Human Resources & Risk Management Director
Listed on 2026-08-09
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager, HR Generalist / Talent Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Human Resources & Risk Management Director
City of Franklin, TN
The City Of Franklin Is Seeking a Strategic Public Sector Human Resources Executive Who Has Led a Broad, Multi-disciplinary Portfolio In a Full-service Municipal Or County Organization. The Successful Candidate Must Be Prepared To Support Approximately 800 Employees Across Public Safety, Utilities, Public Works, And Other Professional Operations While Advancing a Positive, High-performance Workplace Culture. We Are Looking For a Proven Leader Who Is:
- Experienced in local government human resources, benefits, and risk management
- Skilled in complex employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and the administration of multiple public retirement programs
- Able to build strong partnerships with department leaders while strengthening HR systems and processes
Franklin is a highly regarded community known for its exceptional quality of life, historic character, and vibrant economy. Located just 15 miles south of Nashville, Franklin blends the character of a historic Southern city with the opportunities of a thriving regional hub. The City has experienced significant growth while remaining committed to preserving its heritage and community character.
The City of Franklin is governed by a nine-member Board of Mayor and Aldermen, including the Mayor, and is professionally managed by a City Administrator who oversees day-to-day operations. Franklin maintains AAA bond ratings from both S&P and Moody’s. The Human Resources and Risk Management Director reports to the Assistant City Administrator/Chief Financial Officer and leads a 14-position department.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned local government human resources professional with demonstrated success in a municipality or county of comparable scale and complexity. The next Director will serve both as a culture steward and a process architect – protecting Franklin’s strong workplace foundation while fostering effective systems for employee relations, investigations, performance management, talent acquisition, leadership development, benefits, risk, safety, and retirement administration.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
- Five to seven years of executive level human resources management experience in a municipal or county government
- Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP, or PSHRA-SCP (or ability to obtain within two years)
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Human Resources leadership experience in a city or county of similar scale and complexity, or an organization with similar scale and operational complexity, including public safety and other 24/7 operations
- Experience administering multiple defined benefit and defined contribution retirement programs, together with self-insured benefits, workers’ compensation, insurance, safety, and risk management
- Demonstrated success modernizing Human Resources service delivery, manager tools, leadership development, and workforce analytics
The salary range for this position is $175,000-$185,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits- Defined benefit retirement through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
- Possible relocation assistance
Position Type:
Full Time
Location:
109 3
Rd Ave S, Franklin, TN , United States
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Clay J. Pearson, Senior Vice President
Email: clayp
Phone:
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