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City of Franklin, Tennessee

Human Resources & Risk Management Director

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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.

$154,255 / year median in Tennessee

+11% projected growth

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Human Resources & Risk Management Director City of Franklin, Tennessee Franklin, Tennessee, United States (On-Site) Posted 13 days ago Job Type Full-Time Salary $175,000.00
  • $185,000.00 Industry Government/Civil Service Salary
  • Type Yearly Salary Job Function Other Organization Type/Size School/Government/Non-Profit AI Summary & Insights Description The City of Franklin is seeking a strategic public sector human resources executive who has led a broad, multi-disciplinary portfolio in a full-service municipal or county organization.
The successful candidate must be prepared to support approximately 800 employees across public safety, utilities, public works, and other professional operations while advancing a positive, high-performance workplace culture. We are looking for a proven leader who is:
  • Experienced in local government human resources, benefits, and risk management
  • Skilled in complex employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and the administration of multiple public retirement programs
  • Able to build strong partnerships with department leaders while strengthening HR systems and processes Franklin is a highly regarded community known for its exceptional quality of life, historic character, and vibrant economy.
Located just 15 miles south of Nashville, Franklin blends the character of a historic Southern city with the opportunities of a thriving regional hub. The City has experienced significant growth while remaining committed to preserving its heritage and community character. The City of Franklin is governed by a nine-member Board of Mayor and Aldermen, including the Mayor, and is professionally managed by a City Administrator who oversees day-to-day operations. Franklin maintains AAA bond ratings from both S&P and Moody's. The Human Resources and Risk Management Director reports to the Assistant City Administrator/Chief Financial Officer and leads a 14-position department. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned local government human resources professional with demonstrated success in a municipality or county of comparable scale and complexity. The next Director will serve both as a culture steward and a process architect
  • protecting Franklin's strong workplace foundation while fostering effective systems for employee relations, investigations, performance management, talent acquisition, leadership development, benefits, risk, safety, and retirement administration. Required qualifications for this position include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
  • Five to seven years of executive level human resources management experience in a municipal or county government
  • Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP, or
PSHRA-SCP
(or ability to obtain within two years) Preferred qualifications for this position include:
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
  • Human Resources leadership experience in a city or county of similar scale and complexity, or an organization with similar scale and operational complexity, including public safety and other 24/7 operations
  • Experience administering multiple defined benefit and defined contribution retirement programs, together with self-insured benefits, workers' compensation, insurance, safety, and risk management
  • Demonstrated success modernizing Human Resources service delivery, manager tools, leadership development, and workforce analytics The salary range for this position is $175,000
  • 185,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
The City offers a highly competitive benefits package including defined benefit retirement through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, and possible relocation assistance. Please apply online. For more information on this position, contact: Clay J. Pearson, Senior Vice President claypearson@governmentresource.com 713-816-8639
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