Human Resources Director/Risk Manager

Salary: $99,480.00 - $150,000.00 Annually
Location : Courthouse - Watford City
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400047
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 02/26/2025

Description

The Human Resources Director/Risk Manager is responsible to develop, implement and administer all County personnel functions and programs including life-cycle recruitment, discipline and termination recommendations, compensation recommendations, employee relations, and policy and procedure development recommendations. As Risk Manager, they are also responsible for managing all workplace injuries, ensuring all safety protocols are created, implemented and followed, and creating and implementing evacuation plans and fire exit routes. This position is located in Watford City, ND, scheduled for Monday - Friday, and reports to the Board of County Commissioners. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Direct and coordinate the implementation of HR operations and services. Supervise office support staff including scheduling, work assignments/ special projects, training, counseling, and evaluating. Develop and/or implement policies and procedures, forms, work methods, job priorities to be followed, and coordinate all Departmental work.
• Ensure compliance of/with federal, state and local laws, regulations codes and standards. Advise according to these standards and ensure compliance throughout the McKenzie County Departments
• Serve as a partner to all departments, providing support in relation to performance management, employee relations, staffing, etc.
• Manage, oversee, and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Oversee Department Head resolutions and advise accordingly
• Oversee, participate and track all recruitment efforts.
• Direct the ADA and FMLA processing
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Prepares and manages departmental and project budgets; forecasts staffing, equipment, and material expenses for budget planning; monitors and controls expenditures; and adjusts budget items as needed
• Attends Board of County Commissioner meetings and hosts quarterly department head meetings. Advise and present to McKenzie County BOCC on all HR related subjects
• Provide policy guidance. Research, change and / or develop new policies as necessary
• Forecast staffing needs for all departments and direct recruiting efforts. Directs compensation and benefit programs for the County including but not limited to job classifications, wages, position development, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the County is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Work in conjunction with the Auditor's Office for management of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement, etc
• Creates, implements and delivers employee training as needed. Evaluate and change training programs as needed.
• Manage and oversee all workplace injuries, including root cause analysis following an injury
• Makes recommendation as to additional programs to implement to mitigate risk of injury
• Oversee the creation and management of Driver Qualification files in accordance with the FMCSA
• Update County forms as needed, such as offer letters, performance review templates, internal change forms
• Research, implement and maintain Human Resource Information Systems. Work closely with Auditor to ensure payroll systems are accurate and updated appropriately
• Other duties as assigned for business needs

Level and salary commensurate with experience; starting at $99,480 per year
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field
• 8 years' experience in a Human Resources role
• 2 years' leadership experience
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Occasional travel for training purposes
• Proficient with MS Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to report to Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time
• Physical requirements and working conditions:
• Must possess the ability to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, copier, files, telephone and fax; maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Medical

Single: 100% paid for employees

Single+Child(ren): $269.28 monthly

Family: $397.80 monthly

Dental

Single: 100% paid for employees

Family: $16.98 monthly

Vision

Single: 100% paid for employees

Family: $4.32 monthly

Vacation Time

0-2 full years earn 4 hours per pay period = 96 hours per year

3-5 full years earn 5 hours per pay period = 120 hours per year

6-9 full years earn 6 hours per pay period = 144 hours per year

Over 10 full years earn 7 hours per pay period = 168 hours per year

Sick Time

4 hours earned per pay period = 96 hours per year

Retirement

Main Plan - Employee contributes 3%, County matches 13.26%

Public Safety Plan - Employee contributes 1.5%, County matches 16.54%

*Certified Law Enforcement Officers (Deputies/Corrections)

Flex Accounts

Tax-free dollars set aside each month, up to $3,300.00 annually for medical expenses

$5,000.00 annually may be set aside for day care expenses

Life Insurance

McKenzie County provides $12,000.00 life insurance. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.

Other

Deferred Income - 457B

Similar to a 401k plan; minimum contribution amount is $25.00, max of $22,500.00 per year. Funds cannot be withdrawn until retirement, termination, or an unforeseeable emergency.

Supplemental Insurance

MetLife plans may be purchased for an additional charge.