Human Resources Director

About This Role

Lead countywide HR operations and shape a high-performing, compliant, and service-oriented workforce. This role provides strategic vision and hands-on leadership by directing all functions of the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all countywide HR functions, policies, and practices
• Oversee HR operations, including budgets for health insurance, risk management, and compliance
• Build strong collaborative relationships with officials, department heads, employees, and external partners
• Serve as the lead authority on job classifications, compensation strategies, job evaluations and pay practices
• Lead compensation analysis, labor market benchmarking, and pay equity reviews
• Administer benefits, wellness programs, and cost-effective plan negotiations
• Serve as the county ADA Coordinator, overseeing accommodations, training, and accessibility initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; advise leadership on HR and legal matters
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and staffing strategies
• Advise on employee relations, investigations, discipline, and terminations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Management, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience managing an HR department
• Significant experience in compensation strategies, pay practices, and job classification systems
• Strong working knowledge in developing and managing departmental operations, countywide health insurance and risk management/compliance budgets
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law, benefits administration, compensation, employee relations, and compliance
• Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflict, and handle sensitive matters with discretion
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Management, or a related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience managing an HR department, with significant experience in compensation strategies, pay practices, and job classification systems

Nice to Have

• Public sector experience
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or PSHRA certification

Benefits