Director Of Administration & Hr - Champlain Water District

Client: Champlain Water District
Position Title: Director of Administration & HR
Website: www.champlainwater.org
Location: South Burlington, Vermont
Reports to: General Manager – Joe Duncan
Hiring Range: $85,000 - $110,000

Working for Champlain Water District (CWD) means you make a difference in the lives of over 83,000 customers throughout Chittenden County. You will be part of an organization that provides safe, high quality drinking water by exceeding federal and state requirements. For 22 consecutive years, CWD has won the prestigious “Excellence in Water Treatment” award.
CWD takes care of its employees. Here is what’s in it for you when you join our team:

• Competitive pay – anticipated hiring range of $85,000 - $110,000.
• Excellent work hours of 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday (starting and ending hours are also flexible).
• Platinum-level health insurance plan with the employer contributing 81.5% of the premium.
• Dental and vision benefits that are 100% employer paid.
• Immediate enrollment in the defined benefit retirement plan that includes an 8% match.
• Generous amount of PTO that promotes work life balance. In addition, you receive 4 personal days, 13 holidays, and 12 sick days.
• Parental leave, tuition reimbursement, health club reimbursement, and more.

Position Overview
This senior management position provides oversight and management of administrative functions and is responsible for developing and implementing compliant HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Administrative duties include preparation for Board meetings and follow up, collaborating with senior leadership to develop and implement organization-wide policies, programs, and strategies, and providing support for the Director of Finance and Distribution Department on financial and admin tasks. Primary HR duties include recruiting and staffing, performance and training, labor relations, and employment benefits. This position provides direct supervision of the Utility Administrative Assistant.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager and other Directors to develop the strategic direction of the organization and make ongoing strategic HR decisions to ensure the District's mission is fulfilled.
• Foster a culture that builds collaboration across the organization. Communicate and reinforce the vision and values to all personnel. Create opportunities for career development.
• Stay on top of all required executive duties related to the CWD Board of Commissioners meetings and all legal requirements associated with annual meetings as required by the CWD Charter and the Vermont State Statutes.
• Function as CWD’s Public Information Officer (PIO) relative to the Emergency Response Plan.
• Plan proactively to meet the specific talent needs of each area of expertise by working closely with Directors and teams to understand their unique skillset and staffing requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management and ensure compliance.
• Negotiate and administer labor agreements and grievance resolutions.
• Work collaboratively with and provide coverage for the Director of Finance and Distribution Department on financial and administrative tasks, including required separation of duties.
• Design, implement, and manage the staff evaluation process and ensure the performance management process is efficient and effective for all Directors, supervisors, and staff.
• Maintain all state mandated and CWD required records of job-related accidents and illness where CWD personnel and/or equipment is involved.
• Provide coordination and support for all CWD public relations activities including the CWD Annual Report, the annual Consumer Confidence Report, news conferences, public information, and educational programs to promote the mission of the District.
• Administer human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation and benefits plans, employment policies, worker’s comp, FMLA, onboarding, and performance management.

Education and Experience

• Employee must possess a minimum of an Associate Degree in Human Resource Management or in a related field (i.e., business administration). Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Progressive work experience, including in a supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation.
• Basic knowledge of billing and finance.
• Advanced communication skills and the ability to be creative in a fast paced and stressful daily setting. Initiative-taker with the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with CWD managers, officials, consumers while continually maintaining an approach with a win/win final outcome.

Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Mike Smith, Strategic HR Business Advisor, at talentsolutions@gfc.com. While we appreciate all interest in this exciting opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.

Disclaimer: What is listed above is representative of the position's responsibilities but is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change during employment at the company's discretion. Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP, and our client do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.