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  • Human Resources Director

    Kingman, Arizona United States MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ Full Time $95,804.80 - $153,732.80 Annually Oct 29, 2024
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    MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ

    With over 13,400 square miles, Mohave County is the fifth largest county in the U.S., and sixth largest county by population in Arizona . Situated in northwestern Arizona, it borders Utah, Nevada and California and contains elevations from 500 to over 8,400 feet above sea level. Mohave County is a rapidly growing county and has over 209,550 full time residents. Populations can exceed 350,000 during the winter "snowbird" season. Most residents live in one of the four incorporated cities: Kingman (the County seat); Bullhead City; Lake Havasu City; or Colorado City. Mohave County has over 1,000 miles of fresh water shoreline along the Colorado River and its lakes include Mohave, Havasu and Mead. Boating, jet skiing, water skiing, fishing and white water rafting opportunities abound. Wilderness areas lie a short drive in any direction within the County. Campers, hikers, mountain bikers, rock hounds and horseback riders find easy access to scenic trails, hidden creeks, hot springs, and beautiful southwestern vistas. The western portion of the Grand Canyon offers hikers some of the most spectacular views in the United States. Laughlin, Nevada, lies across the Colorado River from Bullhead City providing easy access to gaming activities, entertainment and nightlife. Las Vegas is only 90 minutes from Kingman with a bypass to tour the historic Hoover Dam.    

    Job Description

    Job Summary

    Mohave County is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Director
    For additional information, please click on the following link:

    Human Resources Director

    *Please include a resume and cover letter with application*

    This position will be open until filled.

    Performs professional and administrative work in planning, organizing and directing Mohave County's human resources system including policy and procedure administration, recruitment and selection, employee relations, classification and compensation administration, employee development and training, human resources information systems, employee benefits administration, and wellness programs.

    REPORTS TO

    Work is performed under the general administrative direction of the County Administrator. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Work is reviewed through conferences and results achieved.

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED
    Supervision is exercised directly, and through subordinate managers over a staff of professional and clerical/technician/paraprofessionals.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Implements, supervises and manages assigned programs which includes recruitment and selection, job analysis and classification, compensation and benefits administration, employee training and development, employee assistance, wellness and employee records maintenance.
    • Supervises, assigns, trains and evaluates personnel; recommends and directs corrective and disciplinary actions as needed.
    • Develops, implements, administers and modifies human resources office procedures and systems to meet management needs and state and federal requirements and to enhance operations and services. Provides technical assistance to all departments in implementing new or modified programs and/or systems.
    • Provides consultative expertise to departmental managers and supervisory personnel regarding major human resources activities, disciplinary problems and interpretation and enforcement of rules and procedures.
    • Manages the preparation of a tentative budget for the department by predicting the funds needed for staffing, equipment, and materials and monitoring and administering the expenditures for allotted funds to strive for the most effective use of funds.
    • Identifies and resolves administrative and operational problems and implements methods and procedures to improve performance.
    • Administers job analysis, recruitment and selection for regular and temporary County staff and overseeing procedures for the evaluation of employee performance.
    • Administers classification, compensation, benefits, and grievance and dispute resolution administration activities.
    • Administers countywide employee development and training activities.
    • Prepares and directs the preparation of required program and department activity reports, statistical summaries, recommendation and other reports, prepares correspondence and other written and oral communications.
    • Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals and objectives concerning human resources departmental programs and activities.
    • Make oral and written presentations to the Board of Supervisors, various committees and boards, and the general public on department programs, projects and activities.
    • Assures the establishment and maintenance of appropriate and accurate records systems.
    • Monitors developments and legislation and maintains awareness of current issues related to human resources matters, evaluating their impact upon County operations and recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
    • EEO and ADA Officer.
    • Attends various meetings and conferences.
    • Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

    SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
    • Performs related work as required.
    • Performs special assignments as requested.
    • Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.


    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in personnel or human resource management, public or business administration, or related field.
    • Three (3) years of significant professional experience in centralized human resources systems providing recruitment/selection, classification, job analysis, compensation, benefits administration, employee development and training services, preferably in a public agency setting.
    • Two (2) years human resources experience at a managerial level.
    • OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

    SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
    • Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
    • Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

    PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
    • Certification in International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR).
    • Certification in Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).


    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Knowledge of:
    • Existing policies and procedures and state statutes pertaining to human resources functions and human resources management and policies and procedures.
    • Laws and regulations related to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
    • Federal guidelines on employment.
    • Employee relations practices, techniques and activities.
    • Budgetary and financial procedures.
    • Research, analysis, evaluation and reporting techniques.
    • Principles of administration, supervision, training and evaluation.
    • County government organizational structure including departmental functions, occupations and job content.
    • Business English and composition, statistical concepts and methods used in human resources process.
    • Human behavior, individual differences, motivation and attitudes and their measurement and evaluation.
    • Application of analytical tools for organizational performance improvement, assessment, benchmarking and evaluation as demonstrated in Total Quality Management, Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma Theory.
    • The principles, practices and techniques of public human resources administration including recruitment and selection, classification, job analysis, compensation and benefits administration, employee development and training.
    • Relevant federal, state and county laws, rules and regulations as they relate to public human resources administration.
    • Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

    Skill in:
    • Effectively utilizing computer systems and applications in the performance of work assignments, such as electronic spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and graphics.
    • Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

    Ability to:
    • Develop, manage and administer coordinated and comprehensive human resources programs and activities.
    • Analyze, develop and implement effective, efficient and economical human resources programs and procedures.
    • Plan, organize, utilize and manage personnel and program activities within prescribed budgetary requirement and established policies.
    • Interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws related to the administration of a public human resources system.
    • Effectively plan for and identify and resolve administrative, operational, procedural and personnel problems.
    • Perform special studies involving extensive research and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports and presentations.
    • Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with persons of diverse ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds, and at all levels of employment and management.
    • Maintain objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and to exercise good judgment and understanding in all human resources management situations.
    • Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
    • Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.


    https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf

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