The City of Ithaca is looking for an inclusive, mission-oriented leader to direct the City’s employee-focused efforts and to serve as the City’s next Director of Human Resources. Each employee of the City of Ithaca helps to make it a beautiful place to work and live. Nestled in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, Ithaca is a city of 31,700 and is the Tompkins County seat. In addition to its notable recreation opportunities (gorges, waterfalls, Cayuga Lake to name a few), Ithaca is also home to Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins County Community College, all of which contribute to a vibrant, progressive community in this urban setting.
With direct leadership of a staff of six co-workers, the Director will be expected to develop human resource strategies with an equity lens, oversee operations and ensure compliance. The Director will also have an integral role in city employment-related negotiations, counsel supervisors on employee and labor relations matters, and meet with union representatives to discuss issues. The Director of Human Resources will also be expected to develop effective staffing strategies and implement plans to attract and retain employees of varying backgrounds. Fostering an environment where morale is high, and employees work in tandem to achieve the City’s goals, is also an important part of the execution of this role.
The Director of Human Resources oversees the administration of all employee benefit programs. Finally, an additional component of the position responsibilities is to oversee initiatives to improve the health and safety of all City’s employees. It is crucial that applicants have proven experience working with and serving a diverse community.
Minimum qualifications include: a master’s degree in public administration, industrial or labor relations, human resource management, or a closely related field with a similar course curriculum and 3 years of full-time paid administrative experience, or its part-time/volunteer equivalent, in the human resources field. Alternatively acceptable is the possession of a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of full-time paid administrative experience or an equivalent combination of these options. Experience implementing successful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives is a must.
The salary range for this position is $104,379-$125,255. For a full description of requirements and job responsibilities, as well as more on the City of Ithaca, please view the position brochure at: https://www.pracademicpartners.com/current-recruitments-1
This position is considered open until a final selection is made. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by 11/30/23. Expressions of interest should be sent via email and should include a cover letter, resume, and list of three (3) references. Pracademic Partners is assisting the City of Ithaca with this executive search. All materials should be sent, in confidence, to: ian@pracademicpartners.com with the subject line: Director of Human Resources - City of Ithaca.
The City of Ithaca is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Mission
The Human Resources Department's mission is to be an essential partner that cultivates a high performing diverse workforce that provides exceptional services to the community.
