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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE invites your interest in the position of HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
The City of Fayetteville is seeking a
Human Resources Director for a new,
CITY ORGANIZATION
exciting opportunity.
The City of Fayetteville operates under a stable May-
or-Council form of government. The City Council is
composed of eight council members and a Mayor. Two
council members are elected in each of Fayetteville’s
ABOUT THE CITY four wards by city voters and are directly responsible to
the people. Four council members are elected at one
municipal election and four council members at the
next municipal election. The term of office for a council
As the third largest and one of the fastest growing member is four years and a council member may serve
cities in Arkansas, Fayetteville is packed full of oppor- an unlimited number of terms. The City Council is the
tunity. We’re a diverse city of families, students, artists, legislative and policy-making body of the city govern-
professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and more. Fayette- ment with the Mayor as Chief Executive Officer. In this
ville has a current city population of 80,600 and is capacity, the Mayor has a statutory duty to oversee the
nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Fayetteville enforcement of city policies, ordinances, administrative
is located in Northwest Arkansas and the region is rule, and State laws, as well as to direct city offices and
centered around the four large cities along the Inter- employees to discharge their duties. The Mayor is
state 49 corridor: Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, and responsible for submitting an annual budget to City
Fayetteville. The NWA region is home to the headquar- Council appropriating funds for government opera-
ters of Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport tions. The Mayor also administers the annual work
Services. The population of NWA is approximately program approved by City Council.
513,559 residents.
The Office of the Mayor must create a balance of city
Northwest Arkansas offers amenities that rival many services, recognizing the changing needs of the com-
major metropolitan areas. These include: Crystal munity and the desires of the citizens while maintaining
Bridges, a world-class museum of American art; expan- financial stability. The Mayor is elected during the pres-
sive and diverse shopping; a minor league baseball idential election year for a four year term and can serve
team; and two world-class performance theaters. an unlimited number of terms.
Fayetteville is also home to one of the premier South-
eastern Conference educational institutions, the The City of Fayetteville is a full-service local govern-
University of Arkansas, and its nationally competitive ment providing the following internal and external
collegiate sports teams. services: Mayor’s Administration, City Council, City
Attorney, City Prosecutor, City Clerk/Treasurer,
The attractive quality of life of the Northwest Arkansas Fayetteville District Court, Library, Chief of Staff,
region is a result of economic development in the Human Resources, Internal Audit, Sustainability and
region and smart investments in the community vitality Resilience, Police, Central Dispatch, Fire, Parks & Rec-
of the region. Because of its progressive business com- reation, Finance & Internal Services, Development
munity, Fayetteville is a place for people to not only Services, Communications & Marketing, Transporta-
visit and work, but also to live, play, and thrive. More tion Services and Utilities.
information about economic development in Fayette-
ville can be found on the Startup City of the South web- The total 2018 City budget is $160.849M and the Gen-
site: fayetteville-ar.gov/314/Economic-Vitality. eral Fund budget is $45.586M. There are 793.5 FTE
City employees.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS WORKFORCE ATTRIBUTES Self-Motivation Accountability Creativity Adaptability Empathy Customer Service Optimism Innovation Commitment Values Diversity Ethical Behavior Continuous Learner CITY CULTURE The City of Fayetteville is committed to increasing citywide aware- ness on how to live a longer, healthier, and happier life by providing wellness opportunities to City employees. We have been awarded the Gold Achievement for Fit-Friendly Worksites and are recognized as a Healthy Vending City by the American Heart Association. Employee Perks: • Free 24/7 access to the City Gym • Membership available at the Fayetteville Public School Fitness Center • Membership available at UARK Federal Credit Union • Wellness Benefits including an annual Wellbeing Day • Employee Assistance Program: free confidential counseling and referral service.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
The University of Arkansas is located in the hilly northwest corner of Fayetteville, Ark.,
and overlooks the Ozark Mountains. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and
most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus. The University of
Arkansas (U of A) is a top research institution in the nation and is also known for its
successful SEC sports programs. The U of A is consistently ranked among the nation's
top public research universities and as a best value university for students. The Carnegie
Foundation classifies the university as having "the highest possible level of research,"
placing it among the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide.
CITY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Award Place # Given By Year
Best Place to Live 5 U.S. News & World Report 2018
Utility of the Future Today - Water Environment Federa- 2018
tion
Best place for bikes in Arkansas - 2018
People for Bikes
ADEQ TECHe 1 2018
ADEQ
Arkansas Trendsetter City - 2018
Arkansas Business
Best Places to Live in Every State - 2018
Time Money
Top U.S. Cities for a Career 8 2017
smartasset.com
Best Cities to Launch a Career 7 2017
Realtor.com
Bronze Walk Friendly Community - 2017
Pedestrian & Bicycle Center
Best Place to Live 5 2017
US News & World Report
Human Resources Director
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner through
comprehensive human resources strategies and programs such as Organizational Development
organizational/workforce development, total rewards, talent Participate in the strategic planning process and collabo-
management, employee relations and policy application which rate with the leadership team to challenge the status quo,
support succession planning, training, and development and drive change, and enhance organizational performance.
business improvement processes. Develop, plan, coordinate, and/or conduct training for
supervisors to assist in their learning and development.
Note: All City of Fayetteville supervisory positions required
employees to demonstrate leadership competencies by exhibit-
ing appropriate role modeling and setting proper examples. In Talent Management
addition, all City of Fayetteville positions require the employee to Lead Citywide efforts to ensure performance management
provide good customer service to both internal and external and quality improvement programs are developed and
customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships managed with a focus that sets priorities for improve-
with other City employees (especially members of their own ments aligned with ongoing strategic plans. Handle the
team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-dis- maintenance and execution of the performance manage-
ruptive. ment system, including current job descriptions, standards
of performance and performance evaluation tools.
Recruiting and Staffing
Build broad networks inside and outside the City to align Employee Relations
strategies according to workforce needs and challenges. Champion positive employee relations, encourage team-
Collaborate with departments to development and execute work, and foster employee engagement. Provide ongoing
comprehensive recruiting strategies to assist the City in coaching and counseling to help supervisors proactively
attracting and hiring a diverse and talented workforce. manage employee performance. Conduct effective,
Examine hiring trends in anticipation of the City’s response thorough, and objective investigations when necessary.
to labor market changes. Develop strategies and processes Analyze employee relations trends and organizational
that utilize both traditional and modern/current/innovative needs to identify effective HR programs for supervisors.
sources in order to cover a wide variety of talent pools Participate in the development, presentation, and evalua-
available to the City. tion of HR programs that resolve problematic areas.
Compensation and Benefits Administration Policy Application
Provide strategic and operational leadership in the design, Ensure all policies and procedures comply with applicable
development, implementation, administration, and com- labor and employment laws. Counsel and advise supervi-
munication of the City’s Total Rewards programs including sors in interpreting and applying policies and procedures
health, welfare, wellness, retirement, base pay, incentives, related to employment, performance, disciplinary action,
and other rewards. Administer the City’s Total Rewards and conflict resolution. Review and update the City's HR
philosophy and supporting policies and practices. Partner policies as needed. Remain current on state and federal
with leadership to leverage compensation and benefits laws and regulations related to employment law.
programs to meet organizational objectives. Analyze
market competitiveness of current rewards programs, and
cost-effectiveness of the compensation and benefit plans, PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
to ensure they optimize the City’s ability to attract and 1. Perform supervisory responsibilities which may include
retain top talent. interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning,
assigning, and directing work; appraising performance,
Leadership and Communications rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
Align the HR function with the overall business strategy and complaints and resolving problems. Carry out supervi-
support efforts to create a culture where both individual sory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s
and team goals can be achieved. Promote open communi- policies and applicable laws.
cations, build strong relationships, and lead by example.Human Resources Director 2. Oversee special and strategic projects assigned by the Administration, ensuring that they are completed in a successful and timely manner. 3. Serve as custodian of the City’s employee personnel records. Respond to Freedom of Information Act requests or inquiries. 4. Proof city-wide All Employee emails prior to distributing through Outlook. 5. Conduct legal research on HR-related matters, resulting in legal analysis that is shared with supervisors. Consult with City Attorney as appropriate. 6. Determine the need for and conduct periodic self-audits to ensure legal compliance (wage parity, employee versus independent contractor status, etc.). 7. Ensure HR Division is “audit ready” for any unexpected audits by government units or others. 8. Maintain updated EEOP, EEO-4, VETS-100, and other legally required EEO and/or Veteran-related reporting. Assist other departments who are applying for grants which require EEO-data-related information. 9. Prepare or oversee preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs). 10. Sign off on HR Division expenditures and monitor HR Division budget. 11. Manage communications with City Council, including preparing Council Agenda items and presenting infor- mation at City Council meetings as needed. 12. Handle or oversee the Division’s posting of information on HR portion of City of Fayetteville’s website. 13. Manage or delegate responses to salary surveys as requested by other employers and organizations. 14. Create Human Resources’ quarterly budget reports. 15. Serve as facilitator for Merit Employee Staff Senate. SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Coordinate with the Assistant HR Director to ensure timely respones to disciplinary situations during the workday. 2. Act as back-up facilitator for Job Grading Committee meetings. 3. Secondary duties as assigned.
Human Resources Director
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
contracts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or 8. Ability to multi-task and work independently with
university (major in Human Resources Management or little or no supervision.
related areas preferred) and five years of experience
directly related to HR Administration with a minimum 9. Position requires high degree of organizational skills
of three years of management experience. Prior and ability to prioritize appropriately and meet
municipal government experience preferred. Profes- deadlines.
sional HR certification is desirable.
10. Must be proficient in the use of a computer and
2. Effectively communicate with others orally and in software applications such as word processing and
writing, often under complex conditions that require spreadsheets as well as other related software
good judgment. programs. Possess ability to become proficient in the
City’s job application and job performance evaluation
3. Knowledge of the principles of human resources software as well as the City’s financial and HRIS
administration and of the laws and regulations affect- systems. Must be able to effectively operate standard
ing human resources administration practices. office equipment.
4. Knowledge of benefits administration practices, 11. Must demonstrate leadership, teamwork and inter-
classification/compensation principles and practices, personal skills to communicate and interact effective-
and training and development principles. ly across the organization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
5. Ability to read and interpret federal and state laws 12. While performing the functions of this job, the
affecting human resources administration practices. employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and
6. Ability to prepare regular and special narrative and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
statistical reports. hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abili-
7. Ability to read and interpret benefit program ties to accomplish computer and office work.
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Consultation
• Critical Evaluation
• Ethical Practice
• Cultural Awareness
• HR Expertise
• Leadership & Navigation
• Relationship ManagementCOMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND HOW TO APPLY
SALARY
The salary range for this position will be dependent upon the
experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The
starting salary will be in the range of $79,518.40 - $114,961.60.
The City of Fayetteville offers employees an excellent fringe
benefit package.
BENEFITS HOW TO APPLY
The City of Fayetteville is proud to offer a comprehen- To be considered for this position, complete an
sive benefits package to eligible employees. The City online job application at the link below, and
provides affordable healthcare coverage plans that attach a resumé that includes length of time in
include medical, dental, vision, and medical reim- each position, current salary, and four references.
bursement accounts as well as Retirement Savings
Plan options for eligible employees. Regular full-time This position will remain open until filled. Candi-
employees start with 11 paid holidays, 2 personal dates are encouraged to apply as soon as possi-
days, and 10 vacation days per year. Regular full-time ble, as applications will be reviewed as they are
employees are eligible for 12 sick days a year, up to 3 received prior to a City selection process.
days for bereavement leave, and 16 hours per year of
Professional Development. Employees are also eligible Link to Apply:
for 1 paid Wellbeing Day per year. http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/1608/Cur-
rent-Job-Openings
The City of Fayetteville is an EEO/AA employer that seeks to employ qualified persons without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status , sexual orientation, gender identity
or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to ensure all employees a discrimination-free workplace and
have a strong commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunities. We value and encourage diversity in our
workforce. All applications are subject to potential public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information
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