Overview

The City of Louisville is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and experienced Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director is an integral member of the City’s Leadership Team and serves as a vital resource to all departments. The successful candidate will have a passion for public service, municipal experience, and a drive to be part of a transformative team for the City of Louisville.

The Human Resources Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Human Resources department. As a senior leader, the Director cultivates collaboration among City departments and works with City leaders to align human resources with the City’s overall goals and objectives. The Human Resources Director is crucial in establishing a positive culture for the organization and will take an active role in developing strategies to support the employees, the organization, and provide high level services for the City of Louisville. Additionally, the Human Resources Director will play a key role in fostering a positive work environment and further develop systems, staffing, and stability to support the City of Louisville and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. The Director will embrace and demonstrate the City's ICARE values every day, reflecting the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Please note: This is a critical/essential position and may require availability during emergencies or disasters, which could include working overtime or adjusting your normal schedule to meet organizational needs.

Please review the brochure for more details and information.

Anticipated Hiring Timeline:

Application Review: By August 14th
Virtual Panel Zoom Interviews: Week of August 18th
Finalist Interviews Onsite: Week of September 1st
Projected start date: October20th

Examples of Duties

Oversee all Human Resources functions including benefits, compensation, HRIS & payroll, learning & development, performance management, recruiting & onboarding, employee recognition, personnel records management, employee relations, bi-annual employee surveys, and policy development
Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws; recommend updates to policies to ensure compliance and best practices
Develop and maintain all HR policies, including the Personnel Policies, ensuring they reflect best practices and compliance with labor laws
Provide strategic workforce planning, including succession planning, organizational development, and leadership training
Conduct job analyses and oversee classification and compensation plans, ensuring competitive and equitable pay structures
Manage the City's performance evaluation process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and professional development
Develop and implement employee retention strategies and oversee exit interview processes
Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors and employees on workplace issues, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters
Investigate and respond to discrimination, harassment, and other employee complaints, ensuring compliance with EEO and labor laws
Coordinate risk management initiatives, including workers' compensation, employee safety programs, insurance, and insurance claims
Utilize HR analytics and reporting to drive data-informed decision-making and workforce planning
Oversee HR budgeting, including salary projections and benefits administration, ensuring financial sustainability
Negotiate and administer contractual agreements for HR services and benefits
Coordinate with legal counsel as needed
Represent the City in employment-related claims, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
Foster a positive work environment by implementing innovative employee engagement and wellness programs
Provide supervision, leadership, and support to the Human Resources team
Collaboratively develops long term strategies and implements plans for organizational learning & development programs
Establish recruiting and placement practices, techniques and procedures in coordination organizational leadership
Acts as City Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer and HIPPA Compliance Officer. Investigates any claims of harassment and discrimination. Ensure proactive programming and reporting with regulatory compliance matters including: ADAAA, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, and all other related regulatory matters applicable to legal work environment
Exercises independent judgment in planning work details, making assignments to employees, and providing guidance to City departments on human resource-related matters
Perform other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

This position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Human Resources administration, public administration, or related field.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible job experience in a Human Resources Department with administrative, public service, technical or managerial job duties is required.
A minimum of five (5) years of supervision is required.
Progressively responsible experience in benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee relations, and public sector experience are desirable.
An advanced degree is preferred. SPHR, SHRM-SCP or IPMA-HR SCP certification highly desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and best practices of human resources and public personnel management including position, salary and fringe benefit administration, recruitment and selection, and disciplinary procedures
A deep understanding of Human Resources within a municipal government organization
Municipal government organization, rules, regulations and procedures
Is innovative with the ability to think entrepreneurially and to maximize current resources
Is excellent at developing relationships and team building, with strong interpersonal skills, and a sincere interest in the organization and the people in it
Has good judgement and is a strategic thinker
Models leadership both within the HR Department and for the entire organization
Create and design innovative human resources programs and systems which anticipate and respond to organizational issues
Ability to communicate effectively and present information to a broad spectrum of stakeholders including front-line staff and supervisors, leadership, and city council
Conduct investigations and report findings
Runs the department in a way that instills confidence in the rest of the organization
Supports and demonstrates City’s core values: innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (ICARE)
Ability to evaluate complex sets of data and circumstances from an overall perspective and formulate effective plans, procedures, and programs
Skill in the use of computers and various applications including Microsoft Products
An understanding of key municipal stakeholders and when to include them
Skill in personnel management
Ability to exercise considerable initiative and judgement and make sound decisions in ambiguous situations
Knowledge of budget development and analysis, and project management principles and practices

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

Requires the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying of objects; some walking and standing; some hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard; vision for reading and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communications with employees and citizen. This position requires the regular use of a vehicle to attend meetings in various locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position consists of primarily sedentary office work tasks. The incumbent may work from home on occasion. The noise level in the environment is usually quiet. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some evening, weekend and holidays hours. Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to walk, talk or hear. Physical demands are described as sedentary (exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time). Other tasks may require sitting at a computer for several hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Successful candidates may be required to complete a pre-placement physical and substance screen prior to employment. A background investigation and driving record check will be performed on qualified candidates.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION: 8810