Manager, Human Resources and Risk Management
Title: Manager, Human Resources and Risk Management
Department: Administration
Supervisor: Deputy of Business Operations and Administration
Internal Candidates – March 29, 2023
Candidates – Open until filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a high-level professional and administrative position responsible for the administration of human resource functions, and assist in ddeveloping and maintaining the Ports departmental policies and procedures and maintain regulatory compliance for the Port of Palm Beach District. The manager performs a variety of complex administrative duties and reports directly to the Deputy of Business Operations and Administration.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The major areas of responsibility regarding Human Resources and Policy and Procedure compliance:
- recruiting and staffing
- performance management and improvement systems
- employment and compliance to polices
- employee orientation, development, and training
- policy development and documentation
- employee relations
- labor management relations
- labor negotiations
- compensation administration
- compliance with state and federal reporting requirements
- benefit administration
- liaison between benefit providers and staff
- employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
- employee services and counseling
- Facilitate, maintain and manage all required activities related to updating and publishing policies and procedures for the Port of Palm Beach
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and maintain a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Ability to be adaptable and multi-task several projects at the same time.
- Knowledge of operating personal computers and ability to use a variety of office software applications, including browsers, database, spreadsheet, and/or presentation applications.
- Ability to evaluate data/information and make decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural groups regardless of race, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, human resources, or a related field; five years of progressively responsible management experience in public administration, human resources or related work including two years of supervisory experience.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
PHR/SPHR certification preferred
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Some lifting of records, office equipment, furniture, or boxes up to 30 pounds on an occasional basis. Primary working conditions are typical of an indoor/office environment.
(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Port is an equal opportunity employer. The Port is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Port does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected status including same sex marriages. Employees with same sex marriages are entitled to the same benefits and equality as all employees This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Port facilities. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be tolerated.
Valid Florida Driver’s license, security background check, drug, alcohol, and health screenings are required as condition of promotion or employment.
**Potential candidates must complete an application and forward completed application to the Port’s Human Resources Department.