Municipal HR & Labor Relations Director

Town of Hamden; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Hamden is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the municipal Civil Service system, personnel administration, and labor relations program. The role involves policy recommendations, departmental planning, and administering health and life insurance plans for Town employees.

The Director oversees retirement plans, worker's compensation, and collective bargaining, negotiates labor contracts, guides budget preparation, and collaborates with federal/state agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Industrial Relations or related field.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible municipal personnel administration and labor relations experience.
• Master's Degree in Labor Relations or Public Administration with 5+ years municipal experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and recommends policy and personnel rules to the Mayor and Civil Service Commission, and plans for the implementation and administration of the Human Resources Department.
• Labor negotiations, administers labor contracts, handles formal grievances, costs out contracts.
• Assists the Town Retirement Board in administering the retirement plan.
• Administers the Town’s medical and group life insurance benefits, and workers’ compensation program.
• Prepares the annual department budget and presents and defends budget requests.
• Counsels employees. Confers with Town officials and the public to provide information and resolve problems.
• Testifies in court and at arbitration hearings concerning Town personnel policies and programs.

Skills

Personnel administration

Labor relations

Policy development

Budget management

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR or related field

Master’s degree in Labor Relations or Public Administration

Job description

Town of Hamden is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the municipal Civil Service system, personnel administration, and labor relations program. The role involves policy recommendations, departmental planning, and administering health and life insurance plans for Town employees.

The Director oversees retirement plans, worker's compensation, and collective bargaining, negotiates labor contracts, guides budget preparation, and collaborates with federal/state agencies.