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The City of Des Plaines (pop. 56,945) seeks an innovative and energetic professional to provide leadership and counsel in the management of its human resource operations. Located 17 miles northwest of Chicago, Des Plaines is a vibrant community with over 15 square miles of residential, commercial, and industrial uses operating under the City Manager form of government. The city has a total 2008 budget of $127M, an operating budget of $56M, and 360+ full-time employees employed across eight major departments and represented by six collective bargaining units. This position serves as the organizational leader and key advisor to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and other management staff on all human resource and labor relations matters to include: the recruitment and selection of staff; policy development and implementation; compensation and benefit plan design and administration; employee development and training; collective bargaining strategies and contract administration; and risk management programs. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Human Resources supervises an immediate staff of 3 employees within the Human Resources Division with a 2008 budget of $520K. Ideal candidates will have at minimum a bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a closely related field with a master’s degree preferred, and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience. Professional certification(s) in human resource management is also desirable (i.e. PHR, SPHR, etc.). Salary range for 2008 is from $88,368 to $114,878; starting salary is dependant upon qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefit package. Residency within the City of Des Plaines is preferred but not required for this position. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and completed city employment application to: City of Des Plaines, Human Resources, Room #503, 1420 Miner St., Des Plaines, Illinois 60016; fax, 847-827-2292. EOE. This recruitment shall remain open until the position is filled. Recruitment Profile:Introduction: This recruitment profile outlines the factors of qualification and experience identified as necessary and desirable for candidates for the Director of Human Resources position. In addition, this profile will be used as a guide in the recruitment process, providing specific criteria by which applicants will be screened for interview and selection consideration. Role within the Organization: The Director of Human Resources position serves as the organizational leader and key advisor to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and other management staff on all human resource and labor relations matters, to include: the recruitment and selection of staff; policy development and implementation; compensation and benefit plan design and administration; employee development and training; collective bargaining strategies and contract administration; and risk management programs. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Director of Human Resources will head a division that is vital to the success of the overall organization through the effective management of the systems that support the City’s most vital resource – its employees. The Director is charged with developing and administering the systems and processes necessary to attract, develop, retain and support a workforce of the highest caliber for the City of Des Plaines. With a 2008 budget of $520K and a support staff of 3 employees, the Human Resources Division is responsible for providing high quality integrated services and support to City departments, employees and potential employees in a manner that promotes a strong customer service orientation. Education and Experience: The following factors of education and experience have been identified as ideal attributes for the Human Resources Director to possess in order to function effectively and achieve a high level of success in the position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Labor Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or a closely related filed is required, with a Master’s Degree preferred. Possess strong leadership and management skills, with a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible senior management experience in human resources, public administration or general executive management in an organization of similar size and complexity. Be a seasoned Human Resources Executive who can demonstrate thorough knowledge of current practices, "best practices" trends, systems and tools used in Human Resources administration in all functional areas, including recruitment, classification/compensation, employee relations, benefits, training and labor relations. Have worked successfully in a unionized environment and possess thorough knowledge of techniques and practices of labor relations operations, including accepted methods of labor relations processes and practices. Have considerable experience conducting labor negotiations, arbitration, grievance resolution, and contract administration with multiple labor unions. Have expert knowledge of and possess the ability to interpret and apply complex federal, state and local regulations to assure conformance with the law and current personnel practices. Be knowledgeable of and sensitive to the complexities and precedent-setting nature of decision-making in such an environment. Have a successful record of building partnerships, and interacting in a constructive, cooperative and mutually supportive manner with other Departments within the organization as well as with elected officials. Have experience in preparing effective written and oral presentations to all levels of officials and employees in the organization. Be experienced in and supportive of diversity in the workplace and have a successful record of equal employment program design and implementation. Have demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership, to "see the big picture" as well as to conceive and develop detailed and innovative solutions to various Human Resources issues and problems. Have knowledge of an experience with assessing training needs on an organization-wide basis and developing cost-effective training programs for employees. Have experience in developing and managing large budgets as well as marking and defending recommendations for resource needs to higher authorities. Have a successful record of thinking creatively and going beyond the traditional Human Resource methods and programs. Management Style/Personal Traits: The following factors of management style and personal traits have been identified as ideal attributes for the Human Resources Director to possess in order to function effectively and achieve a high level of success in the position. Follow a style of candor, directness, and diplomacy, with the ability to build consensus and find common ground for discussions, agreements and partnerships. Have a flexible and adaptive personal style with the ability to effectively deal with ongoing change within the organization. Be a catalyst of change, taking the lead and modeling how to effectively embrace change as part of the work environment. Have proven superior skills in oral and written communications and be adept at meeting and interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and attitudes, conducting oneself with tact and courtesy. Have exceptional listening skills and provide prompt and accurate feedback to requests for information. Be a confident leader who has the courage of one’s convictions to tackle difficult problems, and make decisions in an environment where there are sometimes competing interests, divergent views and confrontational situations. Have strong intellectual and analytical abilities to understand complex issues, formulate recommendations and develop successful implementation strategies. Be a strategist who understands the business environment well enough to be an effective business leader. Have a commitment to ongoing training and career development for self and employees, including ongoing coaching, to foster job satisfaction, high morale and productivity. Have an open-door and collaborative management style and approach that is founded on being accessible and visible to all stakeholders. Have particularly strong interpersonal skills with the ability to "read people and situations" well, and to establish and develop trusting relationships with the Commissioners, Human Resources department staff and employees. Be capable of attracting, developing, motivating and retaining a highly qualified professional staff and workforce. Possess complete integrity, a high sense of professional and personal ethics and commitment to lead and motivate by personal example. Have a positive personal attitude and outlook, with the ability to enjoy one’s work and co-workers.
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