NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Human Resource Director - City of Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $158K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a highly skilled and transformative leader to serve as the Human Resources Director for the City of Lawrence, Kansas. The role involves providing strategic leadership for all City-wide human resources programs, policies, and initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders to foster an engaged and equitable workplace.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, develop and grow all aspects of the Human Resources team
Develop and implement best-in-class HR policies, goals, and service delivery strategies
Effectively lead the City recruitment, selection, classification and compensation programs and processes
Maintain and develop efficient and valuable employee benefit programs, which provide cost-effectiveness and excellence in service and vendor relations
Actively participate in, maintain and develop strong labor relations, contract negotiations, and effectively address labor/management issues
Provide knowledgeable guidance organization-wide on employee relations, grievance processing, investigations, and disciplinary processes
Lead organizational training initiatives, including management and supervisory programs to develop future Lawrence leaders
Foster employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and reward initiatives
Efficiently administer the HR Division budget, providing innovative organization-wide policy and program recommendations to leadership
Professionally represent the City as a true HR Business Partner when working with employees, elected officials, labor groups, and external agencies
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of human resources management principles and practices, in all functional areas: classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, labor and employee relations
Experience with labor negotiations, organizational culture assessment and change, and employee engagement strategies
Demonstrated history of strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills
Proven ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, make timely and sound decisions, and implement effective programs
Excellent communication, open and engaging style, and adaptable interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field required
Preferred
a master's degree and/or professional HR certification
Benefits
A generous benefit and retirement package is also offered by the city
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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