District Human Resources Manager

This position reports directly to the district Transportation Support Manager and is responsible for administering District 5’s human resources program. The incumbent ensures strict compliance with all personnel rules, policies and procedures, federal and state laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreements Responsible for staying apprised of any personnel related changes. Due to the nature of duties assigned to this position, a five-day work week presence is essential.

Manages and supervises employees and all activities, services and programs of the district human resources office which includes, but is not limited to: classification and pay, employee benefits, recruitment and selection, performance and talent management, unemployment compensation, employee relations, workers’ compensation, retirement, attendance and leave, payroll, human resources reporting and records management. Responsible for coordinating district’s response to routine Quality Assurance Reviews. May assist other districts and central office, as needed.

This position is responsible for handling all district employee relations and disciplinary issues. Provides, communicates and coordinates information with Central Office Human Resources (CO-HR) leadership and the CO- HR Employee Relations team to evaluate workforce and management matters to resolve complex human resource issues. Investigates disciplinary issues, complaints and grievances, as needed. Provides procedural direction and counseling to employees and managers. Handles employee-related problems, complaints and inquiries. Works closely with the CO-HR leadership and CO-HR Employee Relations team on all employee relations and disciplinary matters.

Directs the activities of the district human resources staff to ensure that state and federal rules and regulations and Department policies, procedures and processes are applied consistently, and that employees’ and management’s needs are optimally served. In consultation with the CO-HR, as needed, develop guidelines and revise established methods to ensure that all new requirements are incorporated to accommodate changes.

Administers the drug testing program for the district in partnership with CO-HR Employee Relations team and ensures compliance with state and federal drug testing requirements. Monitors and analyzes data related to drug testing programs. Provides technical assistance to managers and employees regarding the Department’s drug testing policies and procedures.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of applicable federal employment laws.
• Knowledge of the State of Florida's statutes and rules pertaining to state employment.
• Knowledge of State of Florida Human Resource rules and regulations. 

Skills in:

• Skilled in making presentations.
• Skilled in identifying and documenting human resource performance and conduct deficiencies.
• Skilled in understanding, applying and interpreting applicable rules, policies, regulations and procedures relating to operational and management activities.

Ability to:

• Ability to problem solve and make recommendations under stressful conditions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer database.
• Ability to use and create excel and word documents.
• Ability to supervise.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Must obtain CJIS certification prior to receiving criminal history records information, in any form.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• The incumbent in this position may be required to travel to other district offices and/or central office several times a year. This position requires a Level II Background Check.