Human Resources Director

In the City of Sparks, it is no wonder the motto is, “It’s happening here!”. Located in the Truckee Meadows on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Range, less than an hour drive from Lake Tahoe, and neighbor to the City of Reno, lies the City of Sparks. Quality of life is cited as one of the main reasons people relocate to Sparks, where outdoor activities abound all year! The Human Resources Department is an integral division that promotes the City’s strategic and tactical goals with professional HR expertise. The HR team strives to provide professional Human Resources support to the City’s Departments to ensure they have the talent and resources needed to provide City services. Under administrative direction from the Assistant City Manager, the Human Resources Director leads, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the full scope of human resource functions and operations of the City. The Human Resources Director is responsible for measuring and forecasting diversity metrics for the Human Resources Department as well as implementing and supporting City policies that reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and during the hiring process. The City is seeking an inclusive and experienced leader. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and the ability to relate to individuals at all levels within the organization. Qualified candidates possess a Master’s degree in business, public administration, employee relations, or a related field as well as five (5) years of progressive experience in all functional areas of human resources of which three (3) years are in a supervisory capacity; or a Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, employee relations, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressive experience in all functional areas of human resources of which three (3) years are in a supervisory capacity. Public agency experience and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or a Senior in Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or other generally accepted Human Resources professional certificate is preferred.

The annual salary range for the Human Resources Director is $128,128 to $192,212; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080.

Filing Deadline: October 7, 2024