The City of Healdsburg is recruiting for a dynamic and enthusiastic Chief Human Resources Officer! This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader who is passionate about driving positive workforce culture, implementing innovated HR strategies, and is willing to roll up their sleeves to handle daily HR tasks. As a human resources team of two, the ideal candidate will thrive both as an individual contributor and as a strategic leader. As the CHRO, you will be responsible for shaping a thriving, inclusive workplace where employees feel valued. This position includes a wide range of duties, including recruitment and retention, onboarding and offboarding, payroll support, leave administration, workers’ compensation, employee and labor relations, workplace training and culture initiatives, and more! We are looking for a team player with a collaborative mindset, who will make a lasting impact on our workforce and community. Note - Oral Board Panel interviews will be scheduled for the week of November 18th. Second round interview with the hiring manager will be scheduled for the week of December 2nd. About the CHRO position: The responsibilities of the Chief Human Resources Officer is to plan, develop, organize, direct and oversee the activities of the Human Resources division within the City Manager’s Office including City-wide training, organizational development, recruitment and selection, onboarding and retention, classification and compensation, benefits administration, leave administration, labor relations, employee relations, performance management, and payroll and personnel actions; to coordinate Human Resources activities with other departments; and to provide highly complex professional assistance to the Assistant City Manager. The Chief Human Resources Officer is designated as an unrepresented and confidential position, involved in employer-employee relations duties which include negotiations or investigations and response to grievances, and shall observe the terms and conditions negotiated by MMPEA. Supervision received and exercised: Receives general direction from the Assistant City Manager. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned professional, technical and administrative support staff, and overall responsibility for all functions of the Human Resources Division. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Develop, plan, and implement divisional goals and objectives; recommend, develop, and administer policies and procedures. - Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct Human Resources division activities including recruitment and selection, onboarding and retention, benefits administration, and maintenance of the City’s classification and compensation plan. - Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Human Resources division work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. - Prepare the Human Resources division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget. - Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; conduct investigations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department. - Provide guidance on sensitive, complex, and technical human resources matters; advise managers, supervisors, and employees in the interpretation and application of human resources rules, policies, and procedures. - Meet with union representatives; participates in or conduct meet and confer meetings with unions on subjects that require bargaining; participate in negotiations; understands City’s Personnel Rules, Memorandums of Understanding, and policies. - Develop, manage, and implement and evaluate the City’s classification and compensation plan, policies, processes, and procedures; manage, coordinate, and monitor classification/compensation; plan, oversee and review the performance of job analyses and development of recommendations for position allocations; develop salary and total compensation survey and resultant salary recommendations. - Develop, manage, and implement the City’s training and professional development program by compiling and evaluating information about organizational needs, conducting needs assessments, developing course content, and methods of evaluation; plan and present workshops; monitor training programs to ensure consistent presentation of the City’s mission, policies and procedures and quality customer service. - Develop an organizational development strategy and implement and monitor programs, policies and procedures in organizational restructuring, process redesign, training, continuing education, career development, succession planning, process improvement and change management. - Analyze and recommend program enhancements to existing procedures as needed to meet new or anticipated regulations; ensure Citywide operational efficiencies; oversee long-term workforce management needs. - Develop, update, and maintain Citywide employment policies and procedures. - Review and evaluate changes in Local, State, and Federal laws or regulations that impact the delivery of human resources services; oversees the implementation of changes to programs, services, and technology as appropriate to ensure best practices and legal compliance. - Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary. - Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence. - Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. - Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect. - Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication. - Perform related duties as assigned.