The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, coordination, and evaluation of the City’s human resources function. This position develops and implements strategic human resources initiatives aligned with City goals and provides executive-level guidance on workforce planning, organizational development, employee relations, and compliance. The Director ensures that policies, programs, and practices promote an effective, engaged, and legally compliant workforce.

· Leads the development of Human Resources strategies aligned with the City of Morgantown goals and operational policies.

· Provides executive-level consultation to City leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and succession planning

· Oversees recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention strategies for all City employees.

· Leads organizational culture, employee engagement, and retention initiatives

· Directs employee relations programs, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary processes

· Administers employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, employee assistance, and leave programs, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations

· Coordinates and oversees leave administration in compliance with FMLA and other applicable laws.

· Advises and consultations with City Management, employees, and retirees regarding a variety of human resources actions, laws, programs and services.

· Oversees compensation and classification systems, including analysis and recommendations for equitable and competitive pay structures

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; monitors legislation and implements policy updates when needed.

· Administers and manages the HR budget, including forecasting and resource allocation.

· Demonstrates a commitment to customer service, accountability, and innovation, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.

· Develops, implements, and maintains HR policies, procedures, and programs to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency Performs benefit administration to include claims resolution, charge reporting etc.

· Develops and maintains an employee onboarding and offboarding program.

· Provides employee relations counseling

· Oversees preparation and submission of required federal, state, and local HR report Ensures timely and effective employee performance evaluation processes across departments.

Supervised, mentors, and develops Human Resources staff.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.

Certification/License:

· None required

Experience:

· Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.