Director of Finance and Human Resources

Holmes County General Health District; Millersburg (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Holmes County General Health District is seeking a qualified candidate for the full-time Director of Finance and Human Resources. The role supports daily operations under the Health Commissioner and oversees payroll, AP, revenue tracking, budgeting, grant administration, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal stability and compliance.

The Director also leads human resources and administrative operations, including recruitment, onboarding, records/benefits management, and coordination of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; one year bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Two years governmental accounting or grants management experience preferred.
• One year of human resources or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and monitors the financial operation of the District, including budget, grant and cost reports; coordinates with County Auditor and Data Processing offices.
• Audits Fiscal Clerk tasks, evaluates performance, and participates in hiring decisions for clerical staff.
• Oversees District HR by maintaining personnel files, leaving balances, employment law changes, and policy development.
• Coordinates audits with state examiners and serves as primary contact during audits.
• Ensures maintenance of facilities and coverage of front desk as needed.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field

Job description

The Holmes County General Health District is actively seeking a qualified candidate for the full-timeposition of Director of Finance and Human Resources. Under the direction of the Health Commissioner, the Director of Finance and Human Resources plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Health Department. This position oversees financial functions such as payroll, accounts payable, revenue tracking, budgeting, grant administration, and financial reporting to help ensure the agency's fiscal stability and compliance.

In addition, the Director of Finance and HR manages human resources and administrative operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records/benefits management, and coordination of technology and facility-related needs. The position provides leadership to clerical support staff and may assist with registrar services for birth and death records and front desk coverage when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

1. Directs and monitors the financial operation of the District such as balancing the District’s financial records with the County Auditor and Data Processing offices; reviewing incoming funds, encumbered purchase orders, program billings, and fund balances; preparing grant and cost reports; assisting with the development of program budgets and ensuring programs operate within budgetary constraints and notifying the Health Commissioner and other directors regarding financial issues or concerns.
2. Audits Fiscal Clerk by scheduling and assigning tasks; contributes to evaluating job performance of Fiscal Clerk; receiving and attempting to resolve employee complaints with the direction of the Health Commissioner or designee; recommending pay adjustments; etc.; interviews applicants for Fiscal Clerk position and makes recommendations on hiring.
3. Serves as District Human Resources Officer by maintaining employee personnel files and leave balances; keeping abreast of changes in employment laws and regulations that affect the District; assisting other directors in complying with such laws and regulations; serving as a resource on employment-related issues for the Health Commissioner and other directors; and assisting with the development and implementation of District-wide policies and procedures.
4. Works with Examiners to provide documents, answer questions, and serve as primary contact when audits are conducted on the District or its programs.
5. Work with maintenance staff to ensure agency equipment and systems remain operational and functional. Coordinate repairs as needed.
6. Serve as a back-up to clerical support staff by issuing birth and death records and covering front desk duties when needed.
7. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field. Preferred candidates will have one (1) year of bookkeeping experience, two (2) years of governmental accounting or grants management experience, and one (1) year of human resources or supervisory experience.

Licensure or Certification Requirements: Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable. Must be a Notary Public in Ohio or be willing to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire.

BENEFITS:

• Employees are awarded 12 paid holidays, vacation time, personal time, and sick time.
• Additionally, we offer health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
• Retirement plan is provided through OPERS.

The HCGHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services.