The City of Portland is recruiting for a Human Resources Director.  The position 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;

• Strong change-agent mindset, and strong understanding of state and federal employment laws;
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public policy, or comparable, from an accredited college or university - or equivalent experience; and
• Strongly prefer one or more of the following certifications: PHR/SPHR, IPMA-CP/SCP.

Pay range is $59,911 - $95,702 (reference salary $77,806) DOE; Equal Opportunity Employer

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