Director of People Operations

Charlotte County, FL; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County in Florida is seeking a Director of People Operations who can guide a comprehensive HR operation and foster a culture that supports employees from onboarding to retirement. The role leads talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, safety, wellness, and training, while serving as the management spokesperson in labor matters.

The successful candidate will align policies with employment laws, act as EEOC Officer, and strengthen the Business Partner model to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Ten years of direct People Operations experience including five years in a leadership role.
• Five years negotiating with unions and serving as management spokesperson.
• Local government experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of people operations—talent acquisition, employee relations, classification and pay, benefits, safety, wellness, and training and development.
• Serve as management’s lead spokesperson in labor negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitration, and mediation.
• Formulate personnel policies and ensure compliance with employment law, serving as the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer.
• Strengthen and advance the County’s Business Partner service model across departments, enhancing their strategic role.
• Build trusted relationships with the Board, County leadership, and a 1,700+ employee workforce.

Job description

Salary: $128,445.00 - $211,933.00 Annually

Are you a solutions-oriented people leader who can guide a full-service HR operation while building a culture that cares for employees from their first day to retirement?

We’re looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking executive who is:

• A skilled listener who delivers both good news and hard news with candor and kindness
• A proven contract and union negotiator who can serve as management’s lead spokesperson
• A proactive, people-first partner to departments, leadership, and 1,700+ employees

Charlotte County, Florida is a vibrant coastal community of more than 217,000 residents known for its scenic waterfronts, relaxed lifestyle, and exceptional quality of life. Located between Fort Myers and Sarasota along Charlotte Harbor, the county offers a unique blend of natural beauty, economic growth, and welcoming neighborhoods that appeal to families, working professionals, and retirees alike.

Reporting to County leadership, the Director of People Operations plans, organizes, and directs all phases of the County’s personnel and people operations program and provides expert guidance to administrators, directors, and elected officials. The Director will:

• Direct all phases of people operations — talent acquisition, employee relations, classification and pay, benefits, safety, wellness, and training and development
• Serve as management’s lead spokesperson in labor negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitration, and mediation
• Formulate personnel policies and ensure compliance with employment law, serving as the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
• Strengthen and advance the County’s existing Business Partner service model across all departments, enhancing departmental role as a strategic partner
• Build trusted relationships with the Board, County leadership, and a 1,700+ employee workforce

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ten (10) years of direct People Operations experience, including five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing people operations programs and operations, with lead or supervisory experience
• Five (5) years of experience negotiating with unions, including serving as spokesperson for management
• Local government experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Public Administration
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP; or PHR or SPHR (HRCI)

The salary range for this position is $128,445 to $211,933, depending on experience and qualifications, with a hiring range of $128,445 to $170,189.