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**General Statement of Duties**

The Human Resources Director is responsible for planning, directing, and

managing all aspects of human resource services for the City of Rexburg.

This position oversees organizational development, employee relations,

Compensation And Benefits Administration, Compliance With Employment

laws, policy development, and risk management. The Director serves as a

strategic advisor to the Mayor, City leadership, and department heads,

ensuring HR practices are legally compliant, aligned with the City\'s

mission, and supportive of a high-performing, engaged workforce.

**Supervision Received**

Reports directly to the Mayor with significant independent judgment and

discretion.

**Supervision Exercised**

Supervises Human Resources staff and other administrative personnel as

assigned.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Develop and implement City-wide human resource policies, procedures,

and programs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention efforts

for all City departments, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring

process.

Provide strategic leadership and counsel to City management

regarding employee relations, performance management, organizational

development, and staffing needs.

Administer compensation and classification systems, including salary

reviews, market analyses, and internal equity assessments.

Work closely with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in matters related

to payroll processing, payroll budgeting, compensation

recommendations including the market analysis performed every 5

Years, Retirement Benefits, Health, Dental And Other Insurance Plans

and renewals.

Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance,

retirement (PERSI, 401k), flexible spending accounts, wellness

initiatives, and leave administration.

Ensure compliance with employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA,

HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and EEO regulations; oversee related reporting

and audits.

Investigate and resolve employee complaints, grievances, and

disciplinary matters in coordination with department leadership and

legal counsel as needed.

Oversee the City\'s risk management program, including workers

compensation, safety training, and insurance claims.

Lead employee development programs, including mandatory training,

leadership development, and continuing education.

Maintain and update the employee handbook, job descriptions, and

City personnel policies.

Serve as a liaison to legal counsel, benefit providers, auditors,

and external agencies on HR and risk-related matters.

Manage HR records and systems (including HRIS, timekeeping, and

applicant tracking systems), ensuring data integrity and

confidentiality.

Prepare and monitor the HR department budget; make recommendations

on staffing, compensation, and benefit expenditures.

Represent the City in professional HR associations and maintain

up-to-date knowledge of trends, best practices, and legal

developments in public-sector human resources.

Special projects and other related duties as needed or as assigned.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

*Knowledge of:*

Modern principles and practices of human resources administration
Federal and state labor and employment laws applicable to municipal

governments

Public sector compensation and classification systems
Employee benefit design and administration
Risk management and workplace safety protocols
Conflict resolution, employee relations, and performance management
Recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies for government roles
Human resource inform tion systems (HRIS), payroll systems, and

office software (Excel, Word, Outlook)

*Ability to:*

Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling

confidential and sensitive matters

Lead and manage a team in a fast-paced environment
Analyze data and present findings and recommendations clearly to all

levels of staff and leadership

Develop and implement programs and procedures that support strategic

organizational goals

Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected

officials, department heads, employees, and the public

Foster a culture of respect, accountability, and inclusion

**Minimum Qualifications**

Bachelors degree in human resources, Public or Business Administration,

or a closely related field

Five (5) years professional level human resources experience, and (3)

years experience in human resources management or higher-level

management or

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