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THE TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY, located on the beautiful Crystal Coast in eastern North Carolina, is currently seeking a self-motivated, professional, and experienced candidate for the full-time position of HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR.  

The Human Resources Department is comprised of 2 full-time positions – Human Resources Director and Human Resources Specialist.  Functions of the Human Resources Department, in partnership with all departments, includes recruitment and selection, job classification and compensation, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, wellness initiatives, development and administration of related policies, workers’ compensation administration, and employee and public relations.  

The position of Human Resources Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources Department, as well as collaborate with other departments to provide quality service and assistance to all staff members.  The Human Resources Director job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administers, manages, and coordinates employee benefits programs.
• Manages recruitment and selection process for filling employment vacancies.
• Assists in the administration and management of the City’s classification and compensation plan.
• Prepares and maintains salary/position schedules.
• Prepares and manages the Human Resources budget.
• Recruits, selects, trains, and manages department personnel.
• Manages the HRIS system (Tyler/Munis) to ensure accurate information is maintained.
• Aids Department Heads and employees regarding employee relations issues.
• Assists with counseling employees, conflict resolution, and grievance procedures.
• Administers worker’s compensation and unemployment claims/appeals.
• Manages and prepares all applicable federal, state, and local reports as required.
• Maintains all personnel records adhering to compliance and confidentiality.
• Comprehends, navigates, incorporates, and implements new and/or changing data, settings and modules as they relate to HR software; executes a full understanding of the relational impact of HR data, settings, and software on the full ERP system and other integrated software.

The salary range for this position is $83,084 to $129,611.  Placement within this range will depend upon a candidate’s successful qualifications and experience.  The City provides a comprehensive benefits package which can be found at the City’s website at https://moreheadcitync.org/246/Employee-Benefits.  Background/drug test required.

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity to join a professional and dedicated team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a City application found at https://moreheadcitync.org/247/Employment-Application and either:

• Email to: employmentapplications@moreheadcitync.org; 
• Mail to: Town of Morehead City, Human Resources Department, 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC 28557

 Questions regarding this job announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 252-726-6848, extension 174.  The City reserves the right to consider only those applicants that meet the qualifications of the position.  Morehead City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in personnel management, public administration, business administration, or a related field along with 10 years of increasingly responsible executive level experience preferably in a private or public sector human resources operation. A master’s degree is highly preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP) or eligibility and a desire to sit for certification are preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of HR technology solutions, HRIS, personnel management: classification and compensation, employee grievance & discipline, personnel policy development, professional leadership development, metrics evaluation, and cross department collaboration to solve complex human resources issues is required. 
• Possession of Notary Public license and valid unrestricted NC driver’s license.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of public personnel administration.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental organization and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of employee procedures and programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to communicate and present ideas effectively both orally and in written form.
• The ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and studies and to prepare related reports and recommendations.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department heads/supervisors, governmental officials, employees, and the general public.