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Human Resources Director
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What they do
A Director of Human Resources manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans, and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed.
$197,934 / year median in Connecticut
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview
Company Name
Town of Westport, CT
Job Title
Human Resources Director
Description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be both strategic and hands-on, providing
expertise in areas such as labor relations, employee relations, performance
management, compensation, and conflict resolution, ensuring that our organization is
an exceptional place to work for all employees. Reporting directly to the First Selectman,
and as a member of the Town of Westport leadership team, you will oversee a
dedicated team of two (2) HR professionals committed to supporting the development
of strategies that create a premier municipal organization, striving for excellence in all
that we do.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the First Selectman and
department leadership on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee
relations, and labor relations matters.
Partner with department heads and Town leadership to develop and implement
practical workforce strategies that support organizational goals and effective
municipal operations. Collaborate across Town departments on the full employee
lifecycle from recruitment and selection through onboarding, talent development,
training, performance management, and employee engagement. Serve as a
strategic partner to departmental leaders, providing guidance and support to
strengthen organizational culture, develop employees, and align workforce
initiatives with the Town's strategic objectives.
Counsel management on interpretation of policy and procedures ensuring
compliance, lead investigations and resolutions of employee complaints, and coach
departmental managers on appropriate intervention and resolution of employee
relations issues.
Oversee the benefits programs, acting as a liaison between employees and
Third-Party Administrators or insurance providers, to resolve benefit-related
problems and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations.
Salary Range
$150000.00 -$160000.00
Job City
Westport
Job State
CT
Job Country