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Delaware Municiple Electric Cooperation Human Resources Director in Smyrna, Delaware
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Human Resources Director
Adopted 9/14/2023
Job Title: Human Resources Director
Department: N/A
Job Classification: Salaried (\$80,166 - \$113,986)
Schedule: Full-Time
Exemption Status: Exempt
Reports To: President & CEO
Job Summary
The Human Resources Director is responsible for administering, managing, and leading all aspects of the
human resources functions within the organization. This is a hands-on role that requires a strategic leader
with an extensive depth of expertise and knowledge in human resources who can independently handle
the full spectrum of HR duties, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, performance
management, compensation, benefits, training, workforce development, and developing and
implementing HR policies. The HR Director will play a key role in identifying innovative and efficient
strategies to support and advance the overall business objectives and strategies.
Essential Job Duties
1. Develop and implement the Human Resources Department to ensure that strategies are aligned with
the companys goals and objectives.
2. Provide strategic direction and leadership for all HR initiatives to ensure that HR practices are
supporting business needs.
3. Serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on HR-related matters, offering insights on
workforce planning, organizational structure, and talent management.
4. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job requisitions, job postings, resume
screening, candidate interviews, and offer negotiations.
5. Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent and build a diverse
workforce.
6. Administer the onboarding process to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the company.
7. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture by proactively addressing employee concerns,
mediating disputes, and providing conflict resolution.
8. Design and implement employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and recognition programs that
promote employee satisfaction and retention.
9. Serve as a trusted resource for employees, providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and
general HR inquiries.
10. Manage performance appraisal procedures, including goal setting, feedback, and performance
reviews.
Human Resources Director
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11. Guide managers and employees on performance improvement plans and corrective actions when
necessary.
12. Identify training and development needs based on performance evaluations and provide
recommendations for professional growth.
13. Administer and oversee the benefits program, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave
policies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
14. Oversee compensation and benefits benchmarking to stay competitive and ensure equitable pay
practices.
15. Monitor and ensure the organization\'s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and
regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain
compliance.
16. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments in employment law and adjust company
policies as needed to ensure ongoing compliance.
17. Evaluate the organizations training needs and create development programs that enhance employee
skills, foster leadership growth, and support career advancement, including initiatives such as college
courses, workshops, seminars, and e-learning opportunities.
18. Manage HR documentation, including employee records, contracts, performance reviews, and
disciplinary actions. Maintain the utmost discretion and confidentiality in dealing with employee
recor ds and business information.
19. Develop and maintain HR metrics dashboards to track and measure the effectiveness of HR programs
(e.g., retention, engagement, performance, recruitment success).
20. Develop and implement initiatives that promote employee well-being and a safe working
environment.
21. Support business transformations or growth initiatives by providing HR expertise in areas such as
change management, succession planning, performance and talent management, productivity, and
workforce planning.
22. Provide input to the President & CEO during the budget process; identify staffing and recruiting needs;
develop and execute best practices for hiring, talent management, and workforce development.
23. Analyze and evaluate benefits needs and trends; provide recommended benefit program strategies
to the President & CEO.
24. Perform o
