DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES at CITY OF BRISTOL

City of Bristol 

BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT 06010 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 

SUMMARY: The City of Bristol seeks experienced professional to plan, organize, and administer the  personnel and labor relations functions of the City. Receives direction from the Mayor and works closely  with the Salary Committee of the City Council. Directs all personnel programs including: recruitment,  examination, appointment, classification, compensation, and development and training. Negotiates and  administers collective bargaining agreements with employee organizations. Serves as principal  representative of the City in grievance and arbitration hearings. Provides consultation and assistance  regarding personnel and labor relations matters. Administers equal employment opportunity and affirmative  action programs. Oversee maintenance of personnel records, and creation and maintenance of position  eligibility lists. Supervises and assigns work and projects to staff. Prepares and oversees department  budget. Oversees workers compensation claims; worker safety programs, and CDL drug and alcohol  testing program. Manages unemployment claims. Researches and develops near term and long range  planning for City personnel services and employee development. Directs and participates in analysis of  work methods and procedures, and development of systems and methods of operations. Assumes labor  relations program responsibility for any department as directed by the Mayor; including temporary  supervision of staff. Prepares complex statistical and narrative reports. Represents Mayor on special  committees related to personnel or labor relations activities. Position appointed by Mayor and City Council. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel  administration including labor relations, personnel selection, classification, compensation and affirmative  action. Must have thorough knowledge of all state and federal employment-related laws. Must have  experience in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration; strong analytical, verbal and  written communications skills. Must be proficient in the use of integrated office software such as Microsoft  Office Suite, MUNIS, Kronos, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or  some closely related field, and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in personnel administration  or labor relations with two years of supervisory experience; or a JD (Juris Doctor) Degree with Labor law  related experience. 

SCHEDULE & HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Working 37½ hours per week. 

BENEFITS includes Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off & medical/vision/dental/life insurance  package. 

STARTING SALARY: $140,668/yr. Position provides for annual step increases. COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION w/RESUME & COVER LETTER: 

www.bristolct.gov 

DEADLINE: Friday, November 1, 2024. 

Equal Opportunity Employer