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Detroit Housing Commission Human Resources Director in Detroit, Michigan
The Human Resources Director is a senior-level position to serve as a trusted confidante and strategic leader to assist with the human capital recruitment, development, engagement, and retention for the organization. The duties include communicating within the organization at all levels and coordinating with management to ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations. The Human Resources Director's responsibilities include, but is not limited to:
• Develop organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues. • Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, and compensation. • Manage human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, and counseling staff. • Develop human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements. • Accomplishes special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities. • Support management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions. • Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies. • Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation. • Update job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities. • Compiling information about compensation and benefits packages based on market data • Maintain communications and participate in meetings and conference calls with the DHC Board and staff, as necessary. • Union contract negotiations
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
? Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or closely related field from an accredited College or University is required. ? Master's Degree in Law is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS ? Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or closely related field from an accredited College or University is required. ? Master's Degree in Law is preferred. ? Must have or be able to acquire a valid state driver's license. ? Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances, and pass a drug screening test administered by the Commission or its designated provider. ? Must be insurable under the agency's insurance policy.
KNOWLEDGE ? Knowledge of Housing & Urban Development Public Housing regulations and policies pertinent to the department ? Knowledge pertaining to municipal, state, and federal housing acts/laws ? Knowledge of contract law ? Knowledge of labor and employment law ? Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures ? Knowledge of ADA, FLSA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, TITLE VII, EEO, Workers' Compensation, FCRA ? Knowledge of common law, city, state and federal laws, rules of evidence and judicial procedures ? Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements, and policies/procedures ? Knowledge of DHC and departmental policies, procedures, and goals ? Knowledge of organization's structure, policies and procedures ? Knowledge of the principles and practices of automated information systems, and data processing ? Knowledge of the operation of commission and HUD computer system and software ? Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment ? Knowledge of law office procedures and managing the workflow of a law office ? Knowledge and understanding of file, record and matter management systems ? Knowledge of legal terminology, the formats of a variety of legal documents, legal processes and procedures, and court/hearing rules, rec