Human Resources Director

Counties; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The City of Fremont seeks a seasoned human resources professional to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring emotional intelligence to navigate complex issues and build productive relationships, while acting as a change leader and team builder committed to employee engagement.

Ideal candidates will have seven years of progressively responsible public-sector personnel experience, including two years supervising HR staff; a

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressively responsible public-sector personnel experience.
• Two years of supervising and managing professional human resources staff.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a Master’s degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across the organization.
• Build productive relationships and navigate complex issues with emotional intelligence.
• Act as an effective change leader and team builder with a focus on employee engagement and organizational development.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Change leadership

Employee engagement

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 233,974) is the region’s fourth-largest city and a vibrant center of innovation, culture, and community life. The Human Resources Department, supported by 19 talented team members and a FY 2026/27 budget of approximately $5.7 million, provides a comprehensive range of human resources services supporting the City’s diverse and high-performing workforce.

The City seeks an accomplished, well-rounded human resources professional to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across the organization. This knowledgeable and collaborative leader will bring emotional intelligence to navigate complex issues and build productive relationships. The candidate selected will also be an effective change leader and team builder committed to employee engagement, organizational development, and exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates will bring seven years of progressively responsible public-sector personnel experience, including two years supervising and managing professional human resources staff, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Salary range $244,967 – $330,421; salary is supplemented by a generous benefits package. Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026.