HR DIRECTOR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Human Resources Director

Department : Human Resources

Reports To : City Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt

Prepared by : Human Resources

Prepared Date : 10 / 2025

SUMMARY

Under the general administrative direction of the City Manager, supervises and administers a broad comprehensive personnel program for the City of Opa-locka. This role is responsible for developing and implementing policies, programs, and services that support a productive, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace. The Director will lead initiatives in recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, and organizational development.

NATURE OF WORK

Performs a variety of complex professional administrative and supervisory work in directing, planning, and coordinating the full range of functions and programs of the Human Resources Department consistent with the City’s mission, vision, and values. Directs the actions of all human resources staff to ensure proper compliance with related legislation, labor contracts, rules and regulations. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of the City Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and pre-audits personnel action forms for conformance with City ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations.
• Formulates and recommends policies, regulations, and practices for implementing the personnel program.
• Consults with and advises the City Manager and department heads in various personnel policies and practices.
• Directs, coordinates and supervises the administration of a position classification plan, a wage and salary plan, fair employment practices, and municipal training programs.
• Make recommendations to the City Manager for changes where warranted.
• Conducts special management studies relating to personnel matters.
• Develops and administers an employee evaluation program.
• Prepares comprehensive personnel reports, recommends methods of improving the personnel program to the City Manager.
• Prepares the personnel budget and maintains budgetary controls.
• Maintains personnel records for City employees.
• Maintains effective public relations with administrators, department heads, employees, and the general public.
• Supervises all employees assigned to the Human Resources Department.
• Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources, Public Administration, or related field required.

A master’s degree in business administration, Personnel, Human Resources or Public Administration is desired.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Five (5) years professional human resources experience, to include two (2) years at a higher supervisory / management level in municipal government. Experience must include responsibility for recruitment / selection, risk management, labor relations, contract negotiations & collective bargaining agreements (unions)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification is desired AND OR

International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General and specific assignments are received as to beats or details and work is normally performed with latitude for the use of independent judgment in the selection of work methods and procedures, subjects to review through analysis of reports, personal inspection, and discussion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

On a continuous basis sit at a desk and / or stand for long periods of time. Frequently required to walk. Frequently required to see, hear, and talk with employees and the public. Frequently required to read and / or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means, use a calculator to compute figures. On occasion it is requested to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment. On occasion it is required to lift or carry weights up to 20 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employment At-Will

Employees have a work-at-will relationship throughout their employment. This means that employment is for an undefined period. Either the employee or the City OF Opa-Locka, without cause or notice, may terminate it.

Equal Employment Opportunity / EEO

The City of Opa-locka is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Under this policy, all employees and applicants will be treated fairly and equally, and the City of Opa-Locka will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal employment discrimination laws. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, termination, training, and career development. selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.