Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations (Anacortes, WA)

The City of Anacortes is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to serve as

Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations

To Apply: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by 8/14/2020, open until filled.

Please visit our website for application materials and submission instructions: https://www.anacorteswa.gov/152/Employment-Opportunities

The Position

The Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations plans, coordinates, and directs the operations of the City’s Human Resources Department, and is responsible for administering a full range of human resource programs including recruitment and selection, policy development and administration, employee compensation and benefits, training and development, collective bargaining, and employee and labor relations. As a lean Department of two, the Director is hands-on in day-to-day HR operations including key management-level recruitments, research and analysis, labor and employee relations, and training. The Director is responsible for coordinating work with other outside consultants and employment and/or labor attorneys to achieve Department and City objectives. The Director also serves as Secretary & Chief Examiner for the Civil Service Commission for the Police and Fire Departments.

The HR Director serves as the principal advisor to the Mayor and City Council on HR topics, and serves on the City’s executive leadership team providing advice and counsel on decisions with organization-wide impacts.

The Director is the lead labor negotiator for collective bargaining and grievance resolution with the City’s four labor groups including the Teamsters, Commissioned Police Officers, Non-Commissioned Police Staff, and Firefighters, and is responsible for positive labor relations with the unionized workforce.

Education & Experience

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with an emphasis in human resources, public administration, business management or a closely-related field, AND five (5) or more years management-level HR program management experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience managing Human Resources function in a public sector organization and union environment highly preferred. SHRM or HRCI certification preferred. For full qualifications and special requirements, please refer to the job description.

Ideal Candidate

The Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations plays a key role in accomplishing the City’s mission. Building and maintaining strong employee and labor relations is a key component of the position and the successful candidate will:

Build and maintain trust

Develop positive working relationships

Demonstrate compassion and empathy

Exhibit a high level of professionalism

Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and active listening skills

Be solution-oriented and proactive

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of accomplishments and leadership in the Human Resources and Labor Relations field. This individual will be an effective communicator, especially when presenting information to employees, bargaining groups, and City leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range (5-step scale):

$104,313 - $117,405 DOQ

Benefits Include:

Choice between Medical Plans (including Health Savings Accounts with High Deductible Health Plans), Prescription Plan, Dental & Vision

Washington State Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS)

Deferred Compensation Programs

Life & LTD Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays

Exchange Time Accrual

Health Club Discounts

Selection Process

Online screening interviews with semi-finalists are scheduled for 8/21/2020.

Final candidates will be invited to attend the final selection process on 8/28/2020.