Director Human Resources and Risk Management

This position plans, directs and manages the development and implementation of Human Resource and Risk Management policies and programs for Gila County. This also entails ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, providing advice to employees and investigating incidents and complaints. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities. Makes final decisions on hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; employee training; granting time off; employee promotions; employee salary increases; disciplinary actions; employee coaching; discharging employees; managing assistants and managing supervisors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TIME SPENT Plans and directs Human Resource programs, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, recruiting and staffing, performance management, organization planning and development, regulatory compliance and Human Resource Information Systems. 30% Plans and directs Risk Management programs, including employee safety, security, accident/injury investigations, training, OSHA compliance and reporting, property and liability insurance, claims management and investigation and regulatory compliance. 20% Serves as member of the Gila County administrative team and management team in setting overall strategic goals, policies, direction and budgets for Gila County. 10% Develops and implements Human Resource and Risk Management policies and procedures for County. 10% Interprets and ensures compliance with Federal and State employment and safety laws and regulations; monitors changes in legislation and regulations. 10% Advises and counsels department heads, elected officials and employees regarding employee relations issues, policies and laws. 10% Investigates and evaluates risk management incidents or complaints and employee relations incidents including complaints of discrimination, harassment, or policy violation before determining appropriate action. 10% Performs other duties as assigned. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This position reviews, edits and provides recommendations for County-wide level budget; reviews, approves for submission and presents the department level budget. PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES Initiates, communicates, reviews, approves project resources and communicates results of organizational planning projects; organizational development projects; human resources and employee training & development projects. ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position trains colleagues, explains County procedures or processes, responds to public inquiries, participates in meetings, gives presentations, negotiates or persuades and speaks with the media. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters, reports, policies, guidelines and training materials. INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC Interacts extensively with employees, the public, Board of Supervisors, regulatory bodies, and other Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS Always (More than 85% in a year) Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. <td style="widt