Job description

TOWN OF NARRAGANSETT

OFFICE OF TOWN MANAGER

Title: Human Resources Manager

Nature of Work:

The employee in this management position performs a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional work in directing and supervising the municipal personnel program, including employee classification, compensation, recruitment, recommendation for selection, labor relations, risk management, and training under the general supervision of the Town Manager.

Essential Functions:

1. Manages and supervises human resource activities to achieve goals and maintain compliance with essential human resource programs, rules, regulations, and laws.

2. Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range human resource program goals; gathers, assembles, interprets, and prepares data for studies and reports for all departments relative to personnel matters.

3. Provides professional advice to the Town Manager (as well as elected and appointed boards as necessary) on human resource management issues.

4. Communicates official human resource management policies and procedures to staff.

5. Addresses grievances at the first level; advises Town Manager on same.

6. Recruits, interviews, and assists in the selection of employees to fill vacant positions; researches and implements programs to attract diverse and talented workforce.

7. Plans and conducts new employee orientation, including the research, assembly, distribution, and explanation of an employee handbook covering policies and procedures of the Town.

8. Maintains confidential personnel records that will include hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, retirements, performance reviews, and salary adjustments.

9. Conducts wage surveys within the labor market to determine competitive wage and compensation schedules; analyzes data to determine said competitive schedules.

10. Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation; conducts exit interviews to determine separation reasons.

11. Studies and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.

12. Represents Town at personnel related hearings and investigations.

13. Plans for and organizes (independently and with outside vendors) employee training, assistance, and placement.

14. Maintains records of employee characteristics for use in government reporting purposes.

15. Coordinates and administers vacancy postings and advertisements per collective bargaining agreements; participates in or administers examinations as required to develop and maintain employee eligibility lists.

16. 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.

17. Collects and analyzes data on existing benefits plans and programs; researches prevailing practices among similar organizations to establish competitive benefits programs; plans modifications and recommends changes to the Town Manager relative to such benefits.

18. Responsible for worker’s compensation and injured on duty reporting and investigation; implements safety programs to contain lost time costs; manages modified duty and return to work programs.

19. Develops and administers the Town’s wellness initiatives through wellness programs

20. Acts as the Chairperson for Safety and Wellness Committee

21. Coordinates Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Program for applicable Town employees.

22. Prepares and administers an employee performance evaluation system

23. Performs general human resources administrative duties for the Office of the Town Manager

24. Performs other such duties as may be assigned and as are consistent with this position.

Critical Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

1. Considerable knowledge of current policies and practices of public personnel administration.

2. Thorough knowledge of employee classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, selection, and training.

3. Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to personnel practices and labor issues, including but not limited to ADAAA, FMLA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, etc.

4. Working knowledge of risk management, safety practices and wellness initiatives.

5. Skill in planning and administration of personnel programs and systems.

6. Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion, ability to efficiently and effectively administer and manage a human resource system.

7. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, union officials, consultants, government officials, and the general public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and others; ability to generate a congenial atmosphere through the establishment of fair and equitable policies and procedures.

8. Knowledge of computer-based systems, including office management, spreadsheets, and data base applications.

Minimum Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, public administration, business management, or a closely related field

2. Three (3) years of responsible experience in a human resources capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience. Certificate in Human Resources Management preferred.

3. Valid driver’s license, with no restrictions that would limit or adversely affect insurability.

Physical Environment\Working Conditions\Physical Demands

1. The work environment is typically within an office setting, although the employee may meet with other employees and agencies in an outside (jobsite) environment.

2. The working conditions (light, noise level, temperature, etc,) are typical of (primarily) an office setting.

3. The employee may occasionally lift and\or move objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific physical abilities include close vision and the ability to use computer monitors for long period of time, as well as the ability to communicate verbally in person and on the telephone.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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