Salary: $220,000.00 – $240,000.00 Annually
Location : 401 B Street, San Diego
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Organization Effectiveness
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/21/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description
The creation of this new Director of Human Resources position reflects our investment in expanding and responding to the evolving needs of our workforce and organization. With the full support of leadership, the Director will be responsible for driving change within our HR programs, using innovative strategies to modernize, refresh, and enhance our practices, infrastructure, and services to elevate the entire employee experience. This includes leveraging the skills and talent of the dynamic HR team of 12 professionals to provide best-in-class service and partnerships built on a foundation of customer service, attentiveness, and responsiveness.
The Director will serve as a strategic thought partner to the Senior Director, Organization Effectiveness, and leaders throughout the agency. The Director will provide oversight and direction for the HR program, including the functional areas of talent acquisition, performance management, health, benefits, safety, systems, and employee relations, and will support and mentor the HR team, including three direct reports. This position will have a major impact on our culture through the intentional enhancement of the employee experience across all levels and in every area of SANDAG.
Year One Priorities:
- Talent Acquisition: Reinvigorate our recruitment strategy to attract top talent, and position SANDAG as an employer of choice in today’s competitive market, with a focus on refreshing the classification and compensation programs to align with our current needs.
- Performance Management: Continue to evolve the agency’s performance management program and identify opportunities to elevate leadership and management practices that reflect the values and culture of SANDAG and foster outstanding performance for individuals and teams.
- Technology: Oversee the rollout of our new ERP system. Look for innovative ways to leverage technology to elevate our HR services and capacity.
Job Responsibilities
- Establish operational and fiscal objectives for the HR program and ensure it operates within budget.
- Develop and implement personnel strategies in support of organizational initiatives and business operations in the areas of workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, classification and compensation, benefits, wellness, and safety.
- Provide vision, leadership, and oversight to develop strategies and best practices that promote a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity where all individuals can thrive.
- In partnership with leadership, develop and implement HR policies, programs, systems, and services that support the achievement of agency goals and objectives.
- Build talent acquisition strategy and develop innovative programs to identify, recruit, develop, and retain key talent across the organization.
- Establish progressive total rewards strategies and programs to motivate, recognize, and reward employees to foster high performance and engagement.
- Develop and maintain a performance management program; establish and implement effective methods, practices, tools, and resources to communicate expectations and evaluate employee performance.
- Ensure SANDAG remains in compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor laws and regulations.
- Serve as the EEO Personnel Officer, ensuring SANDAG remains in compliance with EEO requirements and identify, recommend, and implement actions to eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity.
- Act as a liaison to foster and maintain effective employer/employee relations and resolve problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Serve as the primary communicator on all employment-related matters and facilitate communication across all levels within SANDAG; ensure there is an effective approach to employee relations, including staff communication, employee engagement, conflict resolution, recognition programs, and employee feedback programs.
- Lead and oversee HR-related project management efforts from the RFP phase through project completion; ensure projects remain on schedule, adhere to funding requirements, and meet objectives.
Typical Qualifications
- Demonstrated HR experience with strong knowledge of organizational development and HR management principles including labor regulations, state and federal compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
- Strategic, innovative, and hands-on approach to all aspects of HR and operations; adept at analysis, strategic planning, and change management; adaptable and creative in diversifying and modernizing offerings in response to organizational needs.
- A proactive leader dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace; strong background of embedding diverse, inclusive, and equitable strategies within HR initiatives, cultivating a culture of belonging and empowerment for all employees.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral; an active listener and respectful communicator with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, and stakeholders.
Further Information
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States. The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business.
For more information, or to apply, please contact:
Katie Do, Director, Executive Search & Recruiting
Blair Search Partners
1855 1st Ave, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
- Hybrid work options
- 9/80 flexible work schedule
- Pay-for-performance merit increases
- Retirement – Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Retirement – 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
- Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
- Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
- Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
- Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
- Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
- Director level positions are offered a three-year At-Will employment contract, and several enhanced benefits which include a Management Benefit valued at 2.5% of salary that can be applied towards time off, health premiums, or deferred compensation, access to an Executive Health Program, an annual $7,000 contribution to their defined contribution plan, and paid parking.