Assistant Director of Human Resources
Apply NowCompany: Denton County, TX
Location: Denton, TX 76210
Description:
Salary : $99,108.00 - $114,965.00 Annually
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Job Number: 24-205
Department: Human Resources - 01.1025
Opening Date: 07/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Assistant Director of Human Resources performs limited supervisory and administrative duties in the Human Resources Department. Work involves assisting in the development and administration of personnel ordinances, policies, and procedures and assisting in ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This position also assumes risk management duties; including coordinating, monitoring, and addressing issues involving property, vehicles, general liability, and workers compensation insurance.
Examples of Duties
Assists department heads and elected officials with employee issues.
Supervises professional staff, resolving problems as situations arise; approving time off, etc.
Assumes duties of the Human Resources Director in their absence; attends Commissioners Court and other meetings. Assist with issues with Commissioners Court when necessary.
Oversees unemployment hearings. Answer questions regarding terminated employees unemployment claims.
Assists with development of personnel policies and procedures, adherence to federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Assists and advises department heads and elected officials regarding inquiries about personnel policies, procedures and regulations.
Oversees, evaluates programs and provides recommendations to the Commissioners Court regarding property, auto, general liability, workers compensation and health insurance programs.
Performs research and analysis and makes budgetary recommendations on property, GL and vehicle insurance.
Determines, coordinates and sometimes conducts safety training organization-wide.
Assists Department Heads, Elected Officials and employees regarding all aspects of workers compensation from policies, and procedures to communication with TPA and medical providers about any and all WC matters; ensures compliance with the workers compensation act by monitoring all injury claims from initial reporting to claim settlement; additionally, coordinates and /or handle investigation of questionable claims.
Communicates and interacts with inside and outside legal counsel and TPA in any matters related to WC, Property, Auto, and General liability. Meets, participates, provides information during hearings, dispute resolutions and mediations matters.
Maintains up to date data related to vehicle and property schedules as well as maintaining up to date data related to WC, Auto, property, general liability claims by department in order to evaluate risks and liability exposures; coordinates all changes to property and vehicle insurance with insurance companies to ensure that property, vehicles and equipment is appropriate and current.
Acts as liaison to the Texas Association of Counties with regard to risk issues like WC, workplace safety, vehicle and general liability insurance and accident follow-ups; coordinates all changes to WC codes and number of employees with insurer to ensure that codes and employees are classified correctly; coordinates updates and schedules safety classes as needed.
Assists in the pre-bid conference and evaluates RFP specifications for insurance programs.
Administers Denton County employee drug testing program in compliance with DOT regulations.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. ARM preferred.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Supplemental Information
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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
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Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:
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How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.
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I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgement. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
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Please select the years of full-time experience you have in Human Resources or other related fields: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
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How many years of progressively responsible experience, do you have in a professional capacity in the HR field focusing on employee relations, hiring, terminations, and other employment law related issues?
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How many years of professional level experience do you have in implementing and interpreting state and federal laws affecting Human Resources? (e.g. ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, ADEA, etc.)
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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in Risk Management (Worker's Comp, Property Insurance, Liability Insurance, and Vehicle Insurance)?
09
How many years of experience do you have in safety?
10
Which if any, of the following certification(s) do you have? (check all that apply) All certifications must be current. NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IN THE "CERTIFICATES and LICENSES" FIELD OR RISK DISQUALIFICATION. You must provide documentation of any certification(s) indicated below if an employment opportunity is offered and accepted.
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Please list all Human Resources Management Systems you have worked with:
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgement below.Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add [redacted] to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please enter N/A.
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I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation including contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches, and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
Required Question
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Job Number: 24-205
Department: Human Resources - 01.1025
Opening Date: 07/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Assistant Director of Human Resources performs limited supervisory and administrative duties in the Human Resources Department. Work involves assisting in the development and administration of personnel ordinances, policies, and procedures and assisting in ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. This position also assumes risk management duties; including coordinating, monitoring, and addressing issues involving property, vehicles, general liability, and workers compensation insurance.
Examples of Duties
Assists department heads and elected officials with employee issues.
Supervises professional staff, resolving problems as situations arise; approving time off, etc.
Assumes duties of the Human Resources Director in their absence; attends Commissioners Court and other meetings. Assist with issues with Commissioners Court when necessary.
Oversees unemployment hearings. Answer questions regarding terminated employees unemployment claims.
Assists with development of personnel policies and procedures, adherence to federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Assists and advises department heads and elected officials regarding inquiries about personnel policies, procedures and regulations.
Oversees, evaluates programs and provides recommendations to the Commissioners Court regarding property, auto, general liability, workers compensation and health insurance programs.
Performs research and analysis and makes budgetary recommendations on property, GL and vehicle insurance.
Determines, coordinates and sometimes conducts safety training organization-wide.
Assists Department Heads, Elected Officials and employees regarding all aspects of workers compensation from policies, and procedures to communication with TPA and medical providers about any and all WC matters; ensures compliance with the workers compensation act by monitoring all injury claims from initial reporting to claim settlement; additionally, coordinates and /or handle investigation of questionable claims.
Communicates and interacts with inside and outside legal counsel and TPA in any matters related to WC, Property, Auto, and General liability. Meets, participates, provides information during hearings, dispute resolutions and mediations matters.
Maintains up to date data related to vehicle and property schedules as well as maintaining up to date data related to WC, Auto, property, general liability claims by department in order to evaluate risks and liability exposures; coordinates all changes to property and vehicle insurance with insurance companies to ensure that property, vehicles and equipment is appropriate and current.
Acts as liaison to the Texas Association of Counties with regard to risk issues like WC, workplace safety, vehicle and general liability insurance and accident follow-ups; coordinates all changes to WC codes and number of employees with insurer to ensure that codes and employees are classified correctly; coordinates updates and schedules safety classes as needed.
Assists in the pre-bid conference and evaluates RFP specifications for insurance programs.
Administers Denton County employee drug testing program in compliance with DOT regulations.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. ARM preferred.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Supplemental Information
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
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Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:
- No High School Diploma or GED
- General Equivalency Diploma
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- PHD
- Medical Doctor
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How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.
- No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
- 15-29 Credit Hours
- 30-44 Credit Hours
- 45-59 Credit Hours
- 60-89 Credit Hours
- 90-119 Credit Hours
- 120-149 Credit Hours
- 150-179 Credit Hours
- 180-209 Credit Hours
- 210-239 Credit Hours
- 240-269 Credit Hours
- 270-299 Credit Hours
- 300-329 Credit Hours
- 330-359 Credit Hours
- 360-389 Credit Hours
- 390 Credit Hours or more
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I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgement. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
05
Please select the years of full-time experience you have in Human Resources or other related fields: NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
- Less Than 6 Months
- At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year
- 1 Year
- At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years
- 2 Years
- 3 Years
- 4 Years
- 5 Years
- 6 Years
- 7 Years
- 8 Years
- 9 Years
- 10 Years
- 11 Years
- 12 Years
- 13 Years
- 14 Years
- 15 Years or more
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How many years of progressively responsible experience, do you have in a professional capacity in the HR field focusing on employee relations, hiring, terminations, and other employment law related issues?
07
How many years of professional level experience do you have in implementing and interpreting state and federal laws affecting Human Resources? (e.g. ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, ADEA, etc.)
- Less than one year
- 1 - 2 Years
- 3 - 5 Years
- More than 5 years
08
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in Risk Management (Worker's Comp, Property Insurance, Liability Insurance, and Vehicle Insurance)?
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 3-5 years
- More than 5 years
09
How many years of experience do you have in safety?
- Less than one year
- 1-2 years
- 3-5 years
- More than 5 years
10
Which if any, of the following certification(s) do you have? (check all that apply) All certifications must be current. NOTE: YOU MUST PROVIDE ALL CERTIFICATION INFORMATION ON THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IN THE "CERTIFICATES and LICENSES" FIELD OR RISK DISQUALIFICATION. You must provide documentation of any certification(s) indicated below if an employment opportunity is offered and accepted.
- Professional Human Resources
- Senior Professional Human Resources
- Certified Professional
- Senior Certified Professional
- Associate in Risk Management
- None of the above
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Please list all Human Resources Management Systems you have worked with:
12
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
13
Should you be selected for an interview, you will receive a phone call or email with all the necessary information for scheduling and attending your interview. Please see the acknowledgement below.Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below can delay the processing of your application. By acknowledging the statement you understand you are responsible for checking your phone messages and email address (provided during online application registration) for information pertaining to potential interviews for this job posting. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add [redacted] to your email safe list. INTERVIEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I hereby acknowledge that all interviews for this vacancy, will be communicated via phone or email. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgement. If you do not accept this acknowledgement, please enter N/A.
14
I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation including contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches, and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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