Nixa Fire
Protection District

Accounting & Human Resource Manager

The Human Resource Manager is an essential component of the administrative team and is responsible for the administration, coordination, and evaluation of various HR functions including; compliance, compensation, benefits, organizational planning, organizational development, recruitment, employee relations, employee engagement, employee development, and basic knowledge and experience in employment law (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and EEOC). The HR Division promotes best practices, positive employee and labor relations, provides support and guidance to administrative staff and personnel on various HR topics and functions, and provides resources as needed. This administration position is intended to collaborate primarily with the Fire Chief, administrative staff and Board of Directors in the facilitation, coordination, administrative, and the logistical activities of the Nixa Fire District.
Positions remain open until filled
Schedule: Administration Division

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Collaborate with the Fire Chief in matters related to employee relations and assist in developing HR goals and objectives.
  • Recommend, develop, implement and administer HR related policies and
  • Foster collaboration among administrative staff, supervisors and team members on employee relations issues, conflict resolution, problem solving, policy interpretation, employee recognition, and performance management.
  • Assist/facilitate the process of formal discipline by managing timelines, pre-disciplinary hearings and ensuring proper documentation has been completed.
  • Provide guidance for employees concerning job-related
  • Assist with the development of HR training programs in coordination with the Training
  • Coordinate the recruitment and selection of job applicants; review and screen applicants; participate in interview(s); prepare, coordinate and implement hiring processes with the assistance of administrative staff, and other department staff; develop and maintain recruitment materials, implement strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates to meet position requirements, ensure compliance with government regulations regarding employment.
  • Conduct new employee orientations and administer exit interviews with departing employees.
  • Administer and provide support for employee benefit programs, to include medical, dental, vision, COBRA, disability insurance, life insurance, and health reimbursement accounts, manage the Open Enrollment process (e.g. communication, informational materials, etc.); assist employees who may have questions or concerns regarding benefit programs; develop and maintain benefit-related intranet content.
  • Manage the leave of absence process and administration including: providing quality customer service to employees and management by researching and resolving leave of absence matters, processing all leave of absence requests and maintaining accurate records.
  • Coordinate the administration of workers compensation claims. Maintain confidential personnel records for all employee.
  • Maintain job descriptions for all current job classifications within the District; update as necessary.
  • Conduct salary, benefit and classification analyses; compute and compile survey data and results and make recommendations as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Professional and Ethical Conduct
  • Professional oral/written communication skills
  • Principles and practices of HR administration, documentation, and record keeping
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Initiative, innovative, leadership, and research skills
  • Time Management, and multi-tasking skills
  • Foster collaboration and team building efforts
  • Strong employee/customer focus
  • Modern office procedures, methods, office equipment, computer software applications, and technical skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Adheres to district policy and procedures
  • Business Acumen
  • This position has limited supervisory responsibilities.