Director, Human Resources

Under limited direction, provides supervision, technical assistance, and management in Human Resources for MPNN BH. Work involves developing and/or coordinating programs and policies related to recruitment, selection, position classification, position advertisement, criminal background and driver’s record checks, compensation, employee relations, employee benefits, quality assurance, training, wellness, etc. Employee is responsible for interpreting existing and writing new personnel policies and procedures for Board approval; addressing employee complaints and/or concerns; and for providing technical assistance to the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and Board in all matters pertinent to human resources. Employee also is responsible for acting as liaison to outside organizations and applicants involved in MPNN BH personnel matters. Reports to the Deputy Executive Director.

Job Requirements

• Must pass all required Background Checks.

• Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License with reliable transportation and driving record acceptable to agency insurance carrier.

• Must obtain a TB test with satisfactory results prior to new employee orientation.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration and human resources management.

• Certifications: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here 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.

• Mobility and Positioning: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to traverse/move throughout the facility and various work areas. This includes the ability to position oneself (e.g., sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching above head) to perform necessary tasks for extended periods.
• Lifting, Carrying, and Exertion:
• • The employee may moves/transports documents and materials weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally transports supplies weighing up to 40 pounds across the worksite.
  • The employee may lift up to 25 pounds, carry up to 10 pounds, and push or pull up to 10 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity: Requires frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, place, and pull materials, and operate standard office equipment.
• Travel: Requires occasional travel within the 10 counties MPNN BH serves, which may include driving a vehicle.

Work Environment

MPNN BH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), national origin, age (40 and older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.

Job Responsibilities

Directs Human Resources Division, ensuring that MPNN BH personnel policies are consistent and in compliance with Board policy and with state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, licensure requirements, EEO requirements, and quality assurance guidelines.

Provides administrative support and consultation to the Board, Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and program directors as needed on the areas of agency personnel policies and procedures, employment legislation, rules and regulations, department and licensure mandates, and quality assurance guidelines.

Oversees recruitment and selection process for the Board including but not limited to applicant screening; testing; interviewing; reference, criminal, driving record, and background checking, hiring; firing; employee orientations, and exit interviews.

Supervises utilization management activities within the Human Resources division: ensures that staff are recruited, oriented, and training, and personnel records are audited and kept in accordance with quality assurance guidelines; serves as a member of the agency quality assurance committee.

Prepares, maintains, and interprets the personnel policies and procedures manual.

Oversees the planning, implementation and maintenance of the Board’s Human Resource information system.

Acts as benefits administrator; counsels employees regarding MPNN BH personnel policies, benefits, substance abuse, career advancement, family and medical leave employment difficulties, personnel and job performance problems, and retirement planning; communicates as necessary with benefit providers.

Supervises department employees; prepares subordinate staff schedules; plans and provides personnel related training for program directors, supervisors, and staff.

Ensures that appropriate personnel records, including job applications, employee evaluations, training records, disciplinary reports, benefits information, payroll records, etc. are kept in accordance with all applicable regulations and quality assurance guidelines.

Oversees application process for prospective employees; assists persons completing employment applications; provides information concerning vacancies; and informs the public when positions are filled.

Coordinates the completion of manual and computer-generated reports, analyses, and surveys related to personnel management and quality assurance.

Serves on MPNN BH Senior Management Team; serves as consultant to the Human Resources Committee of the Board; Chairperson of the Personnel Review Committee; represents the MPNN BH in unemployment claims; attends Board meetings and presents personnel and statistical reports on a regular basis; formulates and recommends new personnel policies to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director.

Chairperson for the Health and Safety Committees; insures compliance with federal and state laws concerning occupational health and safety codes.

Oversees qualification process for the Catastrophic Leave Bank, Americans with Disabilities Act andthe Family and Medical Leave Act.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Addresses employees' concerns; serves as counselor to employees for personnel related problems.

Assists the Director of Quality Assurance to insure compliance with personnel licensure and certification rules to meet all Federal and State requirements.

Conducts and documents exit interviews in the absence of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director.

Answers incoming telephone calls and directs to appropriate staff.

Performs other duties as assigned