The Personnel and Workforce Development Director plays a strategic role in recruiting, developing, and retaining a talented and engaged workforce for the City of Millington. The Director oversees and enhances the City’s practices related to talent recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention, ensuring a consistent pipeline of quality employees. A significant focus is placed on developing and administering training and development programs to support employee growth and retention while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, performance management, and professional development. The Personnel and Workforce Development Director supervises and evaluates personnel, working proactively to address deficiencies and shape a productive work environment. This position requires advanced expertise in public personnel administration, including recruitment, selection, labor relations, and training, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. With a commitment to confidentiality and integrity, the Director will also contribute to the City’s strategic goals by managing collective bargaining processes, maintaining effective labor relations, and overseeing the creation and implementation of personnel policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, public administration, or a closely related field; Master’s degree preferred. The City Manager can waive the requirement based on experience. • Experience: Ten or more years in human resources, including at least three years in a supervisory role. Experience in municipal government is preferred. • Certifications: National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (within one year of employment) and HR certification from SHRM or IPMA preferred. • License: Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Compensation: $66,452.88 to $96,356.68

Reports to City Manager.

Direct Report: Personnel Coordinator

Annual Benefits: Two Weeks Paid Vacation, Twelve Days Paid Sick Leave, Eleven Paid Holidays, Defined Benefit Pension Plan with no Employee Contribution Required, Health Insurance and Life Insurance with 65% paid by City, and other optional insurance products.