Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

The Human Resources Director (HRD) for Southeast Colorado Hospital District in Springfield, CO will follow the direction of the Administrator / CEO. The HRD is accountable for the functional implementation and maintenance of the Human Resources Policies & Procedures program. Develops and administers a comprehensive range of human resources programs, including employee orientation, wage & salary administration, and benefits. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, including EEOC. Counsels staff employees and management in the Human Resources area. This position is also responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the H / R Department, maintains and administers the performance evaluations, employee recruitment and retention, benefits management, management of Worker's Compensation and Unemployment claims. This position directly supervises the Payroll Clerk.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and consistent application of all aspects of the plan and ensure continuation of the Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicate with employees regarding addition of or modification of policies, procedures, benefits, etc.
• Review and approve all job descriptions prepared for newly created or proposed positions prior to the positions being filled.
• Ensure that all positions are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt in accordance with FSLA regulations.
• Oversee management of compensation plans including providing advice and counsel with regards to starting salaries for new positions, maintaining an equitable wage structure.
• Responsible for all aspects of recruitment, screening and placement of staff and maintenance of all personnel records, changes, and requirements.
• Develops and administers employee orientation and benefits programs.
• Counsels staff employees and management in the Human Resources area.
• This position is also responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the H / R Department, maintains and administers the performance evaluations, employee recruitment and retention and benefits management.
• Provides consultative direction on best HR practices in specific situations, and coordinates and facilitates timely responses to customer's needs.
• Provide employee relations support to employees / managers on an as needed basis with regard to issues of legal compliance (i.e., hiring, terminations, discipline, investigations, etc.).
• Manages and provides representation for unemployment claims and workers compensation program.
• Manages FMLA, Leaves of Absence and Extended Illness Bank Program requests. Manages COBRA timely.
• Participates in the Safety Committee, QAPI and compliance program.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, orientating; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develops and conducts staff meetings as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities