Executive HR & Risk Management Director

Cities, Inc.; Fruitland Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cities, Inc. is seeking an executive-level HR leader to manage personnel programs, benefits, policies, recruitment, labor relations, EEO records, and the city’s pay/classification plan, budget, and risk management.

Responsibilities include directing all HR and risk management functions, leading full-cycle recruitment, advising the City Manager on hires and terminations, and developing policies while ensuring compliance with federal/state/local laws.

Qualifications

• Must possess a four-year degree in HRM, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or Psychology (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years in a senior HR role, preferably municipal government.
• Must obtain HR certification within one year of appointment or be eligible to sit for the exam.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct all Human Resources and Risk Management functions for the City.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, posting, screening, onboarding guidance.
• Advise the City Manager on hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, leaves, reclassifications, and terminations.
• Partner with leaders on employee relations, compensation, policy interpretation, and legal compliance.
• Administer performance management, training, and continuing education programs.
• Oversee benefits administration, including health insurance and workers’ compensation.
• Manage HRIS and applicant tracking systems; ensure data integrity and records maintenance.
• Administer compensation and classification programs; develop job descriptions and salary reviews.
• Develop, revise, and implement HR policies and programs; ensure legal compliance.
• Analyze HR metrics and prepare reports and executive communications.
• Resolve employee concerns; facilitate conflict resolution.
• Design HR initiatives and safety training; track instructor-led and online training.
• Coach supervisors and maintain confidentiality and professional judgment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IR/Business/Psychology

Master’s degree preferred

HR certification within 1 year

Job description

Cities, Inc. is seeking an executive-level HR leader to manage personnel programs, benefits, policies, recruitment, labor relations, EEO records, and the city’s pay/classification plan, budget, and risk management.

Responsibilities include directing all HR and risk management functions, leading full-cycle recruitment, advising the City Manager on hires and terminations, and developing policies while ensuring compliance with federal/state/local laws.