Human Resources Director (*Updated Dates)

Deschutes County
Bend, Oregon United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 31, 2024
  • Salary: $11,586.55 - $15,527.13 Monthly USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Job Description

    Summary

    ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
    The Human Resources Department provides leadership and support to the organization for servicing comprehensive human resources functions. The department is dedicated to providing effective policies, procedures, and people-friendly guidelines to enhance the County's services by supporting operational efficiencies with our value-added strategic customer service partnerships. The HR team champions a culture of inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and engagement to realize the full potential of the people who serve our community. We accomplish our mission with integrity, accountability, equity, empathy, and creativity.

    ABOUT THE COUNTY:
    We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

    Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

    We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

    ABOUT THE JOB:
    We are seeking an experienced human resource professional with demonstrated success applying comprehensive expertise in human resources functions to support our diverse organization’s needs.

    The Human Resources Director oversees employee relations, labor relations, recruitment/selection/staffing and workforce planning, our classification/compensation program, employee benefits, training, organizational development, human resources policies and procedures and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) for the County.

    The Director leads the Human Resources Department, which includes 11 full-time positions, and serves as a member of the County’s Executive Team. There are also three HR positions located within the County’s two largest departments/offices (Health Services and the Sheriff’s Office).

    Successful candidates will possess strong abilities in developing trusting relationships with staff at all levels, be familiar with the opportunities associated with working in a union environment, exercise creativity in identifying solutions that meet organizational needs and approach this important work in a consistent, responsive and reliable manner.

    Work is typically performed Monday - Friday during regular business hours, with occasional before and after hours work as necessary.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Directs the staff and operations of the Human Resources (HR) Department through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation; monitors HR programs and projects; oversees recruitment systems, web systems, HRIS systems, performance and training systems, and class and comp structures.
    • Provides professional advice and counsel to County staff and management, serving as principal advisor and subject-matter expert on HR issues.
    • Directs recruitment and selection, employee benefits, EEO compliance, compensation and classification, personnel processing and HRIS, personnel policies, training and development, performance evaluations, contract administration, labor relations and employee relations.
    • Directs the assessment, planning, development, and evaluation of HR programs and services; promotes a productive work environment and develops staff to meet the current and future needs of the County; monitors and evaluates pending legislation, and the impact of public policies, laws, and regulations on HR programs.
    • Leads resolution of labor relations, collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and employee relations issues; including investigations, disciplinary matters, complaints, and counseling.
    • Prepares and manages HR fiscal budgets, identifies resource needs, and forecasts future costs.
    • Oversees recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, centralized personnel records management and administration.
    • Administers the County’s benefits programs; self-insured health insurance plan; life and long-term disability insurance plans; retirement plans; onsite employee and dependent Clinic and Pharmacy; annually researches cost-saving options to insurance and other benefits; researches and makes recommendations on modifications to benefits; monitors employee eligibility; administers flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and paid and unpaid leaves.
    • Provides advice and counsel to managers and supervisors on employment laws; ensures policies are in compliance; administers and oversees employment law programs, e.g., Paid Leave Oregon (PLO), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), etc.
    Current and Upcoming Projects:
    • Work with a consultant and steering committee to complete and implement a pay equity study for the organization and a salary market review for non-represented and AFSCME classifications.
    • Deschutes County is working with the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (EBAC) on health plan changes that are intended to improve the financial stability of the County’s Health Plan and its reserve.
    • Two upcoming labor contract negotiations.
    • Work with departments and offices to implement a new employee performance evaluation system.
    • Over the next 24 months, Human Resources will complete and issue an RFP for benefit consultants, Pharmacy Benefit Manager, and Third-Party Administrator for health and dental insurances.
    What You Will Bring:
    Knowledge of or experience with:
    • Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, policies and procedures, philosophies, and employment best practices.
    • Interpretation and application of multiple union contracts.
    • Advanced knowledge of principles and procedures related to human resources functional areas, including recruitment, classification, compensation, labor relations, benefits administration, leave administration, employee development, collective bargaining, employee relations, and organizational and workforce development.
    • Best practices pertaining to administering human resource functions in a manner that aligns with the County's goals to promote a diverse workforce and an organization that values equity and inclusion.
    Skill in:
    • Applying analytic and problem-solving skills to independently develop sound decisions, conclusions, and recommendations.
    • Investigating, interviewing, and mediating complaints, concerns, and complex situations.
    • Communicating effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of individuals in a manner that establishes trust and credibility and gains compliance and/or buy in.
    *This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

    Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

    Review the full job description by clicking HERE. Additional information about the County and position may be found by clicking HERE .

    Compensation

    $11,586.55 to $15,527.13 per month for a 172.67-hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

    BENEFITS:
    Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

    *UPDATED DEADLINE DATES:

    This position is open until filled with first review of applications on October 13th.

    Interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 25th and November 18th.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration;
    • And six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources management, including four years of supervisory experience;
    • May alternatively possess ten (10) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience that meet the minimum requirements of the position.
    Preferred Qualifications :
    Possession of current human resources certification is preferred (e.g., IPMA-PC/SPC; PHR; SHRM-CP/SCP).

    Necessary Special Requirements

    Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

    Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

    Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
    Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

    Employer paid benefit offerings include:
    • Life Insurance for employee and dependents
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
    • Long-term Disability Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
    • Time Management Leave
    Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:
    • 125 Flexible Spending Program
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Program
    • Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
    To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Deschutes County
    • Deschutes County

    Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.

    For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.

    The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.

    Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.

    The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.

    To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE. 

    Make the work you do matter.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

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