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City of Dayton · 3 days ago

Human Resources Director

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

The City of Dayton is a mid-sized city known for its rich history of innovation and community spirit. They are seeking a Human Resources Director to lead a progressive HR strategy for an organization of 1,800 employees, focusing on talent acquisition, workforce development, and employee engagement.

Government Administration

Hiring Manager

Patti Shumay, J.D.

Responsibilities

Serve as a change agent who guides the City through workforce transformation initiatives, including modernization of policies, systems, and culture

Build leadership capacity across departments through coaching, mentorship, and targeted development and recognition programs

Develop and implement innovative recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent in a competitive labor market

Partner with Finance and IT to ensure alignment of human capital strategy with financial and technical investments

Lead the development of a robust succession planning framework for critical city positions

Design competitive employee compensation plans that attract and retain quality employees and are affordable for the City

Foster a City work environment that promotes employee productivity, open communication, customer satisfaction, and fair treatment for all employees

Formulate strategy for union negotiations and preside over grievance processes

Qualification

Human Resource ManagementLabor RelationsTalent AcquisitionWorkforce DevelopmentEmployee EngagementChange ManagementSuccession PlanningCoachingDiversityInclusionReport WritingPublic Presentation SkillsMentorship

Required

A Bachelor's degree is required

Must possess a demonstrated proficiency in report writing and public presentation skills

Must have significant management experience in a union environment

A minimum of 8 years of progressive management experience in one of the following areas: public administration, human resource management, or a related field

Post graduate degree can be substituted for one year of experience

Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and maintain such license as a term and condition of employment

Effective July 15, 2019, the City of Dayton adopted the Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy (HR 1.03). Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment