Chief Human Resources Officer

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of human resources, business management and organizational behavior concepts, principles and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of human resources law and policy.
• Ability to identify and cultivate mutually beneficial associations with key stakeholders to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both in oral and written communications including public speaking.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, clients, other agency personnel, the legislature and the media.
• Ability to make appropriate or acceptable compromises in order to meet goals and to garner support and cooperation from others.
• Ability to use sound judgment, define complex problems, and provide effective solutions. 
• Ability to establish goals and structures, and examine the quality of services provided and take action to implement corrective measures as necessary.  
• Ability to function under pressure and manage conflicting points of view.
• Ability to demonstrate discretion, integrity, and fair-mindedness.
• Ability to manage multiple sensitive or controversial issues simultaneously. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Administration/Management, Business Administration/Management, Organizational Development, Communication, Psychology or related field. 
• Five years of progressively responsible experience administering human resources and labor relations.
• Three years of direct work unit management and supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree and professional certification as an HCI PHR or SPHR or SHRM-CP or SCP preferred.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered.