Director of Human Resources

County of Chester • Full-time • West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States • $139.13k - $173.92k / year • 1w ago

Chester County and its 550,000 residents enjoy a high quality of life with outstanding employment and educational opportunities, coupled with an array of performing arts and cultural venues, museums, historical sites, world-renowned gardens, recreational offerings, and an eclectic mixture of dining, microbreweries, and wine tasting options.

Chester County operates under a Commission form of government with the three-member Board of Commissioners constituting the chief governing body of the organization. The Board, together with its executive staff, manages the large and diverse organization whose mission is to provide quality government services in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Elected on an at-large basis, the Board of Commissioners are responsible for policy making, fiscal management, and the administration of county affairs.

Chester County is seeking a visionary leader as its next Director of Human Resources who can establish and maintain positive, trusting, and highly productive relationships and work closely with employees to build morale and support the development of an organizational team culture that provides effective and efficient public service delivery with the highest level of customer service. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing the County’s overall Human Resource functions and programs. The Director develops policies and coordinates Departmental activities including recruitment & employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and related services. The Department is staffed by 16 full time and 9 part time employees (including the Director) and is supported with an annual budget of approximately $1.4 million.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Business, Psychology, Public Administration, or related field is required (master’s preferred), coupled with 10 or more years of Human Resources experience with at least five (5) years at a management level. SHRM-CP Certified and/or the ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time following appointment. Chester County offers a desired starting salary range of $139,131 - $173,915, based upon qualifications and experience.

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