Charlottesville, VA – Director of Human Resources

This posting is for advertising purposes only. Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at the following link: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/Raftelis/job/urkkdocb3jccbz91fiqdbfxsee

The City of Charlottesville seeks a strategic, collaborative, skilled Director of Human Resources to guide the department, foster a vibrant, inclusive organizational culture, and enhance organizational development for staff at all levels. This position offers the opportunity to work within a well-managed city that prioritizes creative and progressive initiatives and values community input. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Deputy City Manager for Administration and leads a team of dedicated staff team. The next Human Resources Director will play a crucial role in determining how best to organize the department to ensure effective recruitment and retention, strong employee development and engagement, healthy labor relations, and focused attention on serving the needs of the departments to making sure the basics of HR continue to serve the City’s diverse workforce.

Compensation and Benefits:

The expected hiring range is $135,000-$180,000, depending on qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning January 13, 2025.

To view a downloadable brochure about our Community, City Government, and the position, please go to: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:cf178d78-7912-492f-94b6-fed6e18d2943

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of “Continuous.” If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.  

For more information, contact:

Catherine Tuck Parrish
ctuckparrish@raftelis.com