Human Resources Director

City of Cocoa Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pension

Job summary

City of Cocoa Beach is seeking a seasoned HR & Risk Management leader to plan, direct, and execute comprehensive people strategies for the city. The role reports to the City Manager and oversees staff, labor relations, benefits coordination, safety, and compliance.

Onsite responsibilities include budgeting, recruitment, training, and maintaining personnel records while guiding risk mitigation and workplace safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business, or public administration
• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration and management
• Preferred: Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or IPMA Certified Professional

Responsibilities

• Direct staff and oversee HR & Risk Management Department activities; plan, organize, direct, and coordinate City personnel programs
• Administer and negotiate collective bargaining agreements; analyze and interpret contract provisions
• Develop recruitment and training programs to support workforce requirements
• Prepare the department’s annual budget and monitor funds
• Coordinate and administer City benefits, Workers’ Compensation, and risk management initiatives
• Maintain City personnel records and ensure compliance with laws and regulations

Job description

Plan, direct, and execute comprehensive human resources strategies and risk-mitigation for the City, reporting to the City Manager.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff and oversee Human Resources & Risk Management Department activities; perform highly skilled administrative planning, organizing, directing, and coordination of City personnel programs
• Manage key personnel functions including employment, policy development/implementation, safety, benefits coordination, labor relations, records maintenance, grievance administration, employee assistance, performance evaluation programs, training, and risk management while maintaining compliance with applicable laws
• Administer and negotiate collective bargaining agreements; analyze and interpret contract provisions
• Support management with administration of contracts, policies, procedures, and administrative hearings
• Handle general employee relations matters; administer union and non-union disciplinary processes
• Prepare the department’s annual budget and monitor appropriated funds
• Assess future staffing needs; develop recruitment and training programs to support workforce requirements
• Respond to City Manager and department directors with requests for assistance
• Coordinate and administer City benefits, including insurance coverage (property and liability), Workers’ Compensation, Total Managed Care Program, Employee Assistance Program, and Drug-Free Workplace
• Administer the compensation and classification program in line with management objectives and applicable Federal, State, local, and City ordinance requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local legislation; consult outside agencies as needed; recommend compliance actions
• Monitor personnel actions; review and approve performance evaluations
• Maintain all City personnel records, including current/former employee files, insurance and pension plan records, and medical files
• Ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements, personnel action requests, legal requirements, and special projects
• Liability & Loss Control: identify structural, financial, or operational exposures and implement mitigation measures to prevent liability claims
• Workers’ Compensation: coordinate, report, and monitor claims; oversee medical documentation, return-to-work programs, and communications with legal counsel
• Workplace Safety & OSHA: develop and enforce occupational health and safety standards; coordinate safety training; conduct regular site inspections
• Insurance Administration: manage procurement, renewal, and maintenance of liability, property, auto, and self-funded insurance policies
• Provide information to the City Council, citizens, and outside agencies
• Perform other related work as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business, or public administration
• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration and management
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted if it provides the required skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities
• Preferred: Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or IPMA Certified Professional
• Proficient with computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets
• Plus: Paycom experience
• Maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Physically able to operate common office machines (e.g., computers, typewriters, copiers, facsimile machines)
• Physical exertion capability: up to 10 pounds occasionally; up to 5 pounds frequently; negligible force constantly

Technologies

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Paycom

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Pension and more

Minimum Qualifications / Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements exceed Sedentary Work
• Light Work typically requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• If arm and/or leg controls require forces greater than Sedentary Work while the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL (onsite)

Salary: USD 112,372 per year