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Human Resources Director - Board of County Commissioners

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

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SALARY: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS) - ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, human resources management, industrial psychology, labor/industrial relations, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources management experience of which two (2) years must be supervisory and must include negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions.

Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for five professional references by May 7, 2025. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dele Lowman, MGT Senior Consultant, at (847) 380-3240 x 141.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, outcome-focused leader with strong management competencies. While broad knowledge of personnel management is a necessity, this position is well suited for a rising human resources professional for whom a department director role is the next step in their career. Candidates with prior local government experience and experience working with public sector labor unions will receive highest consideration.

The hiring range for the position is $100,000-$120,000, and the county has a flexible hybrid and remote work policy. Alachua County offers a robust and progressive benefits package, including an Employee Health & Wellness Center which provides services to employees, retirees, and dependents enrolled in the county’s health insurance plan. Services include primary care, urgent care, and wellness services at no cost.

Position Summary:

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Alachua County, Florida (pop. 289,900) seeks a talented human resources leader to serve as its next Director of Human Resources. The Director manages personnel services for a workforce where 22% of employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements. As such, the Director also serves as the chief labor negotiator with the county’s two collective bargaining units. The successful candidate will possess comprehensive human resource management experience and be comfortable leading a hybrid and remote workforce.

Alachua County’s principal city is Gainesville, which is best known for the University of Florida and the NCAA Division I Florida Gators football team. The county also offers natural springs, historical districts, and a vibrant arts and culture scene. It is located in North Central Florida, two hours south of the state capital, two hours north of Orlando, and one hour southwest of Jacksonville. The county is easily accessible via Interstate 75, and the Gainesville Regional Airport offers daily flights to major cities including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Miami.

The county has a FY2025 budget of $866.9M and approximately 1,200 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions under the County Manager’s purview. The Human Resources Department has a budget of $2.5M and 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. In addition to serving the departments under the purview of the Board of County Commissioners, the HR Department also provides personnel services to the Supervisor of Elections, the Alachua County Library District, and the Gainesville/Alachua County Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO).

Major priorities for the incoming Director will include the completion of a countywide classification and compensation study and the implementation of a new HRIS, both of which are starting imminently.

All employees participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with a required 3% contribution which the county matches. Employees can elect the FRS Investment Plan with a one-year vesting schedule or the FRS Pension Plan with an eight-year vesting schedule. The county also offers elective Deferred Compensation (457) and ROTH IRA plans.

The State of Florida has strong public record laws. Candidates are advised to be aware that all aspects of this recruitment are open to public records requests throughout the process.

Examples of Duties:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Leads the diverse Human Resources staff offering guidance, training and support in an accountable, approachable and professional manner.

Builds strong working relationships with County talent, the Library District, Supervisor of Elections, Labor Unions and other local and state partners.

Professionally represents the Department to elected officials, citizens and other County departments both verbally and in writing.

Manages the department's budget and resources with an emphasis on responsible stewardship and maximizing benefits to County talent and partners.

Implements appropriate departmental policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the County Manager and elected officials for County-wide policies.

Produces professional, accurate, quality reports.

Values lifelong learning to remain current on professional trends and takes a personal interest in the professionalism and career development of staff.

Maintains required certification(s) and encourages credentialing of staff as appropriate.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles of management practices and of all aspects of Human Resources management.

Thorough knowledge of modern office management principles, practices and application, including development, maintenance and revision of records and controls.

Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws and County policies and procedures pertaining to areas included in Human Resources management.

Skill and ability to negotiate collective bargaining and other employment related agreements in the best interest of the County.

Ability to apply applicable supervisory methodologies needed in work environment to promote positive work relationships and ensure accountability.

Ability to supervise and organize the work of staff; develop staff; coach and counsel staff and effectively appraise employee's performance.

Ability to decide upon a reasonable and effective course of action in emergency situations and to anticipate and prevent development of such situations.

Ability to understand far-reaching consequences of decisions and actions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports and memoranda.

Ability to plan and organize work and manage time.

Ability to develop, prepare and monitor complex budgets.

Ability to coordinate and effectively manage a number of concurrent projects and issues.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with subordinates, Department Directors, Constitutional Officers and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; walk and sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.