Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources functions within a complex organization. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating HR programs, policies, and initiatives to support organizational objectives, workforce effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Operating with a high level of autonomy, the Director partners closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure human capital strategies align with organizational priorities. The position manages a team of HR professionals and serves as a primary advisor on employee relations, labor issues, workforce planning, and organizational development.
The work is primarily office-based and requires strong relationship‑building skills across internal departments and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and management of the Human Resources function
- Develop, implement, and evaluate HR policies, procedures, and programs to promote efficient operations and equitable employment practices
- Oversee all core HR functions including compensation, benefits, employee relations, investigations, leave administration, training, and talent acquisition
- Prepare and manage the HR operating budget and monitor expenditures
- Partner with department leaders to assess organizational needs and recommend workforce or structural improvements
- Lead labor relations activities, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, and participation in negotiations as applicable
- Oversee benefits administration, including coordination with external vendors and evaluation of cost‑containment strategies
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ADA, EEO, and related requirements
- Provide guidance on classification, compensation, and organizational design initiatives
- Serve as a key spokesperson and advisor on human resources matters
- Lead or support large‑scale HR projects, such as system implementations or organizational studies
- Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership on HR operations and strategic initiatives
- Represent the organization with external partners, regulatory entities, and professional associations as needed
- Perform other related duties in support of organizational objectives
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment law
- Demonstrated experience in HR leadership within a complex, regulated, or multi‑department organization
- Ability to oversee and develop high‑performing HR teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with leadership, employees, and external stakeholders
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational goals into practical HR solutions
- Experience managing sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism
- Proficiency with HR systems and data‑driven decision making
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and initiative
•Preferred Experience and Education
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
- Significant progressive experience in human resources leadership
Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in municipal, governmental, or other public‑sector environments.
Candidates with comparable HR leadership experience from large, highly regulated, or well‑known organizations will also be considered.