Chief Human Resources Officer

SGR; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant coastal city in Connecticut is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer to lead its HR operations. This executive role requires a strategic partner who possesses extensive experience in personnel administration and labor relations. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background along with proven leadership skills to enhance the city's human resource policies effectively.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in personnel administration or labor relations.
• 3 years of public HR management and leadership experience.
• Extensive HR and labor relations experience, preferably in a public or unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centralized Human Resources and Personnel Department.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Mayor and executive team.
• Organize and lead personnel operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Labor Relations

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development or related

Job description

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• Are you a forward-thinking, inclusive HR executive ready to organize and lead personnel operations for one of coastal New England’s most vibrant and well-managed cities? The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and data-informed Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) who will serve as the steward of the City’s most valuable resource—its people.

About the Community

• Norwalk is a diverse and growing city of approximately 91,000 residents, located on the scenic northern shore of Long Island Sound. Situated in Fairfield County—just 55 minutes by train from Manhattan—Norwalk blends coastal charm with economic vitality.

Inside City Hall

• Norwalk operates under a strong mayor–council form of government. The Mayor serves as Chief Executive Officer and appoints department heads, including the Chief Human Resources Officer. The 15-member Common Council serves as the legislative body. The City provides a full range of services through a professional workforce of over 640 full-time employees.

About the Position

• The Chief Human Resources Officer leads the centralized Human Resources and Personnel Department and reports directly to the Mayor. This is not a routine HR administrator role—Norwalk’s next CHRO will serve as a strategic partner to the Mayor and executive team.

Education & Experience (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in personnel administration or labor relations, with at least three years of public HR management and leadership experience
• Extensive HR and labor relations experience, preferably in a public or unionized environment

Education & Experience (Preferred)

• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related
• The City of Norwalk is offering a salary range of $150,000 to $190,000 for this position, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision coverage, mandatory 401(a) and the option to contribute to a 457(b), paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development, flexible schedule/onsite presence required.

Contact

• Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President
• Strategic Government Resources
• Phone: [phone]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Administration

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