Human Resources Director

APPLY VIA S RENEE & ASSOCIATES:  https://www.srnsearch.com/jobshtml Role and Responsibilities Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Human Resources Director serves as the chief personnel officer for the City of Madeira Beach and is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing all human resources functions. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight in areas including recruitment and retention, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, training and development, risk management coordination, policy development, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.   The Human Resources Director acts as a trusted advisor to the City Manager, elected officials, and department directors while fostering a positive, productive, and legally compliant workplace environment. The position may require occasional evening or weekend attendance at meetings and events.   Essential Job Functions: Plan, organize, and direct all human resources operations for the City.  Serve as principal advisor to the City Manager on personnel matters, organizational development, and workforce planning.  Develop, recommend, and administer human resources policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.  Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention initiatives to attract and maintain a qualified workforce.  Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, retirement, wellness initiatives, and leave management.  Oversee classification and compensation plans, salary studies, and pay administration.  Provide guidance and support to department directors and supervisors on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, performance management, and conflict resolution.  Conduct workplace investigations and ensure fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.  Coordinate employee training, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives.  Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC regulations, Florida statutes, and other applicable employment laws.  Oversee workers’ compensation coordination, unemployment claims, and risk management collaboration.  Maintain official personnel records in accordance with public records laws and retention requirements.  Prepare and manage the Human Resources Department budget.  Lead organizational culture initiatives that promote engagement, accountability, and service excellence.  Attend Commission meetings and other public meetings as required.  These essential functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.