Director of Human Resources

Company: Western Lake Superior Sanitary District
Location: Duluth
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), a nationally recognized leader in environmental protection and pollution prevention, seeks a Director of Human Resources to oversee the management and development of a variety of human resource functions, including, but not limited to, labor relations, recruitment, benefits, training and development. Minimum Qualifications Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organization Development or Business Administration Six (6) years of progressive responsibility in human resources, labor relations, benefits, training and development. Master's Degree preferred in area of study SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP preferred Required knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Extensive knowledge of personnel administration and employment laws and policies as related to recruitment and selection practices, classification and compensation procedures, labor relations, affirmative action, and benefits.
• Extensive knowledge of labor relations, including mediation, arbitration and fact-finding practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel.
• Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of human resource programs, policies and organizational needs.
• Ability to administer labor agreements, develop contract language, and personnel policies; ability to manage people; ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, subordinates, the Board, the general public, and other governmental agencies; ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written communications. Job Functions
  • Plans, directs, and evaluates the operation of the human resource functions of the District including staffing (hiring, job descriptions, forward/ready replacement planning), labor relations (contract negotiation, contract interpretation, grievances, mediations/arbitrations, union/management committee, job review committee), organizational development, benefits administration, workers compensation and legal compliance (affirmative action, pay equity, etc.).
  • Provides support and guidance to all District supervisors and employees in areas of human resource management, labor relations and benefits administration.
  • Formulates, implements and reviews short and long-term District policies, objectives, goals and plans regarding staffing, staff development and retention, training, compensation, benefits, and other human resource programs which satisfy legal, contractual, organizational and budgetary goals and constraints.
  • Acts in a confidential role for the District Board, Executive Director, and other supervisory/managerial employees.
  • Provides guidance and leadership in all areas of labor relations by providing the overall management of labor negotiation, grievances, contract interpretation and coordinate and/or present management information in mediation and arbitration.
  • Develops and coordinates grievance responses to provide a consistent management policy on contractual matters.
  • Provides a comprehensive program of recruitment, testing, and hiring both permanent and temporary employees. Supervise the personnel records and testing records in accordance with established standards.
  • Develops and maintains a comprehensive program of skill training, personnel training and other related training for departments. Develop and manage the annual budget for training based on the requests from work teams, etc.
  • Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff 2626 Courtland Street
    Duluth, MN 55806
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