HR Director

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Fruitland Park (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fruitland Park, Florida is seeking an experienced senior HR leader to manage executive personnel programs, compliance, and workforce strategy. The role partners with city leadership on policy creation, workforce planning, and risk management while ensuring confidentiality and ethical standards.

The position oversees benefits, recruitment, labor relations, HRIS, and performance management to support municipal operations and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in public-sector human resources.
• Strong knowledge of wage/hour laws, compliance, and public records.
• Proficient with HRIS, analytics, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee executive HR programs including benefits, training, recruitment, labor relations, and compliance.
• Lead strategic workforce planning with city leadership and policy development.
• Advise leadership on complex employee relations and organizational restructuring.
• Direct HRIS/ATS management, data integrity, and personnel records.
• Ensure lawful labor relations, contract negotiations, and investigations.

Skills

Public Sector HR Expertise

Legal & Regulatory Acumen

Communication & Negotiation

Analytical & Technical Proficiency

Integrity & Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field (Master's degree preferred)

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.