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APPOINTMENTS\\Establish Human Resources Manager – 2-11-19
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POSITION OF
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
RESOLUTION NO.: __________________________________________________, 2019
INTRODUCED BY: __________________________________________________
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: __________________________________________________
WHEREBY, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish a full-time Human Resources
Manager position as generally set forth in the New Position Duties Statement adopted by the Warren
County Department of Civil Service substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby establishes the full-time Human
Resources Manager position as generally set forth in the New Position Duties Statement adopted by
the Warren County Department of Civil Service presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, and/or
Town Budget Officer to complete any documentation and take such other and further action necessary
to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 11 day of February, 2019, by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An incumbent in this class is responsible for
administering human resources functions in a municipality or agency, including matters relating to
employee benefits, labor relations, civil service administration as well as policy/program
development and implementation. Duties include coordination of employee orientation, employee
training, organizational development, personnel recordkeeping, Federal and State labor-
employment law compliance and employee assistance. Management of an employee safety
program may also be a responsibility if the position. Supervision,may be exercised over assigned
staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level administrator or municipal
official(s) .The incumbent-performs related tasks as required
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)
Directs the development and implementation of all human resources policies and procedures;
Administers (or Coordinates in conjunction with,the Accounting Department)) employee benefit
programs including health insurance,workers' compensation,retirement and/or disability;
Develops and conducts employee recruitment,orientation,training and exitinterview programs;
Enforces position control based on approved budgets and Board authorization;
Schedules training programs for Town;employees in conjunction with department heads;
Maintains contacts with Departmentheads,to assist in mediating employee issues and to improve
labor relations;
Provides guidance to department heads and supervisors in the-handling of daily workplace
performance issues, including initial-:departmental response to union grievances, employee
corrective action-and formal disciplinary proceedings;
Interprets, applies and reviews federal and 'state:] or laws and regulations that may apply to
municipal employers to ensure compliance.
Oversees development and-implementation of a safety program;
Assists the Board and outside legal counsel in'labor relations functions, including gathering
information ,--for contract negotiations, grievance administration and disciplinary
procedures,
Acts as liaison on all reporting matters involving--Civil Service law, regulations, procedures and
paperwork-
Administers pest-employment=_:processes;.including unemployment claims, reference inquiries,
retirementinquiries,post-:employment benefits etc.;
Maintains logs of work-related injuries and illnesses for all employees to ensure compliance with
federal,state and local laws-and regulations;
Provides advice and recommendation to the governing board and Department Heads with respect
to adoption of human resources policies and programs and compliance with employment
law mandates;
Creates and maintains Employee Handbook to ensure that all personnel policies and procedures
are up to date;
Develops and coordinates programs to enhance employee morale,
productivity,health,and well-being;
May develop and implement annual employee evaluations;
Attends meetings and presents reports to legislative body on a regular basis;
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Town Board.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of public sector personnel administration and
human resources management; good knowledge of Federal and New York State labor and
employment laws and regulations, as well as labor relations and negotiation practices; good
knowledge of modern office practices, ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others; strong analytical and communication skills; ability to plan, direct and
supervise the work of others;tact;good judgment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a
Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business
Administration or comparable field, with 2 years of experience:in human resource administration,
public administration or labor relations; or
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York%State registered'college or university with an
Associate's degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business
Administration or comparable field, with 4 years of experience in human resource administration,
public administration or labor relations.