Human Resources Manager (Sheriff)

Shelby County TN; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Sheriff's Office is seeking an experienced Human Resources Department Management representative to oversee payroll, personnel functions, and budget control under strategic direction. The role may involve labor relations and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

The incumbent will supervise a HR team and coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and policy development for a large public safety organization. Strong leadership and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience in a professional/managerial level of human resources.
• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, human resources or closely related field; OR equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Managerial experience in human resources for a law enforcement agency preferred.
• Professional certification from SHRM or HR certification institute preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll and personnel functions including applicant hiring, orientation, training, promotions, classifications, discipline, termination and retirement, as well as benefits, on-the-job injuries, leave records, and payroll.
• Develop and interpret HR policy and advise staff on administrative procedures.
• Prepare, monitor, and control the assigned Personnel Control Budget.
• Prepare reports to assist administration and managers in personnel/resource management.
• Advise staff on employment policies and procedure priorities; provide HR-related technical assistance.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll administration

Policy interpretation

Budget management

Labor relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

PHR or SPHR preferred

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Position Summary

As the primary Human Resources Department Management representative and working with administrative direction from the Chief Administrative Officer of the Sheriff's Office, incumbent will handle a wide variety of complex and discretionary administrative matters including preparing, monitoring, and controlling the Personnel Control Budget, as well as other personnel and payroll matters. May assist with Labor Relations matters regarding any applicable bargaining units and will handle matters involving federal, state, and local laws and regulations on personnel and labor related matters.

Pay Grade: 55

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience in a professional/managerial level of human resources; and
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, human resources or closely related field; OR
• Equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• Managerial experience in human resources for a law enforcement agency preferred.
• Professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) or the HR Certification Institute (PHR or SPHR) preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for payroll and personnel functions to ensure activities are completed effectively and efficiently. These activities include, but are not limited to applicant hiring process, orientation, training, counseling, promotions, classifications, discipline, termination and retirement, as well as employee benefits, employee recognition, on-the-job injuries, leave records, and payroll.
• Assists in developing Human Resource policy as well as interpreting and evaluating policies.
• Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and controlling assigned Personnel Control Budget
• Prepares reports to assist administration and managers in management of personnel and allocated resources.
• Confers with and advises staff on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods.
• Provides Human Resources related technical assistance to all staff members as necessary.
• Counsels with and serve as an advocate for employees.
• Provides and coordinates Sheriff's Office indoctrination to all new employees and facilitates interviews for position openings.
• Coordinates closely with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Training Academy in training/certification activities of the Sheriff's Office.
• Serves as key management representative in matters involving employment law.
• Works closely with Sheriff's Office command and management/supervisory personnel regarding employment and payroll matters.
• Supervises, directs, develops, trains, and evaluates a Human Resources team of approximately ten (10) to twelve (12) employees; assigns work, monitors performance, ensures accountability, and supports staff development.
• Manages and coordinates high-volume recruitment, screening, hiring, and onboarding for large public safety academy classes, including administering or coordinating written examinations, psychological evaluations, background investigations, and physical agility testing, with the goal of completing the required pre-employment processes and onboarding within two (2) months, subject to applicable requirements and screening results.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Demonstrated experience with Human Resource principles and practices especially as applied in a public/government setting.
• Knowledge of public administration procedures and practices
• Ability to conduct confidential investigations.
• Ability to relate to public employees at all levels of responsibility.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Skills in accounting procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations, making decisions, and solving problems.
• Knowledge of selected computer software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and Access)

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public