Chief Human Resources Officer

Position Title :

Chief Human Resources Officer

Job Description :

Salt Lake City is seeking a Chief HR Officer responsible for leadership and administrative oversight of all Human Resources functions.

We are a team focused on innovation and are forward-focused in areas of Compensation, Recruitment, Benefits, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Leave, HR Technologies, Equal Employment, and Employee Development.

The CHRO represents the HR team as a crucial management partner, creating strong strategic working relationships with City leaders and providing extensive counseling to senior administrators in support of unique organizational development, employment issues, and staff development.

This position supports 17 departments, encompassing the 3,500+ City employees in addition to leading 38 employees on the HR staff.

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, incumbent sets strategies and oversees operations for the City's human resources function.

Responsible for organizing, directing, and coordinating human resource activities.

This is an appointed, at-will position without tenure and exempt from the career service system.

This position will close end-of-day Monday, September 30th. Early application submittal is encouraged.

Please include a detailed resume and cover letter as part of your application package.

About the Ideal Candidate :

We're looking for a strong leader with excellent communication skills who can provide important insights regarding big-picture HR initiatives and create collaborative relationships with leaders city-wide.

If you have a masters degree in Public Administration, HR Management, Business Administration, or a similar field, plus at least six years of related full-time employment in the HR field - and specifically experience supervising a professional human resources staff - you may be a great fit.

Education and experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

About the Team :

The HR Team is a supportive, collaborative, and high impact team within Salt Lake City. HR leads the way in shaping the culture and working experience of Salt Lake City's public servants for the better.

Opportunities for professional growth and workplace influence exist for proactive and ambitious candidates.

Position Salary Range :

$175,000 to $205,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for city benefits, including but not limited to :

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and / or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities :

• In conjunction with the senior management team, develops human resources strategies designed to meet employee needs while aligning with the organization's goals and mission.
• Establishes organizational human resources policies, procedures, and sets standards governing strategic workforce planning and development, organizing, directing, and coordinating human resources activities, including, recruitment and selection, onboarding, classification and compensation, employee benefits, employee relations, labor relations, EEO / AA, marketing and communications, training and development, and separations.
• Directs and advises HR team in the application of HR policies within the organization.
• Leads and empowers staff to support the retention, training, motivation, and hiring of an all-inclusive workforce.
• Provides quality customer service based on department's needs.
• Collaborates with all department directors to align departmental strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization.
• Serves as a liaison with the community and other outside agencies with regard to Human Resources activities.
• Communicates with elected officials and the community in a public setting.
• Reponsible for the Department of Human Resource's budget.
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications :

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Political Science, or similar field plus a minimum of six (6) years related full-time paid employment in the human resources field.

Two (2) years of the six must have been supervising a professional human resources staff. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis except for the two years supervisory experience.

• Strong human relations and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to represent the City in presentations or negotiations, and the ability to facilitate group processes, implement effective problem-solving solutions, and build consensus among competing interests
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees of other agencies, members of the news media and the general public

Preferred Qualifications :

• Professional Human Resources Certificate (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP)
• Previous Human Resources work experience in the public sector (State, County, Municipal, Federal Government)
• Strong Understanding of change management and project management

Additional Information :

We are committed to fostering a workplace of access and belonging, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Working Conditions :

• Comfortable working conditions, handling light weight, intermittent sitting, standing and walking.
• Considerable exposure to stressful situations.
• Non-traditional working hours which may include evening and weekend work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Full Time / Part Time :

Full time

Scheduled Hours :