Human Resources Director - Cleveland County, North Carolina

Cleveland County, North Carolina, (Pop. 102,000) is a vibrant and welcoming community nestled in the charming foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Strategically located between the bustling cities of Greenville, SC, Charlotte and Asheville, Cleveland County gives residents easy access to urban centers while maintaining a serene, rural atmosphere.

Cleveland County desires to hire an accomplished Human Resources Director who can confidently drive progress and champion best practices in Human Resources management. This position performs professional duties in recruitment and selection, classification and pay, employee communication, benefits program development and administration, payroll, wellness programming, worker’s compensation, training, unemployment, legal compliance, records management, investigations, disciplinary action, and employee relations. The Human Resources Director provides leadership to 11 FTEs and manages a $1.3M budget.

The salary range for this position is in the range of $95,663 - $153,061. Compensation will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected. This competitive salary reflects the county’s commitment to attracting top talent to lead key initiatives and drive impactful results. Additionally, the county offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a Health Plan with a $0 Employee-only Premium, HSA dollars up to $1,100, Direct Dental Reimbursement Plan, Employee Wellness Center, Health Department Pharmacy, Local Government Retirement Plan, 6% 401-K/457 Retirement Plan, Flex time, Vacation, Sick, & Petty Leave, Holiday Pay,  Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities, Performance Bonus Opportunities, and Optional Supplemental Benefits.

A bachelors’ degree, from an accredited college or university, in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of six (6) years of human resources professional experience. Prior experience as a division or department assistant director, director or similar leadership level of responsibility preferred. A Masters’ degree, SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM®-CP), Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®), SHRM Senior Certified Professional® (SHRM–SCP®), or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) welcome but not required.

We invite qualified professionals to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4654643

Application review begins on Monday, October 7, 2024. Following the first review date, we will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications, and may extend invitations to submit additional information, including references, and a formal interview (virtual or in-person) to a select few. For more information, please email Edward.Williams@bakertilly.com or call 214-842-6478.  

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