Public Sector HR Director: Strategy & People Leadership

City of Daphne, Alabama; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Daphne, Alabama seeks an experienced HR Director to lead classification, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, benefits, training, payroll, safety and compliance programs.

This role directs staff, partners with City officials, and ensures adherence to federal and state laws while overseeing open enrollment, workers’ compensation, and performance management. SHRM certification is preferred; a bachelor's degree and substantial public-sector HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business or Public Administration; eight years of progressively responsible HR management experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification and a valid Alabama driver's license.
• Public sector HR experience and budget administration are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises and evaluates staff and handles employee relations and performance appraisals.
• Plans and manages workers' compensation and safety programs; develops policies and procedures.
• Develops and administers the compensation and classification plan; conducts market research for salary surveys and pay issues.
• Oversees recruitment, testing and onboarding of workforce.
• Interacts with Mayor, Council, department directors and external stakeholders; ensures compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Microsoft Office

Data coordination

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM / Business / Public Administration

Job description

City of Daphne, Alabama seeks an experienced HR Director to lead classification, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, benefits, training, payroll, safety and compliance programs.

This role directs staff, partners with City officials, and ensures adherence to federal and state laws while overseeing open enrollment, workers’ compensation, and performance management. SHRM certification is preferred; a bachelor's degree and substantial public-sector HR experience are required.