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Human Resource Director

Town of Westport Westport, CT

Westport, CT

1mo ago Closed

$150k - $160k/yr Full time Manager Benefits Administration Candidate Screening

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 18, 2026).

Job Description

The Town of Westport seeks an experienced Human Resource Director to lead workforce strategy, employee and labor relations, performance management, compensation, and benefits onsite in Westport, CT, with a salary range of USD 150,000 to 160,000 per year, supervising two HR professionals and reporting to the First Selectman.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement workforce strategies aligned with municipal goals; collaborate across Town departments to manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, talent development, training, performance management, and employee engagement.
Serve as a strategic partner to departmental leaders, guiding culture, developing employees, and aligning workforce initiatives with the Town's strategic objectives.
Counsel management on policy interpretation and adherence; lead investigations and resolutions of employee complaints; coach managers on appropriate intervention and resolution of employee relations issues.
Oversee benefits programs and act as a liaison between employees and Third-Party Administrators or insurance providers to resolve benefit-related problems and optimize plan utilization and employee relations.

Requirements

Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field; Master’s Degree and/or professional HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
Seven years of progressively responsible HR experience in an organization similar in size to the Town of Westport, including 4–6 years in a senior management or supervisory capacity and 3–5 years in labor relations, workers compensation, and benefits administration; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Knowledge of human resource management theory, methods, and practices, and the legal environment for HR including federal and state laws, labor relations, benefits trends, costing, and compliance.
Diplomacy, collaborative problem solving, leadership, and organizational behavior management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, directors, town officials, and the public; apply analytical and problem-solving principles to identify sound recommendations.
Willingness and ability to attend evening meetings, labor negotiations, Board and Commission meetings, and other municipal events as required.
Experience in public sector or municipal government; knowledge of FOIA/public records, town governance, etc.
Experience collaborating with elected officials, boards, and commissions.
Expertise in collective bargaining, union grievance administration, and labor negotiations.

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