Description ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES • Responsible professional and diverse administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the county's Human Resources programs. Supervision is provided to professional, technical and clerical support personnel. • Administers the county's Human Resources programs, directing the planning, scheduling and coordination of divisional activities through staff managers. Develops policies, procedures and priorities to meet established goals. Coordinates and administers the development and maintenance of Human Resources systems, forms, procedures and the method of record keeping. • Plans, coordinates, and directs county Human Resources functions including maintenance of classification and pay plans; recruitment, examination, selection and orientation of applicants from diverse groups; development and maintenance of employee performance evaluations; employee status changes and pay rates; wage and benefit surveys; and Human Resources training programs; monitors work program/project goals and timetables. • Coordinates and administers the county's Benefits & Compensation Step Plan in accordance with sound management objectives and applicable county, state and federal rules, regulations and laws. Provides assistance and advice to all inquiries regarding county Human Resources policies and related activities. Counsels and provides guidance to all managerial personnel in the area of proper supervision and discipline. • Coordinates and administers employee and labor relations programs including problem solving of employee concerns, employee grievances arbitration, negotiations and labor contract administration. Coordinates, develops, and recommends appropriate Human Resources policies, rules, regulations, and revisions for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. • Coordinates and administers the County’s Training and Development program. • Prepares and recommends Human Resources Division budget. Maintains records and controls expenditures in accordance with established standards. Maintains a working knowledge of current applicable county, state and federal legislation. Consults with outside agencies as necessary. • Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources management including selection practices, collective bargaining, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, public and employee relations, unemployment compensation, benefits, training & development and trends and issues in the field. Ability to concentrate on detail and sequential work tasks. Ability to make public presentations. Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to research, investigate, detect, inspect, verify, recognize, and recommend solutions. Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of technical staff engaged in Human Resources administration. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • 10 years progressively responsible experience overseeing all functional areas of Human Resources including recruitment, retention, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and training and development for organizations of a 1,000 employees or more. • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Human Resources or related field required. • 3 years experience developing and overseeing a recruitment and retention function including experience with on line recruitment systems. • 1 year compensation experience writing job descriptions and grading jobs using an state of the art grading system • 1 year administering benefit programs. • 5 years experience with current employee relations issue and strong knowledge of labor laws, previous experience with labor unions helpful. • 2 years experience overseeing a training and development function. • Must be able to write reports and present data • Previous experience with HRIS systems preferred. • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment within this classification. SPECIAL PREFERENCE Master’s degree in Human Resources management, human relations, industrial relations, public or business administration is preferred.

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Apply To   Human Resources Division Attn: Staffing Polk County Board of County Comissioners 330 West Church Street Bartow, Florida 33830 reneewhitfield@polk-county.net www.polk-county.net Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action

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