Director of Personnel

The County of Morris is seeking a full-time Personnel Director. The successful candidate will be a responsive and service oriented professional who provides exceptional leadership and expertise in the management and oversight of the various components of a personnel office. Ideally, the successful candidate must possess knowledge and skills related to human resource-related concepts, laws, and best practices. The selected candidate will possess a balance of analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills.

Major responsibilities are:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Administer the employer rules and regulations and policies.
• Liaison between the jurisdiction and the NJ Civil Service Commission in matters of personnel administration.
• Direct and supervise activities of the Office of Personnel.
• Review and recommend disciplinary actions.
• Employee benefits administration.
• Oversee Human Resource Information System (HRIS) function.
• Administer employee onboarding and exiting procedure.
• Responsible for the Retiree Drug Subsidy Application.
• Serve as the hearing officer in disciplinary proceedings.

Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Must demonstrate progressively responsible professional HR experience.
• Minimum of five years managerial or supervisory experience.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

The wide range of priorities and opportunities in this role make it an exceptionally exciting assignment. The Personnel Director’s Office will be located in the Morris County Administration & Records Building located at 10 Court Street in Morristown.

Applicant must reside in New Jersey.

Salary based on qualifications and experience, and in the range of $90,000 to $105,000.

Interested candidates should e-mail a letter of interest and resume to Deena Leary, Assistant County Administrator, at dleary@co.morris.nj.us no later than December 14, 2018.