Strategic HR Manager - Hybrid, Employee Relations Leader

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension with employer and

401(a) and 457 plans with employer

Choice of generous medical plans

City healthcare contributions

Wellness incentive

Dental, vision, life insurance

Long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The City of Phoenix is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR staff in the Street Transportation Department and drive key HR initiatives across the organization.

The role requires strategic partnership, strong policy development, and hands-on coaching to align HR priorities with operational needs and labor relations. Initial in-person training is required, with potential telework 1–2 days per week thereafter.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional human resources management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates and administers sound policies, rules, and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality while maintaining compliance with employment and labor laws and City policies.
• Works with management staff to ensure compliance on human resources-related functions within the organization and maintains rapport with management and labor staff that fosters the free exchange of information and problem-solving.
• Oversees administrative investigations, reviews investigative reports, and provides staff with recommendations to ensure thorough, timely investigations and clear, high quality writing.
• Works collaboratively with other stakeholder departments and organizations to develop and implement HR solutions and training.
• Works closely with leadership and collaborates with union officials and representatives on a wide variety of issues.
• Advises managers, supervisors, and employees in the application of consistent policies.
• Makes recommendations to department heads on discipline and grievance matters and provides the associated risks.
• Represents the department at appeal hearings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field

Job description

The City of Phoenix is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR staff in the Street Transportation Department and drive key HR initiatives across the organization.

The role requires strategic partnership, strong policy development, and hands-on coaching to align HR priorities with operational needs and labor relations. Initial in-person training is required, with potential telework 1–2 days per week thereafter.