Share Email Opening Title Director of Human Resources  Open Date 8/5/2020   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-bargaining   Division Administration & Finance   Location Human Resources   Reports To Mayor   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on departmental needs.   Pay Rate $83,000-$93,000/yr.   Description SUMMARY The City of South Bend is an organization of over 1,200 full and part-time employees who provide a wide variety of services to keep our community safe and healthy. As our Director of Human Resources, you will be responsible for meeting the needs of your fellow departments and to ensure that they are staffed with a diverse, inclusive and skilled workforce. The ideal candidate will lead by example as a collaborative, results-oriented, strategic human resource professional that shares the City’s commitment to our core values of accountability, inclusion, innovation, empowerment and excellence. The Director of Human Resources will perform a variety of complex administrative, managerial and professional duties related to planning, implementing, organizing, directing and coordinating the human resource system of the city, including classification, compensation, recruitment, selection, employee relations, HRIS, benefits, training, worker’s compensation, and workplace safety programs. The Director of Human Resources will provide excellent customer service to City employees, department directors, supervisors, City leadership, and the general public for all human resource needs. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Six staff member team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Annually gathers, interprets, and prepares personnel data for studies, and reports and makes recommendations to City leadership for improvement of the City’s policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters. • Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures City’s compliance. • Maintains responsibility for agency compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to all personnel matters. • Communicates changes in City personnel policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance is followed. • Assists City leadership in the annual department performance review, preparation and administration of City salary ordinance program. • Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation. • Consults with legal counsel, as appropriate, on personnel matters. • In collaboration with Diversity and Inclusion Officer, works directly with department leadership to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities for staff performance evaluations, efficient organizational design, inclusive recruitment strategies, and employee relations management including performance and termination. • Recommends, evaluates and participates in staff development for the City. • Participates on committees and special projects and seeks additional responsibilities. • Responsible to affect a culture of continuous improvement and performance excellence among the city workforce. • Works effectively, with all levels of diverse City workforce, and outside companies and public agencies. • Manages and supervises Human Resources Department to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs change as needed. • Oversees worker’s compensation and workplace safety programs. • Manages, evaluates effectiveness, and seeks opportunities to improve new employee orientations. • Represents City in employee-related unemployment hearings and EEO investigations. • Formulates contracts with outside vendors to provide employee services, such as training, benefits, employee assistance, and/or outplacement. • Directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal communication to inform employees of paid time off and special employer-sponsored activities. • Manages the maintenance of HRIS system to meet information needs. • Represents management in negotiating collective bargaining agreements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs related work as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Personnel Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. • Minimum of 5-8 years of progressively responsible work experience related to the managerial, supervisory, and administrative experience in management of human resources, recruitment and selection activities, benefit program administration, compensation administration, and computer-based records management. • Preference will be given to those with municipal experience and candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certifications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Well-honed people management skills, poised and capable of gaining the trust of the leadership and the employees while influencing positive organizational outcomes. • Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of implementing new initiatives with measurable outcomes. • Excellent judgment and listening skills, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with diplomacy, discretion and integrity. • Ability to work independently, work with an HR team, think creatively, manage own time, and take initiative to drive projects. • Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas orally and in writing. • Ability to plan for tasks and projects timely and thoroughly. • Knowledge of fair labor and equal employment laws. • Knowledge and experience with HRIS systems, Kronos preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred but not required. • Valid Driver’s License required. EQUIPMENT Desktop computer or laptop, telephone, fax, copy machine, scanner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.   Required Pre-employment drug screen   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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