Human Resources Director
Unclassified/Appointed Position
Salary: TBD (Dependent upon experience)
Anticipated Opening: December 1, 2020

Duties: Reports to the County Administrator. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains confidentiality in handling employee records and business
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, Freeholders, and the public
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities and staff of the Human Resources Department
• Works directly with New Jersey Civil Service (extensive knowledge of regulations and requirements)
• Recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation of County employees
• Oversees employee health benefits
• Labor relations/negotiations
• Leads and participates in collective bargaining
• Organizes and participates in grievance processes and ensures a hearing officer is available
• Applies professional knowledge and personal judgment to technical and managerial problems and issues
• Provides oversight for records of personnel transactions including hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, progressive discipline, and terminations
• Explains County programs, policies, and activities
• Serves as Affirmative Action Officer and ADA Coordinator
• Provides counsel and recommendations to supervisors regarding progressive discipline and bargaining unit agreement interpretation
• Negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues
• Oversees and directs the development and administration of the department budget
• Provides additional supervision or oversight as requested by the County Administrator
• Related duties as assigned

Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of human resources experience
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment (preferably in public sector)
• Extensive experience with New Jersey Civil Service Commission rules and regulations
• Strong communication skills
• Strong labor negotiations skills
• Computer literacy

Hours: Typical work shift is Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. However, this position requires work beyond the typical shift.


Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing that includes drug screenings and criminal background checks.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to:

Brittany Wiita, Confidential Assistant
Department of Personnel
Brittanywi@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to 856-453-0361

Application Deadline: September 14, 2020