Human Resources Director

Olympia, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2024

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
City of Olympia, WA


First Review: February 18, 2024

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**1/26/24 Update: Online recruitment materials have been updated with new salary of $183,610 to reflect 2024 COLA of 4.14%. 

 

The City of Olympia is seeking a Human Resources Director for the vibrant capital city of Washington State. Olympia offers a unique energy, accessibility, and opportunity that few other communities can provide. The city’s outstanding quality of life, low crime rate, varied housing options, and family-friendly amenities attract an active and engaged population of 55,605. 


THE CITY OF OLYMPIA

Serving a population of 56,900, the City operates with an annual budget of $284 million and a team of 673 FTEs. Olympia provides a full range of municipal services including public safety (police, fire, and court), streets, parks and recreation, arts, utilities, community planning and development, zoning, and general administrative services. 

Olympia’s City Manager is committed to a “First Team" culture, one that has been adopted and embraced throughout the organization. The organizational culture places a high value on teamwork, listening, accountability, and meaningful impact in serving the public.  
 

THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 

The Human Resources Director reports to the Assistant City Manager and serves on the City Manager’s Executive Team. The Human Resources Director is responsible for labor negotiations and labor management; employee development and training; recruitment, compensation, and benefit plan administration; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position is expected to demonstrate and foster excellent communication skills and to build authentic, trusting relationships. The HR Department operates with a 2024 budget of $1.48 million and a team of 9.5 FTEs. 

 

WHY APPLY 

This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a high quality of life in the capital city of Washington that few other communities can offer.  The Human Resources Director will have the chance to join a well-managed organization with a dynamic, dedicated, and professional leadership team. The Human Resources Director will have a primary role in developing an organizational culture to retain and attract the best professionals for the City. 


For more information, please view the full position profile.  

For questions on this position, please contact:

Ray Corpuz
GMP Consultants
Ray@gmphr.com
(831) 236-8961

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