Human Resources Manager

Board of Public Works of the City of Lewes (DE); Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Public Works of the City of Lewes (DE) seeks an HR Manager to oversee human resources practices, employee relations, recruitment, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, and training initiatives.

This role serves as a key advisor to leadership, ensuring HR strategies align with organizational objectives and applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification within 1 year (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, SPHR).
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive HR experience with supervisory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate with vendors.
• Oversee performance management systems and employee evaluations.
• Handle employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain HR records and reporting systems in accordance with regulations.
• Coordinate training and professional development programs.

Skills

HR policy

Employee relations

Recruitment

Compliance

HRIS

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Professional certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) within 1 year

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes. This role supports organizational goals by managing employee relations, recruitment, compliance, benefits administration, performance management, and training initiatives. The HR Manager serves as a key advisor to leadership and ensures HR strategies align with organizational objectives and applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate with vendors
• Oversee performance management systems and employee evaluations
• Handle employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and investigations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain HR records and reporting systems in accordance with regulations
• Coordinate training and professional development programs
• Support organizational change management initiatives
• Advise leadership on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises HR staff
• Provides guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations for HR team members
• Delegates tasks and ensures timely completion of HR functions
• May participate in hiring, discipline, and termination decisions

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive HR experience
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial HR role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) within 1 year of employment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily office-based professional setting
• May require occasional attendance at meetings, trainings, or events outside normal business hours
• Frequent interaction with employees, managers, and external partners
• May involve handling sensitive or high-pressure situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via electronic means
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds
• Ability to travel locally between work sites if required