Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

City of Spokane, Washington

Salary: $134,007 - $189,151

Named as one of the Best Places to Live in America by Outside Magazine, Spokane, Washington, is the second-largest city in the state and home to approximately 210,000 residents. Spokane is a major commercial, industrial, educational and transportation hub for an approximately 80,000 square mile area encompassing three states and two provinces. The regional economy is well-rounded and diversified, with a strong emphasis in manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, life sciences, education and research, agri-business and professional services. Recreation abounds in the area, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, golfing, skiing and more. Higher education is well represented in the Spokane region by Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, Whitworth University, and the Community Colleges of Spokane.

The City of Spokane operates under a Mayor-Council, or “strong mayor,” form of government. The Mayor serves as the head of the executive branch, and the City Administrator serves in the capacity of the City's chief operating officer. The City operates with a $1.2 billion budget for FY 2024, including a General Fund of $242 million and employs 2,444.8 FTEs. City departments include Administration, City Clerk, Civil Service, Community & Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Innovation Technology Services, Legal, Neighborhoods, Housing & Human Services, Office of the Mayor, Parks & Recreation, Police, Public Library, and Public Works.

The Human Resources Division oversees and manages employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, employee development and training, personnel activity actions, performance management, investigations and disciplinary actions, unemployment compensation, exempt recruitments, workers compensation and safety. The division operates on a FY2024 budget of $44,799,000 with 11 FTEs. Working under the general direction of the City Administrator, the Human Resources Director administers, plans, organizes, directs, and reviews department activities. This position coordinates assigned activities with other departments, bargaining units, and outside agencies, and leads the labor relations and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations for the City.

Education and experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work related to business administration, human resources, public administration, labor relations, or a closely related field is required. A minimum of ten years or more of increasingly responsible experience involving all aspects of human resources administration, which should include a minimum of five years of supervisory experience, is required. Experience working with public safety collective bargaining units is preferred. Any combination of equivalent education and experience that would likely provide the relevant knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance; long term disability; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; 457 deferred compensation plan; Spokane Employees Retirement System; vacation and illness leave; paid holidays; moving expenses.

For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Spokane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: September 15, 2024 (open until filled).

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