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Interested in more than just a job. Click HERE to learn how CFPUA is invested in our community-and in you. Job Summary Cape Fear Public Utility Authority seeks an experienced Human Resources (HR) Director to lead the organization's HR strategy and oversee a variety of HR programs including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, compliance, workforce planning and occupational health and safety.

This role partners with executive leadership to build a positive workplace culture, strengthen organizational capability, and ensure alignment between HR initiatives and CFPUA's mission and organizational goals. This position is assigned to pay grade R39. Essential Job Functions Develops plans and programming, formulates budgetary data, assigns job duties, conducts employee evaluations, prepares contractual obligations, develops educational curriculum, and reports parameters as they relate to the overall programming of the office.

Develops a human resources management system for CFPUA that ensures employment shall be based on the principle that CFPUA seeks to identify by selecting and employing the highest qualified candidates for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, marital status, sex age, physical or mental disability or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Develops and manages the annual division goals consistent and supportive of the CFPUA mission and goals to include developing, collecting, and evaluating performance measures for developing and overseeing division policies and procedures and implementing improvements for programs. Oversees programs for employee recognition.

Oversees the development and implementation of classification and pay plans for CFPUA, maintains classification specifications, and updates the pay plan on a regular basis. Oversees the performance evaluation program. Oversees the development and implementation of CFPUA benefits program.

Directs investigations and makes determinations and resolutions regarding complaints by CFPUA employees of discrimination and/or unfair treatment in employment. Oversees recruitment and selection of new employees for CFPUA; works with managers to develop job specifications, advertising, screening applications, and negotiating compensation. Develops and oversees the department budget to meet operational goals and programs consistent with accounting, budgeting, and management principles to include approving expenditures and budget change requests.

Assesses the training needs for CFPUA; ensures employee development training meets the assessed needs; conducts training in sexual harassment and equal employment law updates to include developing training materials and scheduling employees for training. Oversees the preparation and maintenance of all personnel and medical records for all CFPUA employees. Develops and maintains human resource policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or CFPUA rules, standards, and guidelines. Serves as a member of CFPUA leadership team. Provides advice and recommendations to the Executive Director, department directors and managers.

Participates in local and state human resources or professional meetings; interacts with customers, local citizens, and outside groups. Accounts for inventory and/or property. Determines individual benefit eligibility.

This position is a member of the organization management team and is responsible for demonstrating and holding others accountable to the CFPUA values. This position is required to work in partnership with their own department and all other CFPUA departments toward achieving organizational goals. This position is responsible for creating a culture of belonging and inclusion.

This position works in partnership with the Human Resources department to ensure staff completes all relevant employment training. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all CFPUA policies and procedures. This position works in partnership with the Human Resources department to ensure compliance with federal and state employment law.

Makes recommendations that impact the budget. Manages the budget within assigned department. Exercises a purchasing authority up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.

Performs other related job duties as assigned. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. Education, Experience, and Other Requirements Bachelor's degree in human resources, management, business administration or any related course study.

Seven (7) years of professional work experience including managerial experience in human resources or any related work field. PSHRA Certified Professional or SHRM/PHR certifications are preferred. Other Requirements Other Essential Job Specifications YES NO Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.

X Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas. X Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. X Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.

X Requires travel between CFPUA sites. X Use or repair of small/light equipment (power tools). X Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).

X Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants). X Physical Requirements None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift Frequent - 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift Very Frequent - More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift NONE SOME FREQUENT VERY FREQUENT Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking.

May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment. X Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.

X Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.

X Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

X Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

X Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.