[Amended 2-17-2009 by Ord. No. 09-75]
The Department of Human Resources Administration
shall consist of a Human Resources Director appointed by the Mayor
and subject to confirmation by the City Council. All appointments
to the position of Human Resources Director, both permanent and temporary
which exceed 60 days, shall require confirmation by the City Council.
The Mayor, with confirmation by the City Council, shall employ the
Human Resources Director for a contract period of three years, as
well as such other employees as shall be required and appropriated
for. The Human Resources Director shall be deemed to be a managerial
and confidential employee as defined in MGL c. 150E and shall not
be included in a collective bargaining unit or entitled to coverage
under said chapter.
The Human Resources Director shall be responsible
for developing policy and directing and coordinating human resources
activities, such as employment, compensation, benefits, labor relations,
employee services and training by performing the following duties
personally or through subordinates:
A. Identifies legal requirements and government reporting
regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies,
procedures and reporting are in compliance. Writes and delivers presentations
to municipal officers or government officials regarding human resources
policies and practices. Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies
comply with federal and state law.
B. Writes directives advising the Mayor, City Council
and department heads of municipal policy regarding affirmative action,
equal employment opportunities, compensation and employee benefits.
Coordinates management training in preparing and maintaining job descriptions,
interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review,
safety and sexual and other prohibited harassment. Advises the Mayor,
City Council and department heads in appropriate resolution of employee-relations
issues. Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and
programs.
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C. Develops and maintains a human resources information
system (HRIS) that meets the Mayor's, City Council's and department
heads' information needs.
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D. Oversees the analysis, maintenance and communication
of records required by law or local governing bodies or other departments
in the organization. Keeps records of benefits plans participation
such as insurance, pension and retirement plans, personnel transactions
such as job descriptions, hires, promotions, transfers, performance
reviews and terminations and employee statistics for government reporting.
E. Studies legislation, arbitration decisions and collective
bargaining contracts (civil service) to assess municipal and public
entity trends. Represents management in negotiating collective bargaining
agreements for civil service employees.
F. Prepares personnel forecast to project employment
needs. Recruits, interviews, tests and selects employees to fill vacant
positions.
G. Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness,
compliance and equity within organization.
H. Administers salary administration program to ensure
compliance and equity within the municipality and all defined salary
guidelines. Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine
competitive wage rate. Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to
determine competitive compensation plan.
I. Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation
and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
J. Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance
carrier. Analyzes the safety programs and OSHA compliance.
K. Prepares budget of human resources operations.
L. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination,
supervision and evaluation of this unit. Directly supervises two nonsupervisory
employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance
with the municipality's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning
and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining
employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
M. Performs all other related duties as driven by the
Human Resources needs of the City.
The Human Resources Director shall have the
following qualifications:
A. A minimum of a bachelor's degree from a four-year
college or university and one to two years of related experience and/or
training (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
B. A minimum of two years of human resources management
experience.