Human Resources Director

Forsyth County, North Carolina is the 4th largest county in North Carolina with a population of approximately 350,000. The County seat is Winston-Salem, the city of arts and innovation. To learn more about Winston-Salem, please click on this link:
http://visitwinstonsalem.com/about

Forsyth County has over 2300 positions in 20+ departments and an annual operating budget of $458.7 million. Our mission is to cooperatively support and maintain a community which is safe and healthy, convenient and pleasant to live in, with educational, cultural and economic opportunities for all. We provide certain services which the Board of Commissioners has determined to be necessary and appropriate to advance this mission. To learn more about Forsyth County, please visit http://www.forsyth.cc.

The ideal candidate must be a subject matter expert in human resources management and will demonstrate:

• Thorough knowledge of the objectives and principles of modern public personnel administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the County personnel policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and functions of County government.
• Ability to develop and administer effective personnel policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop effective programs of personnel services, including but not limited to: recruitment, training, compensation and classification, benefits and grievances.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with government officials, the public, and employees.

Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or a closely related field, preferably with a Masters Degree in a related field. Requires progressively responsible personnel management experience, preferably in a local government setting including at least 5-7 years supervisory/management experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. A valid driver’s license is required.

The selected candidate must become a resident of Forsyth County no more than 180 days after the first day of employment as Human Resources Director. Hardship exceptions may be considered for extraordinary circumstances.

The Human Resources Director will be responsible for planning and supervising the formulation of County personnel policies, procedures and programs. Work includes frequent contact with departmental representatives in coordinating personnel planning and in interpreting and advising on policies and procedures. Work is under the general direction of the County Manager’s Office. The focus will be to:

• Advise the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager’s Office on personnel plans and policies.
• Organize and direct the provision of personnel services to all County departments and elected department heads.
• Confer with department heads and employees on personnel problems; provide information and assistance; seek to ensure uniform application of personnel policies.
• Direct the administration of the County’s classification and compensation plans and the revision of those plans to meet changing needs.
• Develop program of recruitment to include interviewing and testing of applicants for positions.
• Oversee the performance appraisal program.
• Direct the administration of the benefit and wellness programs; propose changes to enhance the benefits offered to employees and to ensure compliance with mandated legislation.
• Supervise the talent and development program.
• Develop and maintain the human resources budget.
• Receive and respond to employee grievances; work to resolve problems.