County Coordinator

Murray County is taking applications for full-time County Coordinator.  Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Duties include but not limited to: Serves as Clerk to the Board of Commissioners by attending all meetings. Prepares and distributes agendas with background material. Prepares meeting minutes and maintains permanent records as required. Prepares resolutions, reports to the Board and prepares correspondence. Serves as the Commissioners designated representative as required. Meets with the County Board on a regular basis and presents recommendations for policy and personnel items for their consideration; implements applicable Board actions and decisions and carries out Board directives. Acts as lead staff for the Personnel Committee. Serves as a liaison between the County Board and employees, supervisors, and other agencies. Reviews, develops, interprets, implements and maintains Murray County Employee Policies. Responsible for benefit administration. Serves as group leader for insurances, leads bidding processes and insurance committee meetings, organizes annual enrollment, and maintains insurance coverage for all eligible employees. Assists employees with providing explanation of county benefits and helping to resolve issues. Maintains the official Murray County Job Classification/Pay Scale system. Certifies all salary changes, assists with payroll adjustments and corrections as necessary, and works with Auditor-Treasurer’s Office in resolving payroll issues. Develops a performance management system including administering a progressive discipline system and performance appraisal system. Advises department heads/supervisors on disciplinary problems and participates in investigation of personnel complaints and grievances. Develops effective recruitment program including advertising, interviewing and hiring of employees. Responsible for orientation of new employees. Acts as Murray County’s main point of contact for collective bargaining agreements including coordination of negotiations and implementing contract specifications. Participates in resolving grievances. Coordination of countywide safety programs and development. Stays informed on human resources issues, trends, laws, policies, regulations, etc. affecting county government by conducting research and attending various workshops, training sessions, and association meetings. Acts as lead staff for the Personnel Committee, Labor Negotiations Committee, and Insurance Committee. Also chairs the Department Head Meetings and Safety Meetings. Qualifications: Minimum of a Master’s Degree with a major in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Public Administration, or other closely related field. Must have at least two years in relevant work experience, OR a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in the same fields as previously stated. Must have experience in general human resources functions such as: policy development, benefits administration, labor relations, compensation administration, recruitment, and performance management. Supervisory experience preferred. Effective communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to work independently and have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the County Board, employees, supervisors, other agencies and the public; to make impartial decisions regarding personnel issues, and to respect and maintain confidentiality. Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with the HRIS and payroll reporting systems required. Must have valid driver’s license. PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Salary Range $33.81 - $42.27 per hour

Contact: Murray County Human Resources Office by 4:30 p.m. on March 2, 2012  Phone: 507-836-1149

Posted: February 2, 2012

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Human Resources Director

Murray County is taking applications for full-time Human Resources Director.  Hours are Monday through  Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Duties include but not limited to: Meets with the County Board on a regular basis and presents recommendations for policy and personnel items for their consideration; implements applicable Board actions and decisions and carries out Board directives. Acts as lead staff for the Personnel Committee. Serves as a liaison between the County Board and employees, supervisors, and other agencies. Reviews, develops, interprets, implements and maintains Murray County Employee Policies. Responsible for benefit administration. Serves as group leader for insurances, leads bidding processes and insurance committee meetings, organizes annual enrollment, and maintains insurance coverage for all eligible employees. Assists employees with providing explanation of county benefits and helping to resolve issues. Maintains the official Murray County Job Classification/Pay Scale system. Certifies all salary changes, assists with payroll adjustments and corrections as necessary, and works with Auditor-Treasurer’s Office in resolving payroll issues. Develops effective recruitment program including advertising, interviewing and hiring of employees. Responsible for orientation of new employees. Acts as Murray County’s main point of contact for collective bargaining agreements including coordination of negotiations and implementing contract specifications. Participates in resolving grievances. Develops a performance management system including administering a progressive discipline system and performance appraisal system. Advises department heads/supervisors on disciplinary problems and participates in investigation of personnel complaints and grievances. Stays informed on human resources issues, trends, laws, policies, regulations, etc. affecting county government by conducting research and attending various workshops, training sessions, and association meetings. Acts as lead staff for the Personnel Committee, Labor Negotiations Committee, and Insurance Committee. Also chairs the Department Head Meetings and participates in Safety Meetings. Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration or related field. Must have at least four years relevant work experience. Must have experience in general human resources functions such as: policy development, benefits administration, labor relations, compensation administration, recruitment, and performance management. Supervisory experience preferred. Effective communication and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to work independently and have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the County Board, employees, supervisors, other agencies and the public; to make impartial decisions regarding personnel issues, and to respect and maintain confidentiality. Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with the HRIS and payroll reporting systems required. Must have valid driver’s license. PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Salary Range: $24.27 - 30.34 per hour

Contact: Murray County Human Resources Office by 4:30 p.m. on March 2, 2012   Phone: 507-836-1149

Posted: February 7, 2012

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We are excited to announce that Murray County communities have been invited to participate in the Blandin Community Leadership Program (BCLP) in 2012. 

The Blandin Community Leadership Program is designed to develop leadership skills in individuals who reflect the diversity of their communities – educators, business people, elected leaders, healthcare professionals, social workers, spiritual leaders, volunteers, retirees, etc. All participants share one thing in common: a commitment to their community and a willingness to be involved in shaping its future.   The program will be offered free of charge to those selected to participate.

If you have questions, please contact Becky Adams at the Blandin Foundation, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or toll free 877-882-2257.