DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 0450

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the direction of the County Executive or their designee, this position directs Human Resources services, policies and programs, and assures compliance with regulatory concerns, for all Suffolk County Departments. The work involves responsibility for developing and administering human resources policies and actions in areas such as recruitment and staffing, orientation and training, and compensation and benefits administration. Work includes supervision of human resources professional and technical staff. The nature of the work is such that the employee is required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned duties. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Oversees and monitors the implementation of a countywide Human Resources program according to established standards and procedures;

Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of a professional and technical staff who provide various Human Resources services and programs in the areas including: recruitment, in-service training, employee benefit administration, employee relations, and regulatory compliance;

Ensures all human resources activities comply with federal, state and local laws and directs the preparation of required information and government reporting.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of human resources administration including employee relations, employment law, employee compensation, benefits administration, and organizational planning and development; thorough knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the administration and operations of County government; comprehensive computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including Excel and database management; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials at all levels; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN-COMPETITIVE 

(a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and four (4) years of experience, at least two (2) of which were in the public sector,  in an organization performing and managing a variety of activities including: workforce planning, recruiting, employee development and training, performance appraisal, and organizational change management, at least two (2) years of which  must have included supervision of staff.

(b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's  Degree and six (6) years of experience, at least three (3) of which were in the public sector, in an organization performing and managing a variety of activities including: workforce planning, recruiting, employee development and training, performance appraisal, and organizational change management, at least two (2) years of which  must have included supervision of staff.

(c) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree and eight (8) years of experience, at least four (4) of which were in the public sector, in an organization performing and managing a variety of activities including: workforce planning, recruiting, employee development and training, performance appraisal, and organizational change management, at least two (2) years of which  must have included supervision of staff.

(d) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience, at least five (5) of which were in the public sector, in an organization performing and managing a variety of activities including: workforce planning, recruiting, employee development and training, performance appraisal, and organizational change management, at least two (2) years of which  must have included supervision of staff.

R11/4/2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive