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Polk County BoCC · 4 days ago

Human Resources Director

Bartow, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

7+ years exp

Polk County BoCC is seeking a Human Resources Director to provide executive leadership and organizational strategy for all HR functions countywide. This role involves overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, employee engagement, and compliance, while collaborating with various departments to ensure comprehensive benefits and wellness programs for county employees.

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Responsibilities

Oversees the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all Human Resources programs, policies, and operations

Provides strategic guidance to County leadership regarding personnel policies, organizational planning, labor relations, and compliance

Develops and enforces Human Resources policies, procedures, and the County’s Personnel Rules and Regulations

Reviews and updates the Division’s Strategic Plan and ensures alignment with broader County goals

Reviews and approves the departmental budget, in collaboration with the Fiscal Analyst and HR Managers, and monitors expenditures and funding requests

Directly supervises professional and administrative staff; provides direction, performance management, and developmental support

Conducts performance evaluations, manages disciplinary actions, recommends salary adjustments, and ensures staff are effectively assigned and supported in their roles

Ensures Division staff receive adequate training and development to maintain operational excellence

Oversees recruitment and selection processes to ensure fair hiring practices and regulatory compliance

Directs classification and compensation programs; makes recommendations for adjustments to County leadership

Oversees and monitors employee benefits programs including insurance, FRS retirement plans, and leave programs

Partners with Risk Management to analyze trends and coordinate wellness initiatives

Serves as the lead or a key participant, in collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, grievance resolution, and arbitration

Oversees proactive labor-management relations, supports a culture of collaboration, and leads contract strategy in coordination with Legal and senior management

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of, and ensures operational compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including but not limited EEO, FMLA, ADA, FLSA

Cultivates partnerships with educational institutions, workforce development agencies, and civic organizations to support recruitment pipelines and training collaborations

Coordinates with Legal and external agencies regarding personnel investigations and policy violations

Acts as a liaison between County Management, employees, labor unions, and external stakeholders

Presents personnel policy and HR matters to the County Manager, Deputy County Managers, County Attorney, Division Directors

Oversees employee engagement diagnostics, including climate surveys, turnover analysis, and workforce experience metrics to inform strategic decision-making

Leads digital transformation initiatives with HR, including process automation, employee self-service solutions, and AI-powered recruitment tools, to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery

Develops and implements leadership development, mentoring, and internal mobility programs to cultivate future county leaders and reduce vacancy risk in critical positions

Develops and submits required reports to County leadership and local, state, and federal agencies

Establishes and maintains HR business continuity and emergency staffing protocols, including in remote work systems and essential role designations during unexpected disruptions or emergencies

Reviews and approves division documentation including RFPs, policies, contracts, evaluations, agendas, and correspondence

Oversees software and technology needs related to HR operations

Participates in succession planning initiatives in coordination with the Organizational Training & Development (OTD) Manager

Ensures the accuracy and confidentiality of personnel records and data systems

Attend Commission and leadership meetings as required

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Human Resources LeadershipLabor RelationsCompliance KnowledgeData AnalysisHR Information SystemsEmployee EngagementStrategic PlanningPublic Administration KnowledgeInnovation in HRCommunication SkillsMentoring SkillsDecision-Making SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Must possess the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Management, or a related field

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible executive or senior management experience directing programs, operations, or organizational systems in the public or private sector

Demonstrated experience preparing reports, analyzing data, and presenting to executive leadership

A valid driver's license is required; a Florida driver's license must be obtained upon employment. The employee must maintain a clean driving record to operate an assigned county vehicle

Equivalent executive leadership experience may substitute for direct human resources experience when the applicant demonstrates the ability to provide strategic oversight of HR subject-matter experts and complex regulatory systems

Preferred

Master's or Doctoral degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Management, or a related field

Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, HRCI-SPHR, CPM, or equivalent

Experience in human capital management or organizational development

Experience managing recruitment and retention programs, including online application platforms

Experience administering employee benefits, including FRS retirement plans

Experience handling labor relations or employee relations in a unionized environment

Experience leading organizational training and development initiatives

Experience implementing and managing Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)