Performance and Human Capital Manager

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

Description

Gaston County’s Human Resources Department plays a vital role in recruiting and retaining top talent to serve the community. The department is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace that values all employees.

The Human Resources team is responsible for maintaining accurate personnel records, managing benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and workers' compensation, as well as overseeing timekeeping and accident reporting. Additionally, Human Resources provides technical assistance to other County departments, helping them meet their unique needs and objectives.

An hourly salary range of $37.50 to $43.59 is anticipated for this position.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered essential for an employee to perform.

• Supervise and lead the talent acquisition team. Oversee employee engagement programs and activities for the organization, including identifying areas of concern within departments that impact employee engagement, retention, and recruiting efforts.
• Develop, initiate, and maintain effective programs for workforce retention, promotion, and succession planning. Oversee the applicant tracking system (NeoGov), create job postings, and facilitate intake meetings. Analyze data and statistics to identify trends and patterns, focusing on recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, and turnover. Support the Human Resources Director in driving cultural change across the organization and strengthening the organization’s people capabilities through collaboration and partnerships. Oversee the development of initiatives that shape the culture; Accomplish department objectives by supervising staff, organizing, and monitoring work processes.
• Oversee the maintenance and execution of the performance management system and processes, including manager education, current job descriptions, standards of performance, and performance evaluation instruments; Research and assist in the development of performance management training programs that focus on enabling the workforce to achieve improvements; Identifies and recommends reasonable short and long term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
• Gather data, create reports, and conduct data analysis to provide insight and actionable strategic solutions.
• Collaborates with County Strategic Plan partners to establish HR goals and objectives that will help propel the County's Strategic Plan. This visionary directive includes developing Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound goals that use relevant metrics and work plans to accomplish.
• Conducts NEO orientation and oversees special projects assigned to the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or another related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources experience is required.
• Must have at least two (2) years of progressive leadership and supervisory experience in managing personnel or major projects.

• Talent acquisition experience.
• Experience with HRIS software.

Additional Information

The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.