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Human Resources Director

Job Summary

The Human Resources Director is responsible for the administration and direction of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation human resource’s function. This position requires an extensive depth of expertise and knowledge in human resources that can be used to develop and implement policies and procedures as well as determine efficient and innovative ways to accomplish the organization’s business strategies.

Essential Job Duties

Manages the development and implementation of the human resources department. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruitment, and retention.
Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs.
Administers and oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; succession planning, productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; risk management, and training and development.
Creates a superior work culture through an emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in all employees.
Maintains the utmost discretion and confidentiality in dealing with employee records and business information.
Studies and assesses benefits needs and trends; recommends benefit programs to the President & CEO.
Provides input to the President & CEO during the budget process; identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the President & CEO.

Other Job Duties & Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

After Hours Responsibilities

The incumbent in this position must have the ability to work additional hours, including weekends and evenings as occasionally required with or without significant prior notice.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or a closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Human Resources Certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.) preferred but not required.
Minimum 5+ years of human resources management experience is required.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include:

Administration and Management: Principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods.
Personnel and Human Resources (HR): Policies and practices involved in personnel/HR functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; employee relations, and organizational development.
Law and Government: Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to human resources administration.
Confidentiality: Methods, techniques, and precautions for the proper handling of classified, confidential, and sensitive information.
Knowledge of general principles of local government operations.

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include:

Excellent planning, project management, prioritization, organization, and procedure writing skills are required.
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading.
Self-starter who is motivated, proactive, professional, and driven by a positive action-oriented approach.
Highly accurate with attention to detail that can stand up to the scrutiny of internal and external auditors is a requirement in all aspects of the position.
Highly reliable and responsible while demonstrating sound judgement, integrity, thoroughness, discretion, and dependability.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include:

Ability to quickly learn organizational policies and procedures.
Ability to act and conduct tasks in an ethical and professional manner.
Ability to perform duties both independently and as part of a team, with sound judgement and initiative.
Ability to direct and manage various projects, administer policies and procedures, and adhere to comprehensive strategic plans.
Ability to comprehend and prepare clear, concise, complex reports.
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment while working on multiple projects concurrently and properly prioritize tasks in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
Ability to become proficient in new applications for future growth and compliance.
Ability to respond to unplanned and high stress organizational situations calmly, quickly, and efficiently and to work in potential high stress situations for extended periods of time using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, DEMEC staff, and DEMEC Members.
Ability to lead by example and inspire confidence.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to expand knowledge in a fast-paced industry and field.
Ability to successfully pass a State of Delaware background check.

Physical / Environmental Demands

Requires the use of standard office equipment.
Incumbent frequently sits, walks, and stands for an extended period of time.
Must be able to lift and carry related materials or parts of at least 25lbs while adhering to safety standards.
Must be able to lift materials overhead to complete job tasks as needed.
Must be able to type on a keyboard, use a mouse, and view monitors for an extended period of time in an administrative setting.

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations

Requires a current valid driver’s license with no outstanding violations.
Requires adequate personal and vehicle insurance as specified in the Employee Handbook.

Special Requirements / Company Culture

The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation requires that all employees must consistently demonstrate their ability to be professional, courteous, and competent in all their interactions with the public, members, and fellow employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DEMEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DEMEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or other basis coved by appropriate law. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@demecinc.net. Position will remain open until filled.

Senior Vice President Administration – DEMEC

Job Summary

The Senior Vice President (SVP) is responsible for supporting the implementation of short and long-term strategic priorities and business objectives through strategic planning, project management, and operational execution. The SVP coordinates with staff to enhance business performance and generate unity through communication and cooperation in departments. The SVP serves as governance to establish processes across business operations functions to drive annual strategy, budgeting process, communications strategy, and special projects while working closely with the President & CEO.

Essential Job Duties

Collaborate closely with the President & CEO on designing and implementing short and long-range goals, strategies, plans, policies, and procedures.
Ability to take direction and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and ensure flawless execution of those plans.
Communicate and submit reports on all matters of importance to the President & CEO in a timely and concise manner.
Assist the President & CEO to carry out and fulfill the Company’s strategic plan as required.
Maintain and direct the daily business operations including government relations, general business administration functions, programs, projects, and others as assigned.
Oversee delivery of projects, programs, and initiatives, calling out risks to President & CEO, ensuring mitigation strategies are developed and implemented as necessary.
Oversee the contracting process including the negotiations, preparations, and execution of a variety of contracts.
Establish, communicate, and implement business operations-related processes and “best practices” to ensure a quality, consistent, and effective experience is delivered to agency’s owners/members/customers.
Develop and maintain relationships with agency’s owners/members/customers including state legislative leaders, Mayors and Council members, community leaders, media companies, and their professionals and network with all necessary professional affiliations.
Lead, coach, manage, and develop staff per the Company’s organization chart. Build bench strength in critical support areas and mentor employees to encourage performance and maintain Company’s culture.
Evaluate performance by analyzing, interpreting, and setting data and metrics.
Provide support in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff. Oversee new employee onboarding and integration.
Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and develop personnel.
Facilitate professional development, training, and certification activities for employees and management.
Maintain and update human resources policies and standard operation procedures in alignment with Company’s guidelines and processes.
Oversee the employee relations process including providing counsel on employee relations strategy, investigation of issues, government programs and compliance with legal requirement, and coaching support.
Foster teamwork, collaboration, and a success-oriented, accountable environment within the Company.
Embody and uphold the Company mission, vision, values, and culture.
Assist with succession planning and strategic planning initiatives.
Ensure honest and effective communications with the CEO, and the agency’s governing body to ensure a high level of trust.

Other Job Duties & Responsibilities

After Hours Responsibilities

The incumbent in this position must have the ability to work additional hours, including weekends and evenings as occasionally required with or without significant prior notice.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
7+ years of leadership or management experience required; experience building and leading high functioning teams with multiple direct reports, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience developing, maintaining, and improving processes to achieve greater efficiencies and performance.
Prior experience in Human Resources management.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include:

Knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures.
Trust-based leadership style with high ethical standards and professional conduct, possessing competence, judgment, and personal commitment to the Company.
Thorough knowledge of project management and process improvement.
Thorough knowledge of people management/leadership

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include:

Excellent planning, project management, prioritization, organizational, and procedure writing skills are required.
Strong business acumen and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Excellent written communication skills, including proofreading.
Self-starter who is motivated, proactive, professional, and driven by a positive action-oriented approach.
Highly accurate with attention to detail that can stand up to the scrutiny of internal and external auditors is a requirement in all aspects of the position.
Highly reliable and responsible while demonstrating sound judgement, integrity, thoroughness, discretion, and dependability.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position include:

Ability to quickly learn Company policies and procedures.
Ability to act and conduct tasks in an ethical and professional manner.
Ability to perform duties both independently and as part of a team, with sound judgement and initiative.
Ability to direct and manage various projects, administer policies and procedures, and adhere to comprehensive strategic plans.
Ability to comprehend and prepare clear, concise, complex reports.
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment while working on multiple projects concurrently and properly prioritize tasks in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
Ability to become proficient in new applications for future growth and compliance.
Ability to respond to unplanned and high stress organizational situations calmly, quickly, and efficiently and to work in potential high stress situations for extended periods of time using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, DEMEC staff, and DEMEC Members.
Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the work of a professional and technical organization and effectively lead groups and individuals.
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive financial, administrative, and technical studies and reports.
Ability to connect the dots across teams, insights, and initiatives.
Ability to lead by example and inspire confidence.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to expand knowledge in a fast-paced industry and field.
Ability to influence and lead.
Ability to successfully pass a State of Delaware background check.

Physical / Environmental Demands

Requires the use of standard office equipment.
Incumbent frequently sits, walks, and stands for an extended period of time.
Must be able to lift and carry related materials or parts of at least 25lbs while adhering to safety standards.
Must be able to lift materials overhead to complete job tasks as needed.
Must be able to type on a keyboard, use a mouse, and view monitors for an extended period of time in an administrative setting.

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations

Requires a current valid driver’s license with no outstanding violations.
Requires adequate personal and vehicle insurance as specified in the Employee Handbook.

Special Requirements / Company Culture

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@demecinc.net. Position will remain open until filled.