Director of Human Resources , City of Cayce
Under the general direction of the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, the HR Director is responsible for overseeing the city’s human resources department, ensuring that the HR functions align with the City of Cayce’s goals. This role involves managing the HR team, setting policies, and developing talent acquisition programs, growing employee engagement programs to attract, retain, and grow top talent. The HR Director plays a key role in fostering a positive company culture and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Oversees recruitment, selection and onboarding processes, consults with department heads on staffing needs, and assists with developing recruitment strategies. Works with HR staff to design and administer screening processes. Participates in selection decisions and oversees the new hire orientation processes. •Manages personnel administration and provides advice on City policies, labor contracts, agreements and procedures. Partners with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with city objectives. Advises leadership on HR-related matters and serves as an advisor.
Manages and mitigates HR-related risks by staying up to date on changing local, state, and federal employment laws. Oversee employment related legal issues/court cases. Advises and coaches employees on career development. Consults with department Directors on disciplinary procedures and actions. Ensures that conflict resolution processes are effective and fair. Manages all insurance programs, to include health, auto, general liability, professional liability, workers’ compensation, cyber insurance, and commercial auto insurance.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, human resource management, or a related field, and TEN (10) + years in an executive level human resources/personnel management field or an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. In addition, the ideal candidate should have HR experience in class/comp, recruitment and selection, benefits and compensation, safety and training and general administration.
A master’s degree in public administration, Human Resources or related field may substitute for two (2) + years of experience. •An advanced level of interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership to subordinate personnel as well as to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials and vendors supplying goods or services to the city.
Knowledge of: • Recruitment theories and principles. • Job analysis techniques. • Health benefits programs. • Health insurance management. • Training theories and principles. • Policy development. • Local, state, and federal laws governing human resources. • Personal computers and related software applications. Skills and Abilities to: • Interview and screen applicants. • Interpret policies and procedures. • Develop skills assessments. • Perform job analysis. • Write job descriptions and train staff to maintain and update. • Conduct salary survey processes. • Make presentations
Please visit the City of Cayce's website at https://Caycesc.gov for more details and to apply online.