Chief Human Resources Officer

* Developing, implementing, and setting priorities for a comprehensive human resources strategy and vision.
* Advocating confidently to the Board and Department Directors regarding the value of HR, the realities of HR workload, and the necessity of resource allocation.
* Proven business savvy, cultural competence, political understanding, and sensitivity with the ability to think ahead, anticipate issues, and proactively develop response plans are essential. Demonstrate strong business acumen.
* Innovative strategic thinking and problem solving. Problems you encounter in this role require you to apply advanced management principles in a diverse and complex County government organization.
* Deep commitment to intersectionality-centered equity and an ability to engage with diverse staff and leadership to promote collaboration and partnership across departments and levels of leadership.
* Unwavering commitment to cultivating a work culture of safety, trust and belonging. Embraces the Workforce Equity Strategic Plan.
* Set the tone for supervision by leading with humanity, dignity, and respect, ensuring that all employees feel valued and heard.
* Ability to develop and monitor indicators of organizational culture and engage employees and senior leadership to create organizational change.
* Overseeing and administering all Countywide HR programs, including Labor Relations, HRIS, Classification and Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Organizational Learning, Organizational Change, and Talent Acquisition.
* Establishing and communicating clear expectations and standardized policies to ensure consistency across all departments.
* Championing the Centralization/Shared Services implementation by clarifying roles, streamlining complex processes, and reducing administrative burdens on HR staff.
* Demonstrating expertise in Change Management to address high-priority shifts in operations, ensuring staff are supported through the transition of the Shared Services.
* Minimum of 6 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in government, community, or educational programs related to Human Resources
* Experience managing and working in a Union (represented) environment.
* Demonstrated experience communicating complex human capital strategies and organizational data clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, ranging from frontline employees and union representatives to executive leadership and the Board of Commissioners
* Substantial experience in budget planning, financial management, and resource optimization. Examples include managing multi-million dollar departmental budgets, forecasting personnel costs, and overseeing capital expenditures for HR initiatives.
* Demonstrated ability to guide the organization through complex changes with care and clarity, transforming HR goals into meaningful outcomes that inspire genuine collaboration and actively support the success of our diverse teams.
* Advanced HR Certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, etc)
** Preferred Qualifications/Transferable

Skills:

** You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
* Master’s Degree
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Senior Level role focused on Human Resources with direct supervisory experience including managers.
* Public Sector/Governmental

Experience:

Direct, substantial experience in a large county, state, or municipal government or other comparable complex public-sector entity.
** Transferable skills:
** Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
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* Required:

** A resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location,…