's entire payroll, including time and attendance, which must comply with all applicable regulatory and contractual requirements accurately and in a timely manner.
3. Supervise the Risk Manager and ensure the development and administration of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, and Service Areas Risk Management programs which include insurance programs, employee health benefits, workers’ compensation, and safety/loss control programs. Serve as the administrator of the group health and other benefits programs.
4. Serves as labor negotiator for the borough’s collective bargaining agreements. Perform labor relations activities for the borough; interpret labor contracts; maintain a positive working relationship between employees and management; counsel employees and supervisors as needed; administer the grievance procedure and works with counsel to represent the Borough in final grievance resolution through arbitration, Human Rights, and EEOC complaints.
5. Ensure ADA and FMLA requests are accurately evaluated. Coordinate with the EEO and Employee Relations Specialist to include EEO complaints and complaints by employees and job applicants.
6. Oversee and coordinate drug testing and background checks for Borough employees.
7. Maintain and administer the position classification plan of the Borough; analyze position questionnaires and conduct position audits; prepare or modify class descriptions and establish classification procedures; participate in job or organizational restructuring.
8. Maintain and recommend procedures for positive personnel recruitment and selection; direct all preliminary recruitment and subsequent employment functions. Ensure that qualified personnel are selected and that orientation and on-the-job training programs are conducted and effective.
9. Maintain and administer the compensation and fringe benefits plan of the Borough.
10. Develop and administer an employee performance evaluation system; provide training to supervisory personnel in conducting performance evaluations; assist supervisors in improving employee performance.
11. Develop and recommend to the Mayor a training policy for the Borough; assist department directors in determining departmental training needs; plan or participate with departments in establishing training programs; manage Workforce Development Plan; conduct training courses and serve as liaison with other training resources.
12. Develop and administer policies and procedures relating to personnel functions (discipline, performance evaluations, recruitment, etc.). Participates in the Borough-wide Policy Committee.
13. Remain current on new developments in public personnel administration and Federal and State laws, regulations and rules relative to personnel administration; conduct personnel research as requested.
14. Compile, prepare, present, and manage department budget.
15. Proactively consult and advise managers and employees on HR issues and organizational development concerns.
16. Serve on various committees and working groups as assigned. Participates in high-level strategic discussions with the administration. Present to the Assembly on various HR related topics SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION JOB CONTACTS:
All levels of Borough Management and staff. Contractors, consultants, and other local government agencies. State and Federal, civilian and military personnel. Public, news media, and community groups.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
See basic functions and typical duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
General office where conditions are pleasant, good and clean. Conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-26 lbs.).
