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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