Position Title:
Department:
Reports To:
FLSA Status:
Human Resources Director
Administration
Mayor, Board of Aldermen and City Administrator
Exempt
Grade:
16
Position ID: HRDIR
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the developing, implementing, maintaining, revising, interpreting and
administering all Human Resources functions, labor relations, and employment policies and practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Establishes implements, communicates, and administers all Human Resources programs for the
City of Wentzville.
 Responsible for training and development concerning all pertinent HR related issues.
 Partners with the City Administrator to develop, communicate, and enforce policy and procedures
related to employee performance and conduct.
 Ensures timely and regular conducting of employee evaluation process.
 Directs and ensures compliance with the City’s conflict resolution policies and procedures.
 Manages Labor Relations, negotiating contracts with all bargaining units of the City.
 Establishes and interprets policies and processes for employees and supervisors and ensures
consistent application.
 Manages recruitment activities for the City.
 Responsible for benefits program management.
 Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, for all HR related issues
 Provides respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between co-workers and
internal and external customers
 Maintains a positive and productive environment ensuring compliance with policies, procedures,
goals and objectives of the City and Department
 Maintains equipment and supply inventory; maintains records relating to receipt and issuance of
materials or equipment; prepares purchase and supply requisitions
 Performs a variety of confidential and sensitive assignments
 Selects, trains, supervises and directs the work of employees and consistently applies policies
and procedures in an equitable manner
 Cooperates, assists, and communicates timely, accurately and effectively with all departments,
maintaining a positive environment and positive communications with fellow employees and the
public to achieve mutual goals
 Responsible for approving payroll in compliance with all city policies, procedures, state and
federal regulations
 Responsible for enhancing employee performance through establishing and communicating clear
expectations and evaluating performance in a fair and professional manner
 Prepares and monitors division budget seeking continuous improvement and maintaining fiscal
responsibility
 Develop bid specs, evaluate and write justifications for selection of vendor to be awarded,
generate and approve purchase requisitions, monitor department purchases for compliance to
purchasing policy, approve department purchases, monitor products and services received for
compliance to contract
 Works with an elected Board and operates, at times, in a sensitive political atmosphere
 Prepares well thought-out and clear reports for the City Administrator, elected officials, and the
public
 Other duties as assigned
Human Resources Director February 2012
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
 Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or
related field, Master’s Degree preferred
 Seven years of progressively responsible Human Resources management experience.
 Three years of labor relations experience in public employment preferred
 IPMA-CP Designation preferred
 Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
 Ability to multi-task
WORK POSTURE REQUIREMENTS:
1)
Bending
5-25%
2)
Crouching
5-25%
3)
Reaching
5-25%
4)
Standing
5-25%
5)
Walking
5-25%
6)
Sitting
76-100%
7)
Lifting
5-25%
*(Maximum weight to be lifted 30 lbs.)
VISION REQUIREMENTS:
Near vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Primarily an inside work environment
EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:
1)
Contacts with General Public
2)
Customer Contact
3)
Deadlines Under Pressure
4)
Working Alone
Frequently
Frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
The requirements included in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.