HR Director

HR Florida State Council, Inc.; Fruitland Park (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Florida State Council, Inc. seeks an experienced executive HR leader to manage personnel programs, benefits, training, recruitment, labor relations, and compliance for municipal government operations.

The role partners with the City Manager and department heads on workforce planning, policy development, and strategic HR initiatives; leads HR analytics, risk management, and staff development while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Public Admin, Business Admin, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a senior HR role.
• Municipal or public sector government experience strongly preferred.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or IPMA-HR) within 1 year of hire or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the City Manager and department heads on workforce planning, organizational development, policy creation, and strategic HR initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on complex employee relations matters, organizational restructuring, compensation strategies, performance management, and legal compliance.
• Coach, counsel, and mentor supervisors and employees, maintaining confidentiality and professional judgment.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Manage HRIS and ATS to ensure data integrity, analytics, and records.
• Oversee performance evaluation, recognition programs, and employee engagement activities.
• Administer classification and pay plans, market salary surveys, and reclassification reviews.
• Direct benefits administration including health, retirement, workers’ compensation, leave programs, and vendor management.
• Direct Risk Management programs, safety protocols, and claims administration.
• Design and track training programs covering compliance, safety, leadership, and operations.
• Support emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.

Skills

Public Sector HR

Labor relations

Data analysis

Communication skills

Integrity & discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM/PA/BA/IR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR/IPMA-HR certification

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Reporting platforms

Job description

Performs executive level work managing and administering personnel programs including benefits training, employee policies, recruitment selection, labor relations and negotiations, affirmative action, EEO records, and other personnel programs. Responsibilities also include the City’s pay and classification plan, budget, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

• Partner with the City Manager and department heads on workforce planning, organizational development, policy creation, and strategic HR initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on complex employee relations matters, organizational restructuring, compensation strategies, performance management, and legal compliance.
• Coach, counsel, and mentor supervisors and employees, maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality, objectivity, and professional judgment.

HR Operations, Recruitment & Talent Management

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to attract, hire, and retain high-quality municipal personnel.
• Manage HRIS and applicant tracking systems (ATS) to ensure data integrity, streamline workflows, compile HR analytics, and maintain personnel records.
• Oversee performance evaluation programs, employee recognition initiatives, and ongoing employee engagement activities.

Compensation, Benefits & Risk Management

• Administer the City’s classification and pay plan, conducting regular market salary surveys, position description audits, and reclassification reviews.
• Direct employee benefits administration, including group health insurance, retirement plans, workers' compensation, leave programs, and vendor/bid management.
• Direct the City’s Risk Management programs, workplace safety protocols, drug testing initiatives, and liability/workers' compensation claims administration.

Training & Organizational Development

• Design, implement, and track instructor-led and online training programs covering compliance, workplace safety, leadership development, and operational skills.
• Support City emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, including hurricane response and crisis workforce deployment.

Legal Compliance & Labor Relations

• Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, Public Records, etc.).
• Facilitate equitable conflict resolution and manage workplace investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
• Lead labor relations, contract negotiations, and bargaining unit administration where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a closely related field. (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a senior HR role. Municipal or public sector government experience is strongly preferred.
• Certification: Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or IPMA-HR) held or obtained within 1 year of hire or eligibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Public Sector HR Expertise: Thorough understanding of municipal personnel practices, public sector labor relations, and government budgeting.
• Legal & Regulatory Acumen: In-depth knowledge of employment regulations, wage/hour laws, risk management principles, and public records requirements.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; proven ability to negotiate and resolve complex conflicts diplomatically.
• Analytical & Technical Proficiency: Strong data analysis skills using HRIS software, spreadsheets, and reporting platforms to drive data-informed decisions.
• Integrity & Discretion: Demonstrated track record of sound judgment, ethical conduct, and strict confidentiality.