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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.Distinguishing Features of WorkThe City of Wichita is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader toserve as its next Director of Human Resources. This is a high-impactrole with the largest city if Kansas and a Top 50 U.S. city that offersthe opportunity to shape the workforce and culture of an organizationthat delivers essential services to a growing and dynamic community.Serving a workforce of approximately 3,300 employees, the Director willinfluence how the City attracts, develops, and retains talent whilestrengthening organizational performance to enhance service deliveryacross all departments. This role offers both scale and visibility, withthe ability to drive meaningful change that directly supports servicedelivery to residents.The Director works closely with a new and dynamic City Manager andexecutive leadership team to align workforce strategies withorganizational priorities. This is an opportunity to further integrateHR strategy into organizational decision making, modernize systems andpractices, and prepare the workforce for future challenges.Wichita offers a unique combination of professional opportunity andcommunity impact. The City is committed to continuous improvement andvalues leaders who bring practical solutions, build strongrelationships, and focus on results.The RoleThe Director of Human Resources leads the Citys comprehensive HRfunction and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team.This position is responsible for setting direction, establishingpriorities, and ensuring effective delivery of human resources servicesacross the organization.Core areas of responsibility include talent acquisition, workforceplanning, employee relations, labor relations, compensation andbenefits, learning and development, organizational effectiveness, and HRsystems.This role requires a leader who can operate at both a strategic andoperational level, providing clear direction while also ensuringexecution. The Director ensures consistent, fair, and effectiveapplication of policies, practices, and agreements while supporting apositive and productive work environment.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a practical, forward-thinking leader who bringsboth strategic perspective and a strong foundation in human resourcesoperations.They will be:- A confident and credible advisor to the City Manager and senior leadership- Skilled at building relationships and navigating complex organizational dynamics- Solutions-oriented, with sound judgment and the ability to make decisions in a public sector environment- Experienced in leading teams, managing change, and improving organizational performance- Comfortable balancing competing priorities while maintaining a focus on outcomes- Experience in a unionized environment is important, along with the ability to approach labor relations in a collaborative and results-focused manner.Core CompetenciesStrategic Leadership: Aligns HR strategies with the Citys strategicplan and organizational priorities, including attracting, developing,and retaining a high-performing workforce.HR and Business Expertise: Applies broad HR knowledge, sound judgment,and data to guide decisions and solve complex issues.Relationship Management and Communication: Builds trust, communicatesclearly, and works effectively with employees, leadership, andstakeholders.Leadership and Team Development: Leads and develops staff, setsexpectations, and fosters a high-performing team environment toestablish Wichita as a leading employer of choice.Problem Solving and Decision Making: Navigates complex situatio s,manages conflict, and makes timely, informed decisions.Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates professionalism, maintainsconfidentiality, and ensures fair and consistent practices.Adaptability and Innovation: Leads through change, embraces newapproaches, and leverages technology to improve outcomes.Examples of Work PerformedEstablishes policies and procedures related to the personnel program;develops methods and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency ofpersonnel functions.Directs recruitment and selection activities, position classificationand compensation, training, payroll and record keeping, the equalemployment opportunity and affirmative action program, and employeerelations.Directs studies and surveys, and recommends and implements vestigates and resolves problems related to reallocation of positions,working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee terprets the personnel program to departmental officials, employees,and the public.Assists departmental officials with their personnel needs.