About the Department

Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing Organizational Development/Human Resources practices and procedures, including but not limited to staffing, budget, employee relations, compensation, performance management,  benefits management, and administration.

Position Duties

1. Develops, implements, and monitors compliance with employee and management human resources policies; provides a broad range of consultative services to all levels of employees regarding policies and procedures.
2. As a key leader in our department, you will plan, direct, and supervise the work of our staff. This includes selecting, training, managing performance and time and attendance of staff, conducting performance evaluations, and providing hiring/firing recommendations.
3. Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Organizational Development department, including processing all paid positions, monitoring the budget for positions, and monitoring salaries in accordance with the City’s compensation program.
4. Oversees the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of department programs, which may include, but are not limited to, recruitment, retention, compensation, etc.; ensures all proposed programs align with strategic goals; makes changes to programs as needed.
5. Oversees the recruiting, interviewing, and screening process, including application, background checks, drug screens, etc., to assist with hiring suitable candidates; maintains personnel records by applicable laws. 
6. In this role, you will have the opportunity to Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors in a variety of staffing-related activities. This includes disciplinary action, employee recognition and engagement, policy interpretation, recruitment, and workforce analysis, which will contribute to your professional growth and development.
7. Investigates employee concerns and complaints; monitors grievance procedures between employees and confers with legal counsel as necessary.
8. Counsels employees, supervisors, and managers; makes appropriate referrals to external services; monitors personnel improvement plans.
9. Manages the administration of the City’s payroll process, including inputting new hires, terminations, leave, etc.
10. Administers the compensation program, including maintaining the classification and pay plan, implementing performance management, administering merit pay increases, and related activities.
11. Manages and oversees administration of employee benefits, safety, risk management, and related programs; maintains city liability, Worker’s Compensation, and property insurance contracts.
12. Prepares quarterly reports as required (EEOC, Workers Compensation).
13. Reviews and revises policies and procedures; ensures compliance.
14. Conducts training needs assessments; plans and develops orientation and training programs in concert with supervisors; schedules off-site training and plans and implements in-house training programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related area, and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working with human resources principles, practices, and techniques, preferably in a municipal environment or
• Any equivalent education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Human Resources practices related to hiring, motivating, training, and retaining employees.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and human resources best practices.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of proper human resources investigatory techniques.
  • Knowledge of budget projection, development, management, and justification practices and procedures
  • Ability to elicit respect and trust through actions and leads by example.
  • Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation, and constructive performance reviews to staff.
  • Ability to respond to and manage emergencies and incidents.
  • Ability to develop and implement City policies, procedures, and objectives.
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain personnel records accurately, comprehensively, and promptly.
  • Ability to assist with communicating employment policies and procedures tactfully and courteously.
  • Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, fellow employees, elected officials, supervisors, citizens, business, and community groups.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information and to comply with all record retention laws.
  • Proficient skills to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain proficiency and knowledge of current and new regulations/legislation within areas of responsibility.

Benefits

Insurance:
HEALTH
Choice of three medical plans to include a High Deductible Health Plan and two PPO plan options.
Employee Only coverage on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) / Health Savings Account (HSA) Plan will be paid 100% by the City.

DENTAL
Employee Only premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

BASIC LIFE/ AD & D
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $20,000, and covers spouses for $5,000 and dependent children for $2,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.

MUTUAL OF OMAHA
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.

DISCOVERY 
Employees are eligible to open a flexible spending account (also known as a reimbursement account), which allows for pre-tax payroll deductions for certain types of unreimbursed medical, and/or dependent care expenses.


Retirement:
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM  
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 6% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 25 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at http://www.tmrs.org

ICMA-RC 457 
This is an optional deferred compensation plan.  Employees may contribute up to the IRS limit into this plan.  For more information please visit https://www.icmarc.org

Other Benefits:
VACATION
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month, based on longevity.

SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month.

HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 9 paid holidays and two personal days per year. Fire employees receive 10 paid holidays and one personal day per year.

Agency Information

Employer

City of Glenn Heights

Address

1938-C South Hampton Rd.








Glenn Heights, Texas, 75154

Phone

9722231690


9722231690

Website

http://www.glennheightstx.gov