Director of Human Resources and Communications

Compensation

Salary: USD 44 - 57 per hour

Responsibilities

• Lead the full spectrum of HR operations, from talent acquisition and onboarding to employee development and performance management.
• Administer benefits and coordinate with external partners, overseeing the Town's FMLA program and workers' compensation claims.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to design, implement, and assess the HR management strategy aligned with Town goals.
• Ensure robust performance management processes and provide training, coaching, and guidance to department heads on performance matters.
• Mitigate legal risk through proactive training, conflict management systems, and thorough investigations of harassment, discrimination, or unfair practices.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal employment laws and keep accurate HR records, including employee files.
• Oversee position classification, compensation programs, and the development of HR policies.
• Plan and manage the HR department operating budget.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.
• Create and execute communication plans to inform and engage residents, property owners, staff, and the public.
• Oversee all communication channels, including the Town website, social media, email, printed materials, and media relations.
• Guide branding, marketing, and public information efforts to ensure messaging is consistent, clear, and accessible.
• Collaborate with departments to support communications needs and promote Town programs and services.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field is required.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least five years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience in municipal government or the public sector is preferred.
• Experience in communications, public relations, or marketing is highly desirable.

Technologies

• Tyler Technology Munis HRIS

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supervision received

Reports directly to the Town Manager and exercises independent judgment based on professional knowledge, policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those required to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Duties require frequent sitting or standing, talking, hearing, using hands to operate objects or tools, and reaching with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical office environment with frequent interruptions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.