Strategic HR Director — Municipal Leadership

Triad Technology Group.; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 127,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

City of The Dalles is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions for municipal operations. You will guide talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, performance management, policy administration, and employee development.

You will provide HR guidance to department leaders and City leadership, interpret employment laws, monitor wage and hour compliance, oversee risk management, and participate in labor relations and negotiations to

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain HR policies, employment requirements, and procedures to employees and management.
• Ability to handle confidential personnel matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, classification, benefits, compliance, performance management, policy administration, and development.
• Provide HR guidance to department leaders and City leadership.
• Coordinate wage/hour compliance, discrimination laws, workers' compensation, safety, ADA, EEO, COBRA, FMLA, OFLA, Oregon pay equity, and related regulations.
• Coordinate City risk management and assist with reducing liability exposure.
• Participate in collective bargaining and labor negotiations; assist with labor agreements administration.
• Advise management on hiring, promotions, discipline, termination, and other employment decisions.
• Oversee performance management and ensure evaluations are completed on time.
• Address grievances and investigations involving workplace concerns or misconduct.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and related processes.
• Serve as EEO/ADA resource and coordinate responses to discrimination or accommodation matters.
• Maintain personnel records and documentation per legal and labor agreement requirements.
• Review and update job descriptions, classifications, compensation, and salary schedules.
• Administer employee benefits enrollment and renewal activities.
• Complete I-9 and personnel action records; ensure compliance.
• Inform employees and management of changes to laws, policies, and labor agreements.
• Participate in City management team to improve operations and service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Discretion

Stakeholder collaboration

HR information systems

Travel between City facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public Administration

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of The Dalles is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions for municipal operations. You will guide talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, performance management, policy administration, and employee development.

You will provide HR guidance to department leaders and City leadership, interpret employment laws, monitor wage and hour compliance, oversee risk management, and participate in labor relations and negotiations to