This requisition expires on December 13, 2023, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.


Responsible for overseeing and directing multiple functions of the Human Resources Department. Establish and execute strategic operating plans in accordance with the City of Denton's mission, vision, policies, and objectives.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

• Collaborate with the Human Resources Director to sustain, promote, and grow departmental programs and services.
• Participate in strategic planning and preside over meetings, as needed.
• Draft and maintain policies and procedures; ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
• Develop, revise, and make recommendations for Human Resources policy improvement, as needed; coordinate review and approval of policies through the leadership team, employee policy review committee, City Manager, and/or City Council.
• Craft, implement, and ensure adherence to organizational and departmental policies and standard operating procedures.
• Organize committee meetings, including but not limited to, determining the time and place, drafting, and delivering correspondence, and conducting appropriate follow-up meetings.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs); cascade performance measures for supervised areas to assess performance from the department to the individual level.
• Facilitate and lead interdepartmental teams to accomplish program, and/or special project(s) to meet established objectives/goals.
• Research, gather data, analyze, and prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations, and other materials to effectively communicate information to employees, City management, commissions, and the City Council.
• Communicate with management on behalf of the Human Resources Director.
• Establish and execute a communication plan. Establish expectations and hold self/leaders accountable for division meetings and training sessions; coordinate routing reporting and routinely communicate results and feedback with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as Human Resources Director, in their absence.

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Oversee the implementation of Human Resources programs related to legal compliance, employee relations, benefits, compensation/classification, and administration; identify opportunities for improvement, create and implement solutions, and evaluate program changes to ensure continuous improvements that resolve problems.
• Investigate complaints including, but not limited to harassment, discrimination, ethics violations, and retaliation; analyze findings and recommend action, when necessary.
• Serve as a liaison to City legal staff to discuss and review human resources related issues requiring legal review and/or opinion.
• Consult with supervisors and employees on various personnel-related issues and workplace concerns; assist them with making the most appropriate decision in compliance with Federal, State, and Local, state, as well as City of Denton policies.
• In conjunction with and/or in the absence of the Human Resources Director; review termination recommendations; may meet with supervisors and/or employees to discuss issues.
• Establish and execute a talent management strategy, including but not limited to, establishing, and maintaining effective recruiting, hiring/onboarding, training and development, career planning, succession management, discipline, and off boarding.
• Research and stay abreast of developments, amendments, and changes in laws affecting human resources and employer/employee relations, educate staff and make recommendations for changes to policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Develop and provide formal training to managers, supervisors, and employees on human resource related laws and policies.
• Review City of Denton employee job classifications to determine compliance with exemption rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as needed.
• Review information obtained through criminal history background checks and make recommendations for hiring based on the duties and responsibilities of the position, and in the best interest of the City of Denton.

RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY, AND COMPLIANCE

• Oversee the implementation of programs related to Risk Management, Safety, and Human Resources compliance; identify opportunities for improvement, create and implement solutions, and evaluate program changes to ensure continuous improvements that resolve problems.
• Consult with supervisors and employees on various issues and concerns; assist them with making the most appropriate decision in compliance with Federal, State, and Local, as well as City of Denton policies.
• Research and stay abreast of developments, amendments, and changes in laws affecting human resources compliance, risk management, and safety; educate staff and make recommendations for changes to policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Review independent contractor job classifications to determine compliance with exemption rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as needed.
• Responsible for the management and direction of the City of Denton’s self-insured risk and safety programs oversight and direction of the third-party claims administration for workers’ compensation, in-house liability claims.
• Manage insurance policies by establishing and coordinating coverages with insurance brokers and carriers; ensure appropriate insurance coverages and plan design, including risk identification, coverage analysis, negotiation, procurement, and loss prevention.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select,train,supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field; and,
• Five (5) years’ experience in human resources; and,
• Three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity,

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Government laws and regulations regarding human resources, compliance, safety and risk management.
• Knowledge of City of Denton policies, procedures, mission, and goals.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skill at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office 365 and other software systems necessary to complete work.
• Skill in data analysis, development of strategic plans, problem solving and action plan execution.
• Skill for ensuring continuous improvement in processes, relationships, and cost savings.
• Skill in developing and implementing organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and select the most appropriate one.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and present data and other information in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, maintain attention to details and quality, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to motivate,mentor, train,and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
• Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens and co-workers while maintaining poise.
• Ability to work independently to direct multiple work streams while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communication effectively, both oral and written forms, in a variety of circumstances using appropriate tone and appearance for the situation, and to listen intently to other points of view.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s core values.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification.

SAFETY

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying no more than 10 pounds.
• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travel to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

TOP TIER BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans?
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

EEO STATEMENT
City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.