Director of People Operations - Charlotte County, FL

Charlotte County, FL; Port Charlotte (FL); Sur place; USD 128 000 - 212 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Charlotte County in Florida seeks a Director of People Operations to lead all aspects of the county’s HR functions from talent acquisition to employee relations. You will negotiate with unions, guide policy, and advance a business-partner approach across departments while engaging 1,700+ employees.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 10 years in People Operations, including 5 years in leadership, plus state/local government experience. SHRM or HRCI credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Ten years of direct People Operations experience, including five years managing people ops programs with lead or supervisory experience.
• Five years of experience negotiating with unions, including serving as management spokesperson.
• Local government experience is required.
• Preferred: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP; or PHR or SPHR (HRCI).

Responsabilités

• 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 strategic partnership.
• Build trusted relationships with the Board, County leadership, and a 1,700+ employee workforce.

Connaissances

Labor negotiations

Local government experience

People operations leadership

Supervisory experience

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/Public Administration

Description du poste

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? If so, apply to be Charlotte County’s next Director of People Operations! 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.

For more information on this position, contact:

Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President

[e-mail] | 806-789-9641