Township of Morris, NJ Article VI Human Resources Manager

[Adopted 2-28-2018 by Ord. No. 04-18]

§ 102-27 Creation of position.

There is hereby created the position of Human Resources Manager.

§ 102-28 Qualifications.

The Human Resources Manager shall have the following qualifications:

A. Qualifications.

(1) Have five years' experience in Human Resources and/or a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Social Sciences or related field.

(2) Have considerable knowledge of personnel management and procedures.

(3) Have considerable knowledge of the personnel laws and guidelines, both state and federal.

(4) Have a human resources certification or in the process of obtaining same.

§ 102-29 Tasks.

The Human Resources Manager shall perform the following tasks: Under the direction of the Township Administrator the Human Resources Manager shall serve as assistant personnel officer, risk manager, safety coordinator, leave and benefit accrual coordinator, DOL compliance officer, assistant press information officer, and perform the duties and related work as required.

§ 102-30 Duties.

The Human Resources Manager shall be a confidential employee, privy to personnel matters, disciplinary matters, contract negotiations and other sensitive matters.

A. Examples of work.

(1) Coordinate employee hiring process.

(2) Mandatory leave coordinator.

(3) Employee leave accrual management.

(4) Management of workers compensation, automobile, property damage, liability and other claims.

(5) Safety coordinator.

(6) Federal and state mandatory reporting.

(7) Employee handbook policies maintenance and updates.

(8) Prepare media releases.

(9) Assist Township Administrator with projects or duties, as assigned.