Human Resources Director

Then come work for us! Due to an impending retirement, the City of Woodstock is looking for an energetic leader to join our team in the pivotal role of Human Resources Director.

WOODSTOCK WELCOMES YOU!

The City of Woodstock is a charming historic community of 25,630, located 55 miles northwest of Chicago on Metra rail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Woodstock is a community unlike any other boasting historic 19th century buildings, dining, entertainment, accommodations, specialty shops, professional services, art galleries, and live theater.

The City employs 353 (full, part-time and seasonal) employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as Office of the City Manager, Development Services - Building & Planning, Development Services - Engineering, Economic Development, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, Opera House, Police, Public Library, Public Works, and Recreation.

Our employees work to serve the residents with responsive customer service and strive to make the City of Woodstock the best community it can be.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating and control of the Human Resources Department. Administers a broad range of human resource management functions citywide, including labor relations, employment relations, staffing, compensation, employee benefits, policy and procedure development, training and development, performance management, personnel records, risk management, and workers compensation. Serves as senior staff advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and city departments on all personnel matters.

For a complete description of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Psychology or related field with a minimum of five (5) years' progressively responsible human resources related experience; or a combination of bachelor's degree with additional experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be accepted by the City.

• Previous supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CLRP, IPMA-CP, or other professional human resources certification.

SALARY:

The annual salary range for the Human Resources Director is $112,892 to $163,696, with an anticipated hiring range of $112,892 to $129,833, based on qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer a very competitive group benefits package along with an IMRF pension.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled