Chief People Officer Hybrid: Compliance & Talent

St. Mary; Camden (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission seeks an experienced HR Director to plan and direct human resources programs including policy development, workforce planning, and compensation and benefits administration.

The role reports to the Executive Director and oversees recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience or a Master’s with 3+ years, and PHR/SHRM certification.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of employment law and legislative changes.
• Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public.
• Expert knowledge of Human Resources management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of personnel policies and procedures, employment practices and employee benefit plans.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of administrative management, and the ability to interpret them to the staff and the public.
• Ability to read and comprehend relevant documents associated with department operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members; ability to coordinate, advise, supervise and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals.
• Ability to keep relevant parties informed of all major issues and programs and to recommend changes as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the department.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to use available resources to research information.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs HR management programs including classification and pay, employee development, performance evaluations, and safety programs.
• Oversees recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent; develops onboarding, performance management, and succession plans.
• Maintains personnel records and ensures confidentiality and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable personnel laws, policies, and procedures at local, state, and federal levels.
• Serves as plan administrator for insurance and annuities; coordinates renewals and resolves benefits issues.
• Teleworks up to two days per week with Director approval; provides HR guidance to staff and management.

Skills

Employment law

HR management

Policy development

Training & development

Recruitment

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Compliance

Records management

Confidentiality

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree +5+ years

Master’s degree +3+ years

PHR or SHRM certification

Job description

St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission seeks an experienced HR Director to plan and direct human resources programs including policy development, workforce planning, and compensation and benefits administration.

The role reports to the Executive Director and oversees recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience or a Master’s with 3+ years, and PHR/SHRM certification.