Director of Human Resources
Department of Human Resources
City of Petaluma, California
Annual Salary: $145,204 – $188,427 DOQ/DOE*
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The City of Petaluma seeks a creative, enterprising, and visionary Director of Human Resources (HR Director), with proven strategic leadership skills and the ability to position the City as the employer of choice in Northern California and beyond. We invite you to be a part of an exciting time of community rebuilding, leading innovative changes and establishing essential core people-centered functions. The HR Director will oversee organizational development, strategic planning, employee development, policy and procedures, classification and compensation, benefits administration, wellness, recruitment and selection, workplace safety and risk, labor and employee relations, and worker’s compensation. The HR Director will lead the Department of Human Resources and oversee a budget of $8.4 million and seven staff, including a Risk Manager, recruitment, risk, and benefits professionals and administrative support staff, and consultants who lead negotiations for the City’s 10 bargaining units. The successful candidate will have a vision for a values-driven organizational culture, an enthusiasm for public service, and an ability to lead and motivate others. They will be committed to fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and fun. Overall, they will play a vital role in making Petaluma a city that works for everyone! Apply and join our team today.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will understand that our employees are our most precious resource — and that the key to ensuring organizational excellence is the recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing and engaged staff. They will strive to foster a values-driven culture which motivates employees to collaboratively meet the diverse needs of a dedicated and thriving municipal organization. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge and hands-on expertise in all areas of HR including effective supervision, organizational development, recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee recognition, mentoring, HR policy and procedures, long-range strategic planning, employee development and training, labor and employee relations, and the ability to oversee other HR functions such as risk management, workplace safety, and workers’ compensation.