POSITION:  Director of Human Capital

DEPARTMENT:  Human Capital

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

JOB CATEGORY: COMOT (Computer, Office Machine Operation, Technician)

SALARY: $104,000 per year

 DATE WRITTEN:  January 2025                                                 STATUS:  Full-time

DATE REVISED:                                                                 FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Director Human Capital for St. Joseph County Human Capital Department, responsible for overseeing human capital and financial operations for the County.

Benefits

 Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

 Supervise and direct assigned staff, including analyzing workload and Human Capital needs, review position documentation, interviewing and making hiring decisions, planning and delegating work assignments, determining significant changes in responsibilities, reviewing salaries of assigned staff, recommending personnel actions, keeping the supervisor and assigned staff informed of organization developments, maintaining discipline and recommending corrective action, and communicating and administering personnel programs.

Oversee and manage the financial operations and day-to-day activities related to County finances and department budgets.

Ensures County compliance with various federal and state employment laws, including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Develops, implements, and coordinates personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with various state and federal employment laws, rules, and regulations.

Conduct consultations with employees to resolve issues, conflicts, and disputes in the workplace.

Develops employee relations through effective communications of policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Assists in developing a competitive compensation and employee benefits package, including negotiating contracts.

Prepares various financial statements and reports as required. Attend meetings, training, and conferences as required.

Testify in legal proceedings or court as necessary.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 Practical knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures and ability to oversee County and Department financial operations, administer the County financial system, and maintain accurate financial records.

Practical knowledge of County finances and budget administration and ability to prepare and oversee County and Department budgets and implement County and Department financial policies.

Practical knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding equal employment practices and procedures with ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.

Practical knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding equal employment practices and procedures with ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, County employees, attorneys, insurance agencies, County Commissioners, consultants, vendors, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, Department information and records according to state requirements.

Comply with employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to compile, collate, or classify data, analyze, evaluate, observe, coordinate, make determinations, develop concepts, and act based on data analysis.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, work on several tasks at the same time, work rapidly for long periods, and often under time pressure.

Ability to plan and layout assigned work projects and make public speaking presentations.

Education/Experience

Baccalaureate degree in human resources or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and previous work experience.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform duties in a standard office environment, working at a desk and working on a computer