Human Resources Director

Utah County Government; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 144,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 100% premiums paid

401(k) match

URS pension options

HSA

Paid holidays

Dental and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Utah County Government is seeking a strategic Human Resources Director (appointed) to provide executive HR leadership, payroll, and benefits administration for about 1,200 employees. You will act as a trusted advisor to elected officials and department heads, ensuring compliance with employment laws and safety regulations.

This role reports to the County Commission, driving talent management, workforce planning, and organizational change to support high service levels and accountability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for the role.
• Minimum seven years of progressive HR experience including supervisory responsibilities.
• Professional HR certification or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Direct talent management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, workforce planning.
• Navigate employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, and separations.
• Drive organizational change, culture, and customer service excellence.
• Provide guidance to executive leadership with diplomacy and strategic insight.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Change Management

Executive Counsel

Education

Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Seven years HR experience with supervisory/leadership

HR certification: CCP/PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (or eligible)

Job description

• Location:** Utah County, UT

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://www.utahcounty.gov

***\"The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.\"***

**Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:**

• How can I make my community a better place?**
• Who will need my help and protection?**
• How will I make a difference for someone?**

**We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.**

**JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**

Human Resources Director (Appointed)

• Location:** Utah County, UT
• Starting Pay:** $143,665.60 - $189,862.40 Annually
• Schedule:** Full-Time

About Utah County

Utah County is a trusted, transparent, and rapidly growing local government. We operate efficiently, lead proactively, and partner regionally. We are seeking a strategic Human Resources Director to provide comprehensive HR services, payroll, and benefits administration for approximately 1,200 dedicated county employees.

Why Join Us? (Unmatched Benefits Package)

Utah County offers a highly competitive total rewards package designed to support our employees' health and financial future:

• **100% Paid Premiums** for Health Insurance
• Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
• Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Pension and 401(k) options
• Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Opportunity

Under the broad policy guidance of the County Commission, the Human Resources Director serves as an appointed executive overseeing all aspects of the county's HR functions. You will act as a trusted strategic advisor to elected officials and department heads, ensuring our workforce is aligned with the county's mission while maintaining strict compliance with all applicable employment laws and safety regulations.

Core Responsibilities & Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• **Strategic HR Leadership:** Direct talent management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, workforce planning, and organizational risk management.
• **Employee Relations & Accountability:** Navigate complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, corrective actions, and employee separations, ensuring decisions are fair, consistent, and legally defensible.
• **Organizational Change & Culture:** Act as a change agent to build a culture of exceptional customer service, high emotional intelligence, and organizational accountability.
• **Executive Counsel & Political Acumen:** Provide objective, solution-oriented guidance to executive leadership. Navigate sensitive, highly confidential, or emotionally charged

situations with diplomacy, tact, and professional independence.

• **Public Stewardship:** Balance workforce advocacy with the responsibility to ensure HR practices ultimately serve the best interests of taxpayers and the community.
• **Compliance & Risk Management:** Maintain extensive knowledge of employment practices, labor laws, policy administration, and safety protocols to mitigate county liability.

Recommended Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources, which must include at least two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Current HR certification as a Certified Compensation Professi nal (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR), or SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP), OR the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive HR service delivery experience within state or local government.
• Five (5) or more years of executive-level management experience.

• Closing Date:** Open Until Filled (Initial screening begins for applications received by 11:59 p.m. MST on **August 31, 2026**).

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER