Developmental Associates, LLC
Human Resources Director
Developmental Associates, LLC, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Seeks Human Resources Director
If you are a strategic and collaborative change agent who wants to transform Human Resources (HR) to serve an organization, this is the opportunity for you! The City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, seeks an innovative, visionary, customer service-driven
leader
to be their next
Human Resources Director.
The next City of Winston-Salem HR Director must have extensive knowledge of best practices in HR and have the ability to craft and implement strategies for the City to become an employer of choice in the region and the state while ensuring that the City workforce reflects the community it serves at all levels. The successful candidate will have a track record of leading a transformation of human resource management practices and be adept at developing systems that empower City departments to make sound and data-driven HR decisions. Candidates must be tech-savvy as requests for proposals have been solicited for a new HR Information System (HRIS), have a track record of evaluating department staffing needs, existing HR programs/policies, and effectively influencing and advocating for revisions and innovative solutions to departmental and organizational challenges. The next director must also be someone who can build morale, select and train the highest quality HR staff, and have high-performance standards for self and others. To achieve this, the HR Director must be an excellent communicator, collaborator, and strategic thinker who expects and delivers outstanding customer service to City employees and residents. The HR Director will be part of the executive team, providing leadership and oversight to develop and carry out the organization's goals. About the Organization: Operating under a Council-Manager form of government, the City of Winston-Salem has a mayor elected at-large, and an eight-member City Council elected every four years in each of the City's eight wards. The City Council is responsible for adopting and providing for all ordinances, rules, and regulations necessary for the City's general welfare. It approves the city budget, sets property taxes and user fees, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and approves appointments to city boards and commissions. With a AAA bond rating from Moody’s and S&P, Winston-Salem is dedicated to being a municipal government deserving of public confidence, providing excellent and innovative services, and being an active and cooperative partner in creating a vital community. The framework for all decisions and strategic planning is the City's core values of
Accountability, Continuous learning and improvement, Equity, Fiscal Soundness, Integrity, Openness, Respect for all Residents, and Teamwork . The City employs about 2,500 full-time employees across multiple departments and offices. About the Department and Position:
The City is seeking a sound customer-service approach to HR designed around customer needs, increasing engagement and retention, and reducing legal liability. Thus, outstanding change management and technology skills are essential. The City employs 2,500 full-time employees across 34 departments. The
HR Director
will report to an Assistant City Manager. The HR Director oversees an operating budget of $2.7M and a health care fund of $36M, with 22 HR staff providing oversight of all City programs meeting the organization's human capital needs services in the HR function areas of recruitment and selection, benefits administration, employee relations, employee development, employee medical services, and human resources information and data management. The Department currently uses a centralized system with a mixture of individual specialists and generalists. Given that the staff's current focus is on carrying out the compliance and transactional functions of HR, the focus of the HR Director will be on transforming the Department into a strategic operation. Increasing accountability and consistency of policy decisions coming from HR is an important skill and expectation to be met. Key priorities for the next HR Director will be: Assessing department staffing and training needs to ensure outstanding HR customer service outcomes. Implementing a new HRIS system to include communication, user training, and metric-based action plans. Building trust and relationships internal to HR, with other Directors, and with the workforce. Updating personnel and supervisory handbooks to include evaluation of policies and procedures. Assessing turnover both within HR and throughout the organization. Implementing the next phase of the 2024 Compensation and Classification study. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, conflict management, or related field and 7-10 years of progressive experience managing human resources programs in the public or private sector, which must include time as a director or assistant director of HR, division manager of HR functions, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree and HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP, and PSHRA-SC) are
preferred . Extensive experience with implementing HR technology solutions is desirable. The Successful Candidate is: one who sees HR as a strategic function that impacts the employee experience from recruitment to retirement; knowledgeable of best practices and trends in HR competency areas; a tech-savvy innovator engaged in applying effective use of current technology solutions; well-experienced in applying change management practices to HR processes; an excellent communicator who fosters teamwork; a results-oriented leader who incorporates input from stakeholders; a goal-oriented professional thriving in a culture of high-performance expectations; someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; a champion for employees regardless of Department, tenure, or position; an empowering leader who advocates for resources needed to deliver a cohesive HR vision. Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range is $139,472 - $177,785, and the full range is $139,472-216,098. Base salary and compensation are negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a wellness program. To confidentially apply,
please visit
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates
and click the " HR Director – City of Winston-Salem, NC”
link. Please note the following: All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal. Resumes and cover letters
must be uploaded
with the application. Applicants should apply by
January 31, 2025. The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual skill evaluations on
February 27-28, 2025 . Interviews with the hiring team will follow at a subsequent time. Direct
inquiries
to
hiring@developmentalassociates.com. The City of Winston-Salem, NC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position. To learn more about our selection process, visit
https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/
and scroll down to “Important Information for Applicants.”
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If you are a strategic and collaborative change agent who wants to transform Human Resources (HR) to serve an organization, this is the opportunity for you! The City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, seeks an innovative, visionary, customer service-driven
leader
to be their next
Human Resources Director.
The next City of Winston-Salem HR Director must have extensive knowledge of best practices in HR and have the ability to craft and implement strategies for the City to become an employer of choice in the region and the state while ensuring that the City workforce reflects the community it serves at all levels. The successful candidate will have a track record of leading a transformation of human resource management practices and be adept at developing systems that empower City departments to make sound and data-driven HR decisions. Candidates must be tech-savvy as requests for proposals have been solicited for a new HR Information System (HRIS), have a track record of evaluating department staffing needs, existing HR programs/policies, and effectively influencing and advocating for revisions and innovative solutions to departmental and organizational challenges. The next director must also be someone who can build morale, select and train the highest quality HR staff, and have high-performance standards for self and others. To achieve this, the HR Director must be an excellent communicator, collaborator, and strategic thinker who expects and delivers outstanding customer service to City employees and residents. The HR Director will be part of the executive team, providing leadership and oversight to develop and carry out the organization's goals. About the Organization: Operating under a Council-Manager form of government, the City of Winston-Salem has a mayor elected at-large, and an eight-member City Council elected every four years in each of the City's eight wards. The City Council is responsible for adopting and providing for all ordinances, rules, and regulations necessary for the City's general welfare. It approves the city budget, sets property taxes and user fees, appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, and approves appointments to city boards and commissions. With a AAA bond rating from Moody’s and S&P, Winston-Salem is dedicated to being a municipal government deserving of public confidence, providing excellent and innovative services, and being an active and cooperative partner in creating a vital community. The framework for all decisions and strategic planning is the City's core values of
Accountability, Continuous learning and improvement, Equity, Fiscal Soundness, Integrity, Openness, Respect for all Residents, and Teamwork . The City employs about 2,500 full-time employees across multiple departments and offices. About the Department and Position:
The City is seeking a sound customer-service approach to HR designed around customer needs, increasing engagement and retention, and reducing legal liability. Thus, outstanding change management and technology skills are essential. The City employs 2,500 full-time employees across 34 departments. The
HR Director
will report to an Assistant City Manager. The HR Director oversees an operating budget of $2.7M and a health care fund of $36M, with 22 HR staff providing oversight of all City programs meeting the organization's human capital needs services in the HR function areas of recruitment and selection, benefits administration, employee relations, employee development, employee medical services, and human resources information and data management. The Department currently uses a centralized system with a mixture of individual specialists and generalists. Given that the staff's current focus is on carrying out the compliance and transactional functions of HR, the focus of the HR Director will be on transforming the Department into a strategic operation. Increasing accountability and consistency of policy decisions coming from HR is an important skill and expectation to be met. Key priorities for the next HR Director will be: Assessing department staffing and training needs to ensure outstanding HR customer service outcomes. Implementing a new HRIS system to include communication, user training, and metric-based action plans. Building trust and relationships internal to HR, with other Directors, and with the workforce. Updating personnel and supervisory handbooks to include evaluation of policies and procedures. Assessing turnover both within HR and throughout the organization. Implementing the next phase of the 2024 Compensation and Classification study. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, conflict management, or related field and 7-10 years of progressive experience managing human resources programs in the public or private sector, which must include time as a director or assistant director of HR, division manager of HR functions, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree and HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP, and PSHRA-SC) are
preferred . Extensive experience with implementing HR technology solutions is desirable. The Successful Candidate is: one who sees HR as a strategic function that impacts the employee experience from recruitment to retirement; knowledgeable of best practices and trends in HR competency areas; a tech-savvy innovator engaged in applying effective use of current technology solutions; well-experienced in applying change management practices to HR processes; an excellent communicator who fosters teamwork; a results-oriented leader who incorporates input from stakeholders; a goal-oriented professional thriving in a culture of high-performance expectations; someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; a champion for employees regardless of Department, tenure, or position; an empowering leader who advocates for resources needed to deliver a cohesive HR vision. Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range is $139,472 - $177,785, and the full range is $139,472-216,098. Base salary and compensation are negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a wellness program. To confidentially apply,
please visit
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates
and click the " HR Director – City of Winston-Salem, NC”
link. Please note the following: All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal. Resumes and cover letters
must be uploaded
with the application. Applicants should apply by
January 31, 2025. The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual skill evaluations on
February 27-28, 2025 . Interviews with the hiring team will follow at a subsequent time. Direct
inquiries
to
hiring@developmentalassociates.com. The City of Winston-Salem, NC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position. To learn more about our selection process, visit
https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/
and scroll down to “Important Information for Applicants.”
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