Head of Recruiting & HR

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Human Resources

HUMAN RESOURCES

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community, and home to over 82,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. The City of Redmond is seeking an experienced and collaborative Human Resources Director to lead a full-service department. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Human Resource functions. This includes recruitment and retention, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, organizational and policy development, performance management, safety and workers' compensation, workforce training, and compliance with federal and state laws. This Director is a forward-thinking human resources executive with demonstrated success leading HR operations in a complex public or similarly regulated organization. Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures and provide guidance and interpretation to City Leadership, Council, and staff.

Monitor City operations to determine need for new or modified policies and procedures, prepare proposals and present to Mayor, Council and directors' team, and provide for organization-wide implementation.

Ensure provision of effective human resources services by overseeing the operations of the department, including performance evaluations, training, maintenance of records, orientation sessions, exit interviews, writing/updating personnel manual, and documents.

Direct the recruiting, advertising, testing and pre-screening of applicants, to identify qualified candidates for vacant positions.

Establish employment procedures and ensure consistent application.

Handle grievances, oversee application of discipline, and conduct pre-termination hearings for the Human Resources department.

Oversee training to meet organizational needs and ensure training programs are effectively executed.

Ensure financial well-being of department by monitoring fiscal operations of department. Establish departmental strategy, goals, and objectives and ensure efficient and economical use of department funds, staff resources, materials, facilities, and time.

Commit to LEAN Culture and continuous performance improvement.

Participate as a member of the City senior leadership team who is responsible for governance, strategy, and execution of the Mayor's vision, mission, and the city's values. Remain current with new technologies and trends and recommend innovative processes, procedures, and programs to help the organization and department achieve its objectives efficiently.

Develop, implement, and monitor performance standards and goals and objectives for department managers and line employees.

Develop and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, community leaders, advisory boards, the news media, and/or general public, as appropriate for the job.

All aspects of human resources

Labor and employee relations

Understand government operations.

Develop and interpret personnel policies and procedures

Ability to build trust and create and maintain partnerships

Analyze impact of legislative, administrative, and regulatory requirements

Identify emerging issues, develop, and implement new approaches and/or refine the department's organization structure to generate desired results as efficiently as possible

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field. Eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, public administration, or a closely related field, including at least five years of management experience.

Public sector work experience preferred.

This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan

DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents

OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses

PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS - with (13) paid holidays per year

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan

Bachelor's degree

How many years of Human Resources Management experience do you have?

~ What is your experience working with labor unions or in a unionized environment?

Tell us about your experience leading a full-service Human Resources department. What interests you about serving as the Human Resources Director for the City of Redmond?