The City of Portland is searching for an HR Director.  The city serves a citizen population of approximately 12,000 and employs approximately 150 full time, part-time, and seasonal employees. The governing body is comprised of a mayor, vice mayor, and six aldermen; the city management team reports to the mayor.

The position of Human Resource Manager will report directly to the mayor and will be responsible for providing full-scope human resource services to fellow department heads, employees, and elected officials. Typical duties will include: development and administration of various technical phases of the city's personnel program, including policy development and administration; risk management; benefits administration; recruitment, selection, and placement; position classification and pay; employee relations programs, performance management, employee development, and workforce diversity; and providing advice to city management and personnel. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in an exempt level role in human resources in a comparably sized organization; local government experience is strongly preferred, but not required;
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public policy, or comparable, from an accredited college or university - or equivalent experience; and
• One or more of the following certifications: PHR/SPHR, IPMA-CP/SCP.

Pay range is $55,329 - $82,993 DOE

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Email résumé, along with a cover letter and to: hjohnson@cityofportlandtn.gov