Human Resources Director

About the role

The City of Edmonds is looking for a Human Resources Director to lead and oversee all HR functions, including compliance, recruitment and selection, employee development and training, labor relations, compensation and benefits, policy development and workplace safety. The Director acts as chief spokesperson during contract negotiations, advises the Mayor and City leadership on staffing, performance and organizational issues, and manages a dedicated HR team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated HR team, conduct labor negotiations and oversee employee relations and investigations
• Administer classification and compensation systems and develop and manage the department's budget
• Coordinate citywide HR initiatives and contribute to long-range organizational planning
• Ensure HR policies comply with evolving state requirements and civil service rules
• Maintain productive, cooperative relationships with union leaders and other stakeholders
• Act as a dependable advisor to the Mayor, City leadership and department directors on personnel matters and compliance

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, employment law, business administration or a related field
• Seven years of increasingly responsible HR experience, including managing or supervising operations, programs and services in one or more HR functional areas
• Four years of staff supervisory, management and budgetary responsibility for a department or major division, preferably in a public sector environment
• Experience acting as chief spokesperson during contract negotiations
• SHRM-SCP or other HR certifications (SPHR, CEBS, CMS, CLRP, CCP) preferred; equivalent education and experience considered

Required skills

• Broad, hands-on knowledge of compensation and benefits, recruitment, risk management and employee development
• Substantial experience in labor relations and negotiations
• Project-management abilities and comfort working with employees at all levels

What we offer

• Salary of $160,662 - $215,304
• 80 hours of management leave per year plus two weeks of front-loaded vacation in the first year
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, AD&D and LTD insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and participation in the State Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts and three deferred compensation plans