Human Resources Director

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or IPMA-CP/SCP) strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including supervisory/leadership responsibilities; municipal or public-sector experience preferred.

Under the general supervision of the City Administrator, the Human Resources Director is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the City’s Human Resource’s function. The Director designs, implements, and oversees HR policies, programs, and services that ensure compliance with applicable laws, foster organizational effectiveness, support employee well-being, and advance the City’s mission of public service.

The Director provides guidance on organizational structure, talent acquisition, workforce planning, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, risk management, and workplace culture. This role serves as the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer, and Title VI Coordinator. The Director manages and directs the work of HR staff, including the Benefits and Risk Coordinator, and provides oversight for the City’s benefits, risk management, and safety programs.

Examples of Duties

• • Serves as a trusted advisor to the City Administrator, Mayor, Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and department heads on HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Ensures HR programs align with municipal best practices and evolving workforce needs.
  • Develops, maintains, and enforces personnel policies, procedures, and employee handbook provisions in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Administers compliance with FMLA, FLSA, Title VI, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, and other applicable laws/regulations.
  • Oversee workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievance resolution; provides expert guidance to leadership on employee relations matters.
  • Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, and orientation of employees across all departments.
  • Oversee, Design and/or administer training and professional development programs, including supervisory and leadership training, compliance training, and succession planning.
  • Manages the City’s compensation and classification system; oversees employee benefits, retirement plans, and wellness programs; serves as liaison to insurance providers and retirement administrators. Ensures compliance with state/local retirement requirements and federal benefit mandates.
  • Provides leadership for risk management programs, including workers’ compensation, OSHA reporting, and employee safety initiatives. Coordinates with the City’s Safety Committee and insurance partners to reduce workplace incidents and claims.
  • Directs the use of the City’s HRIS system to ensure accurate recordkeeping, reporting, and analytics.
  • Prepares, monitors, and administers the Human Resources Department budget; evaluates service effectiveness and ensures alignment of resources with City goals.
  • Writes and updates job descriptions, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance. Directs classification and compensation studies as needed.