HR Manager - People & Operations

TOWN OF APEX invites applications for the position of: HR Manager - People & Operations EXPECTEDHIRING RANGE: $95,765 - 117,26 (full salary range from $95,765 - 148,404) WORKLOCATION: 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm POSTINGCLOSING DATE: Open until filled, priority given to those applications received before November 11th Please note: Resumes and Cover Letters are required Step into a pivotal leadership role that shapes the employee experience and drives organizational excellence. We’re seeking a strategic and highly skilled Human Resources professional to oversee and elevate the day‑to‑day operations of our Employee Relations and Classification & Compensation functions. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team, provide expert guidance on complex HR matters, and ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational goals. As a trusted partner to the Human Resources Director, you’ll also serve as their backup and collaborate on key initiatives and high‑impact projects that move the department forward. This is a dynamic opportunity for a proactive HR leader who thrives on problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and supporting others’ success. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to a role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to meet you. HOW YOUWILL CONTRIBUTE: Oversees area of classification and compensation, including but not limited to, overseeing implementation of any new classification and compensation plans, supervision of annual position study, review of reclassifications, ensuring compensation policy is appropriately administered, and supervision of Compensation Analyst. Oversees employee relations policies and practices, to include supervision of Human Resources Business Partner team, who are first point of contact and resolution for daily employee relations issues. Provides support and assistance to the Human Resources Director; serves in the absence of the Human Resources Director. Provides regular guidance, training, feedback and encouragement to Compensation Analyst and Human Resources Business Partners. Evaluates human resources processes and systems applicable to divisions supervised and leverages technology to create efficiencies. Develops and recommends policies, procedures, programs and performance benchmarks pertaining to divisions supervised. Monitors legislation and best practices in human resources management and communicates to HR staff members. Resolves complex, sensitive and controversial problems involving all aspects of public personnel administration; consults with Human Resources Director in resolution of problems. Develops complex reports and analysis on human resource management, operational and administrative activities, performance indicators and workload indicators for the department and organization; makes data-driven recommendations. Reviews organizational systems and processes related to portfolio area and recommends solutions and new programs. Performs other job-related tasks as required. WHAT SETSYOU UP FOR SUCCESS: Bachelor’sdegree in human resources, business, psychology, or related field with aminimum of three (3) years of experiencein Human Resources; experience in advising, coaching and/or supervising others;or any equivalent combination of education and experience. WHAT SETS YOU APART: A master’sdegree or PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred. Inaddition, experience in the specific areas of employee relations andcompensation within a local government setting is highly desired. GET TOKNOW APEX: Known as "The Peak of Good Living",the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a currentpopulation of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine'sBest Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our HumanResources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - iscommitted to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with amission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizesindividual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package andhave a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Townis an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratingreceived in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees. BENEFITSTHAT SUPPORT YOU: Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required) Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS) Traditional sick and vacation leave 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation) Providing a safe work environment for ouremployees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully completea pre-employment drug test,post-offer functional testing (if required byposition),background verifications including references, criminal recordand driver's license check prior to employment.Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regardtoage, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, politicalaffiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr