Human Resources Director jobs in Pueblo, CO

Description

Summary: Develops policy and directs and coordinates human resource activities, such as employment compensation, labor relations and benefits by performing the following duties personally or through delegation. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage employee benefits including administering all employee benefit plans including health and welfare plans, managing third party vendors, developing/implementing benefit policies and procedures.

• Provides representation for unemployment claims.

• Provides employee relations support to staff on an as needed basis with regard to issues of legal compliance i.e., hiring, terminations, discipline, etc.

• Communicate with employees regarding addition of or modification of policies, procedures, benefits, etc. 

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and plan documents as written or executed and communicated to employees, as necessary.

• Ensure compliance with Equal Opportunity in all employment related areas (i.e., hiring, termination, promotion, training, etc.)

• Oversee management of compensation plans including providing advice and counsel with regards to starting salaries for new positions, maintaining wage structure to ensure competitiveness in the market.

• Informs personnel about changes in regulatory requirements that affect their job duties.

• Knowledge and understanding of Federal and State rules and regulations.

• Compose written correspondence within prescribed guidelines including, but not limited to, policies, job descriptions, procedures, letters, notices, and contracts.

• Receive, interview and complete investigations into employee or client complaints regarding facility activities. 

• Participate on facility committees as assigned to represent Human Resources. 

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.

• Perform other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the Human Resource Director. 

• Works with the Payroll department to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll.

Requirements

Minimum Required Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or closely related field and four years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of human resource management/support. 

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Advanced knowledge in human resource management procedures (employment law, benefits, management, employee relations, etc.). 

• Experience in writing from verbal direction, information items for multiple audiences with clear statement and general understanding.

• Advanced skill in working in classified/confidential work setting; ensuring only approved information is shared or released when approved.

• Demonstrated experience in use of office equipment (personal computer, fax, copier, various software applications).

• Experience in records management skills and ability to maintain and update as prescribed by relevant rules, regulations, and procedures. 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including ability to adapt style to fit various audiences.

• Knowledge of inclusiveness, social determinants of health, health equity and health disparities.

• Ability to provide relevant feedback in an acceptable manner to ensure optimal performance of assigned duties. 

Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to submit to a tuberculosis screening process.

Licenses or Certificates: None.

Unusual Demands: Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.