Human Resources Director

Job Description

The Director of Human Resources serves as the city’s chief human resources officer and trusted advisor on workforce and employment matters. The HR Director is responsible for guiding the human resources strategy, overseeing labor relations and collective bargaining, and supporting a positive and productive workplace culture. Working in partnership with the Mayor, department heads, and employees throughout the organization, the Director plays a critical role in balancing operational needs, employee interests, and the city’s commitment to delivering high-quality public services.

The position also provides critical financial leadership by overseeing the department’s operating budget, conducting compensation and classification analyses, evaluating the fiscal impacts of personnel policies and labor agreements, and supporting long-term workforce planning and budgeting efforts. The Director works closely with city leadership to ensure that compensation, benefits, and workforce investments align with organizational priorities and fiscal sustainability.

The successful candidate will find an opportunity to make a lasting impact by advancing modern HR practices, strengthening employee engagement, fostering positive labor-management relationships, and helping city leadership address the evolving challenges and opportunities facing today’s municipal workforce.

To learn more about the city, the position, salary, benefits and application process, please visit the Collins Center for Public Management web page: www.umb.edu/cpm/recruitments/