Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for all aspects of human resources management including consistent implementation of policies throughout BHS.  Serves as an advisor and resource for all BHS staff.

• Performs or delegates the responsibilities in this job description as appropriate.

• Reviews actions including hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations proposed by supervisory staff.  Consults with supervisors regarding such actions.

• Develops forms as well as the forms appendix, employee handbook and unit handbooks to accompany the human resources policies & procedures manual.  Provides input into the development and maintenance of policies.

• Advise supervisors of need for updated information.

• Monitors EEO compliance and prepares all reports.  Assures compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). 

• Responds to requests for information from the Department of Fair Employment , other regulatory agencies and other agencies or individuals.  Monitors verbal and written release of  information by staff.

• Maintains records, investigates, and recommends position and actions to management regarding complaints of discrimination.  Represents BHS at hearings with governmental agencies regarding employee actions.

• Collects data for unemployment claims, answers claim inquiries, and assists staff in preparing for hearings.

• Assists all levels of staff in problem resolution.  Identifies human resources problems and seeks solutions.  Participates in the employee problem solving procedure.

• Administers employee benefit plans and workers’ compensation.  Coordinates the BHS safety program, including the injury & illness prevention plan and exposure control plan.

• Coordinates and conducts new employee orientation and other trainings as appropriate.

• Assists hiring supervisors with recruiting of exempt and non-exempt personnel. Prepares job announcements, places advertisements and suggests other recruiting methods.  Assures that all open positions are posted internally as specified by policy.  Reviews hiring decisions prior to a formal offer of employment.

• Arranges for sign-up, pre-employment health screening and drug screen urinalysis for prospective employees. 

• Administers leave of absence program.

• Develops and administers a variety of  no cost and low cost benefit programs, e.g., discounts.

• Provides leadership and serves as a positive role model to staff.

• Supervises, trains and orients human resources staff and volunteers.

• Attends trainings to fulfill requirements, update job skills and promote development, and arranges for staff  to do the same.

• In connection with staff supervised directly:  Recommends human resources actions such as hire, discharge, warning and disciplinary actions.  Takes part in and documents any actions taken.  Prepares performance evaluations.

• Ensures proper and economical use of staff, equipment, supplies, and facility.  Ensures that assigned facility area of responsibility is maintained in a good and safe state of repair.

• Represents BHS well in all contacts.  Maintains cultural sensitivity at all times.

• Maintains familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.  Performs job duties accordingly.

• Attends meetings and participates in committees as assigned.

The Director of Human Resources is expected to:

• Develop & coordinate all operational aspects of the Human Resources Department.
• Serve as Custodian of Records for employee files.
• Serve as coordinator of corporate safety program.
• Maintain files & human resources database in accordance with policy, licensing, certification, accreditation and legal considerations.
• Monitor procedures and practices for compliance with policy, licensing, certification, accreditation and legal considerations.
• Train managers and supervisors in human resources issues.
• Generate and track documentation relating to job descriptions, evaluations, and other human resources documentation.
• Act as liaison between the human resources department, employees, management and the public.
• Maintain familiarity with current and developing legal considerations impacting human resources, and recommend revisions to or development of policies and procedures as needed.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Following are the qualifications required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

BA/BS in Business, HR, Law or related field . PHR, SPHR, Certification or Masters, preferred. Five  or more years of experience working in HR as a generalist and in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Demonstrated experience with HR’s policies, procedures and programs. Strong team orientation. Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to deal with all levels of senior leadership on potentially sensitive topics. Demonstrated experience performing process improvements, planning and attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills.       Ability to problem-solve. Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically excel.

Valid California driver’s license and personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.

Able to stand, stoop, bend, squat and reach for purposes of performing job duties such as handling materials stocked on shelves, retrieving files, transporting materials to and conducting training sessions.  Routinely lift and move items weighing up to twenty-five pounds, is expected to ask for assistance and use a dolly or cart for any heavy items.  Vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.  Able to sit at a desk and use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.  Duties may require occasional use of stool or small ladder.

Specific qualifications may vary based on assignment.  The supervisor will initial those items in the following list, which apply and write N.A. to indicate those job duties which are not applicable: