HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Salary: $80,775.00 - $116,484.00 Annually
Location : Clovis, NM
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2025_04_22_1051
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Opening Date: 04/22/2025

Job Description
Responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of all Human Resources functions and Human Resource Department activities.

Typical Duties

• Plans, develops, directs, reviews and evaluates Human Resources programs and functions, including recruiting, staffing, performance management, compensation, classification, organizational development, disciplinary procedures, employee orientation, drug testing, safety, EEO, FMLA, ADA, Title VI, workers' compensation and training.
• Develops, proposes, interprets and explains Personnel Policy Rules to Department Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and other employees.
• Facilitates and implements training programs for city employees including, but not limited to, Personnel Policy training, safety training, new employee welcome, sexual harassment, defensive driving, and CPR/First Aid.
• Works with employees on employee relations, including employee rights under grievance and appeal procedures. Consults with City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and/or Department Directors on a variety of issues, and assists in their resolutions.
• Provides advice and consultation to City staff on dispute resolution and performance issues.
• Ensures the consistent interpretation, application and compliance of federal, state and mity rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Utilizes Human Resource software programs in the accomplishment of duties.
• Monitors unemployment claims and coordinates and participates in the appeals process and hearings.
• Manages and provides leadership and guidance to Human Resource staff through proper delegation and work supervision.
• Oversees the operations of the Human Resource Department employees in order to meet established goals and objectives.
• Recommends and implements corrective actions when necessary.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Collects and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports, including monthly reports to City Administration.
• Manages and monitors Human Resource administrative activities, budget development, special funding and strategic planning.
• Participates in Human Resource procurement activities for supplies, services, equipment, and other items.
• Collective bargaining and labor relations.
• Coordinates and manages various special and recurring projects.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, human resources administration, business administration, or related field, and five (5) years of related experience in public or private human resources management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Valid driver License equivalent to a New Mexico Class D.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Municipal organizations, operations, policies and procedures
• State and Federal employment law, and City policies governing Human Resource functions
• Principles and practices of effective employee recruitment, and Human Resource process management techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources principles and practices of negotiations and labor relations
• Principles and practices of public sector personnel administration, investigations, confidential records management, and effective customer service practices
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for public sector employees design and management principles for classification and compensation programs Principles and practices for managing employee relations
• Effective methods of recruiting, training, and organizational development

Skills in:

• Managing and leading organizational human resource functions organizational human resource functions a city department.
• Interpreting and explaining employment standards and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and municipal policies and procedures.
• Developing, implementing, interpreting and administering human resource plans, policies, and procedures. Assuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Managing, directing and evaluating the work of employees.
• Identifying, assessing and analyzing Human Resource situations, and recommending effective solutions. Preparing, maintaining, and reviewing human resource records, reports, and documentation using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software
• Effectively deal with conflict and demanding situations

Physical Requirements

• Work typically performed in a standard office setting with occasional travel to various sites for inspections and investigations.
• Occasional work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Use repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including using a computer keyboard.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and computer systems and to make adjustments to equipment.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, use a telephone, and communicate with others.
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written materials.

Working Conditions

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
• Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies.
• Employee may be exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Occasional use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required

Cigna Health Insurance
Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000
Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually
City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)
Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000
Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually
City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)

Dental
United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost

Vision
Davis Vision 100% employee cost

Life Insurance
$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)
$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee cost
Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period
/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period

Flexible Spending Accounts 100% employee cost
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Choices
ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)
PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%
Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%
Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%

Time Off
Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years
Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)
(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)
11 paid holidays
Physical Examination Leave - 4 hours annually
Bereavement Leave
Voting Leave - 1 hour
Personal Day
Tuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed
Option of Sick Leave Bank
01

A requirement of the position is you must have a high school diploma or GED. Do you confirm you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

A requirement of this position is you must possess a current, valid drivers license (equivalent to a NM Class "D"), do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in public or private Human Resources Management

• 1 Year or less
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

04

How many years experience you have in Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for public sector employees

• less than 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 to 10 years
• more than 10 years

05

Do you have knowledge of software applications, to include electronic spreadsheets and word processing programs?

• YES
• NO

06

Do you have experience working in the public sector (government, schools, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your previous human resources experience.
08

If you have a college degree, please list the name of the university, the type of degree (associates, bachelors, etc.) and the field of study (Business, Finance, etc.) If you do not have a degree, please type n/a.
Required Question