Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources sets the tone for how work gets done in the City. Supporting and improving employee morale with limited resources and high demands is challenging; That’s why Petaluma’s Director of Human Resources must excel in all areas including but not limited to emotional intelligence, political astuteness, negotiations, staff development and performance management, workplace safety and risk management, classification and compensation, benefits administration, wellness, recruitment and selection, workers’ compensation, and all legal aspects of employment within a municipal organization.

• • You enjoy being a “working Director” and leading by example.
  • You have the ability to juggle multiple projects, appropriately manage and delegate.
  • You enjoy sharing your knowledge base with staff through mentoring and learning opportunities.
  • You bring a balanced management style that is both collaborative and decisive.
  • You are a strong and clear communicator (both verbally and in writing) and a good listener.
  • You recognize the importance of research and analysis and have a working background to draw from.
  • You are open to and welcome new ideas, fresh perspectives, and innovation.
  • You are patient, fair, inclusive, and supportive in a dynamic work environment and understand the fundamentals in building and maintaining good team dynamics.
  • You have been doing similar work in the public sector for at least five (5) years of which at least three (3) of those years were in a supervisory role.
  • You have extensive knowledge and hands on experience in all areas of municipal Human Resources and Risk.
  • Experience working with Public Safety personnel is highly desirable.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, human resources, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.