Lake County is seeking a highly-qualified individual for the position of Human Resources Director.

This is a full time position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance; a retirement plan with a generous County contribution and paid time off.

The Human Resources Director is responsible for carrying out human resources, payroll, and benefits related duties for the County and may perform responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, recruitment/employment, risk management, collective bargaining negotiation and administrating grievance process, and employment law compliance including workplace investigations related to employment discrimination or other matters. Ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll, and enters timesheet data and information concerning employee status changes into computer records. Responsible for transmitting withholding data, and producing summary reports concerning payroll as scheduled or requested. Maintains all files and records related to personnel, payroll, and benefits. Administers group benefits and insurance plans by updating records, and ensuring timely remittances to carriers or agencies. Acts as an assistant to and may act for the County Administrator, as authorized. Supervises and coordinates Administrative Office staff. Performs variety of related office and administrative duties.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associates Degree or equivalent required with advanced coursework in business administration or Human Resources. Prefer Bachelor’s Degree and advanced coursework in Human

Resources, accounting and bookkeeping.

Experience: Minimum five years’ experience in a governmental and/or office environment. Preferred seven to eight years’ progressively more responsible experience working independently in a governmental Human Resources and accounting office environment.

Any or all of the above may be substituted for commensurate experience and/or education or a combination thereof.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until filled.

Application, resume, and cover letter should be submitted to:

Lake County Administration Office

Attn: County Administrator

800 Tenth Street, Suite 100

Baldwin, MI 49304

Lake County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,820.00 - $75,960.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

Baldwin, MI 49304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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