Director of Human Resources

Cheltenham Township, a close suburb of Philadelphia celebrated as a vibrant, diverse and historic community whose more than 200 employees provide its 37,000 residents with excellent customer service and stewardship of its resources, is hiring its next Director of Human Resources to manage its talent needs. The Director of Human Resources reports directly to the Township Manager, serving all human resources functions and responsibilities, establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with Township employees, retirees, volunteers, union representatives, vendors, and citizen representatives while representing the best interests of the Township. The position is responsible for performing a variety of Human Resources/Risk Management tasks relating to the Township's full-time and part-time personnel; retired, per diem, and volunteer personnel; and seasonal employees, including, but not limited to employee recruitment and retention, performance evaluation, discipline, compensation, recognition and development; benefits administration; workforce planning; labor relations; policy development; risk management; and insurance/risk management.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, personnel administration, labor studies, public administration, business administration, or related field.
2. Master’s degree in related fields is preferred, but not required.
3. A minimum of seven or more years of experience in human resources and at least two years at a supervisory level preferred.
4. Municipal experience preferred.
5. Preferred certifications include:
   1. Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
   2. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
   3. International Public Management Association for Human Resources for Human Resources Certified Professional (IPMA-CP).
6. Valid Pennsylvania Drivers’ License
7. Residence in Cheltenham Township or an approved community.
8. The primary location of the work for this position is in an office at the Township’s administrative offices, which are located in an old house that has been retrofitted for office use. It is not a typical office facility. This position may be required to meet employees at the facilities where they work, which include police facilities, garages, and outdoor facilities. Regular work from home opportunities are not available; however, reasonable accommodations are made to accommodate work-life balance.

It is the mission of Cheltenham Township to provide outstanding municipal governance and services that meet the needs of our residents and businesses in a cost-effective and professional manner.  It is the vision of the Township to celebrate its vibrant, diverse, and historic community, to enhance and maintain quality of life, and to achieve economic and environmental sustainability by promoting actions and opportunities consistent with good stewardship of its natural and financial resources. As an entity dedicated to providing public service and fiscal responsibility, employees are generally not working in modern facilities and with top-quality equipment and software; however, Cheltenham has made great strides to improve operational efficiency through the implementation of modern software, including a recently implemented HRIS and payroll system.

Cheltenham is generally a fairly relaxed, casual and collaborative environment, with the requirement for formality depending on the situation. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attendance and participation in night or weekend meetings is required by most non-union, professional level positions. This position may need to respond to calls for assistance outside of work hours (nights, weekends, holidays). When available, attendance at these meetings may be permitted by web conference. The work environment is generally not quiet and is often fast-paced. It may include time pressure (frequent rush jobs, urgent deadlines, etc.), working with distractions (telephone calls, emails, disturbances or interruptions from coworkers, residents and board members), dealing with upset and/or irate employees or residents, and working with limited resources.

The salary range is $100-120,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The Township offers a full range of employment benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans; additional voluntary health and life insurance options; defined benefit pension; and paid vacation, holiday and sick time. The Township is accepting applications until October 21, 2024, but the position is open until filled.

Cheltenham Township recognizes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success and seeks to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Cheltenham Township is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at careers@cheltenham-township.org or by calling (215) 887-1000 for assistance. More details on this position can be found on the Township's website: www.cheltenhampa.gov/jobs.