Director of Human Resources - City of Wilson, NC

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Wilson, NC

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Job Number: 201800572

Department: Human Resources/Administration

Opening Date: 12/04/2024

Closing Date: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Summary/Scope

Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers' minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the 'Benefits' tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $96,600.00 (minimum salary) to $134445.50 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of all Human Resources department operations, including personnel, benefits, safety and risk and employee wellness.

The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties. The necessity of responding to unforeseen and immediate concerns contributes to the complexity of the position.

Job Responsibilities

Major Duties

• Directs and supervises all department personnel and resources; assigns, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and promotes personnel.
• Monitors and reviews daily operations to assure conformity with department goals.
• Develops programs and policies dealing with recruitment, selection, position classification, compensation, employee relations, employee benefits, training and development, safety and risk, insurance and health services/wellness.
• Interprets personnel rules and regulations for supervisors and monitors compliance.
• Supervises the processing and maintenance of personnel transactions.
• Directs the administration of position classification and pay plans; directs the administration of employee benefit programs; directs the process of employee disciplinary actions.
• Supervises the Workers' Compensation and Safety/Risk Management programs.
• Directs the development and implementation of Human Resources Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels, allocates resources accordingly.
• Provides resources and programs for employee training and development for all city employees.
• Oversees maintenance of personnel files according to applicable state and federal laws.
• Develops and administrates department budget.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include city policies, and procedures, and relevant federal and state laws and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• This position supervises Human Resources staff and oversight of contract staff at the Employee Health and Wellness Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in public, business or personnel administration or a related field, with at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in personnel administration and management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Public personnel experience preferred.
• PSHRA-HR or SHRM CP or SCP certification required.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration.
• Knowledge of personnel and management laws, principles, practices and techniques as they relate to the administration of manpower resources and planning, position management, staff development and training, policy development and administration, employee relations and related personnel management functions and services.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of municipal government.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work is typically performed in an office while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.

The City of Wilson is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following benefits:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays (maximum 12 per year)
• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• 5% 401(k) contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc (Telemedicine)
• Supplementary benefits including critical care, cancer, accident, medical bridge, long and short term disability and term and whole life insurance.