Director of Human ResourcesDepartment: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer
JOB SUMMARYSuggests, acquires approval for, plans and executes director-level aspects of the human resource function for Greenville Water.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Works closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer to develop and execute effective human resource strategies.
- Administers HR policies and procedures, researches and drafts new HR policies that reflect current regulatory requirements and provides interpretation and coaching regarding policies and procedures.
- Develops and monitors bi-annual HR budget.
- Plans, develops, manages, and promotes company-sponsored events.
- Develops employee communications regarding HR policies, programs and initiatives to promote team member engagement and effective employee relations.
- At the direction of the Chief Human Resource Officer, provides HR briefings to Greenville Water's Commission.
- Must have skills to successfully administer and improve the Company's compensation program.
- Conducts and documents employee investigations, as needed.
- Represents Greenville Water interests during Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, and EEO Hearings and Appeals.
- Oversees the hiring process including authorization paperwork, ad placement, applicant screening, interviewing, and testing. Must have significant skills in conducting and teaching others to perform effective employment interviews.
- Stays up to date regarding all job descriptions. Reviews and edits to be pertinent and current per the duties performed.
- Manages the Company's insurance benefits. Brings new ideas and benefit structure to GW on a continual basis. Works with the insurance broker to achieve cost-effective and competitive employee benefit plans. Manages the annual benefits renewal process, including plan design, redesign, and premium rate setting. Facilitates resolution of employee benefit-related concerns, billing errors, etc. Stays abreast of the laws both State and Federal benefits regulations.
- Manages the design, redesign, scheduling, delivery, and/or implementation of Greenville Water's Leadership and Supervisory training.
- Oversees and provides organizational development services such as team building, conflict resolution facilitation, coaching, succession planning, strategic planning, and change management.
- Reports on Safety to include but not limited to Worker's Compensation and OSHA reporting.
- Supervises the HR & Payroll Manager in all tasks related to payroll, benefits and HR administration.
- Supervises the Safety Manager in all tasks related to Employee Health and Safety.
- Oversees and supports the design, development, and implementation of training and development programs to address current and future training needs.
- Creates and suggests enhancements to GW's programs and procedures.
- Keeps current with all South Carolina rules and regulations of the South Carolina Retirement System programs: pension, 401(k) and 457(b).
- Maintains a variety of statistics, reports, records and spreadsheet information, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree in human resources or related field, supplemented by at least seven (7) to ten (10) years of Human Resources Management experience including at least five (5) years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity, is required; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Prefer a SHRM CP or SHRM SCP certification as well as a valid South Carolina driver's license with a good driving record.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
