Public Sector HR Director: Strategic People Leader

City of East Peoria; North Carolina; On-site; USD 106,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

City of East Peoria seeks a knowledgeable Human Resources Director to serve as a trusted advisor on personnel matters, collaborating with department heads, the city administrator, and elected officials to guide HR programs within a commission form of government.

The role oversees benefits administration, risk management, workers’ compensation, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on consistent, lawful personnel practices and constructive employee relations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in HR, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage key HR functions including benefits administration, risk management, workers’ compensation, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, and personnel practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate with the HR Generalist and department leaders, city administrator, and elected officials to support HR programs and practices.
• Support a professional and effective workplace environment in a commission-form government, ensuring alignment with laws and regulations.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

City of East Peoria seeks a knowledgeable Human Resources Director to serve as a trusted advisor on personnel matters, collaborating with department heads, the city administrator, and elected officials to guide HR programs within a commission form of government.

The role oversees benefits administration, risk management, workers’ compensation, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on consistent, lawful personnel practices and constructive employee relations.