Lower Southampton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Township only accepts applications for posted vacancies. Lower Southampton Township does not keep applications on file.
There is currently one employment opportunity.
Human Resources Director/Assistant Township Manager
Qualifications
Lower Southampton Township is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to serve as Human Resources Director/Assistant Township Manager with 5+ years of comprehensive experience in Human Resources Management and knowledge of local government operations, programs, and procedures.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business-related degree. Master’s degree is preferred. SHRM certification is a plus. Must be willing to obtain.
- Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience in municipal government and Human Resources.
- Skills: Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is also a must. Ability to act with ethics, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are a must.
- Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of policies and practices of public administration; working knowledge of municipal finance, human resources, public works, public safety, and community development. Skill in planning, directing, and administering municipal programs.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge in compliance, employee relations, and workforce planning
- Knowledge in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, ADA, and FMLA updates
- Strategic Leadership – advising on best practices and initiatives to ensure alignment with the goals and objectives of the organization
- Leading, mentoring, recruiting, and developing a team of professionals, establishing clear goals and performance metrics, and overseeing their professional development and evaluations
- Managing employee relations strategies to ensure a positive work environment and consistency across business units
- Provide effective coaching, counseling, and progressive disciplinary strategies on all employee relations issues, up to and including terminations
- Managing legal litigation related to employment issues, partnering with legal counsel as needed, and mitigating risk through proactive HR practices
- Assists in the coordination of Benefits Open Enrollment and provides the necessary support and related communication
- Engage with the Board of Supervisors and Township Manager
- Coordinate and take part in the negotiation of bargaining groups and their contracts
- Project Management: Manages both short-term and long-term projects as assigned by the Township Manager that mitigate township risk and enhance fiscal prudence while continuing strong customer/resident services.
- Liaison and Communication: Serves as a key contact for residents, staff, elected officials, and various commissions like the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board.
- Policy Implementation: Works to implement policies and procedures set by the Township Manager and Board of Supervisors, developing new policies as needed.
- Supervision: May be responsible for supervising or directing staff, consultants, and outside vendors to complete various projects.
- Public Engagement: Represents the Township at community events and interacts with the public on various matters, often requiring strong customer service skills.
- Relief: Stands in for the Township Manager in the event of extended absence due to leave or illness.
- Grant Knowledge: Grant research, writing, and submission is recommended.
- Role: Will play a front-line management role with understanding terms of CBA’s, payroll implications, and budget outcomes.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to administration@lstwp.org.
Lower Southampton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
