County of Charlotte, FL - People Operations Director
About The Position
Charlotte County, Florida is seeking a solutions-oriented people leader to guide its full-service HR operation and build a culture that cares for employees from their first day to retirement. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, forward-thinking executive who is a skilled listener, a proven contract and union negotiator, and a proactive, people-first partner to departments, leadership, and over 1,700 employees. This role reports to County leadership and is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all phases of the County’s personnel and people operations program, providing expert guidance to administrators, directors, and elected officials. The position involves directing talent acquisition, employee relations, classification and pay, benefits, safety, wellness, and training and development. The Director will also serve as management’s lead spokesperson in labor negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitration, and mediation, formulate personnel policies, ensure compliance with employment law, and serve as the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. A key responsibility is to strengthen and advance the County’s existing Business Partner service model and build trusted relationships with the Board, County leadership, and the workforce.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Ten (10) years of direct People Operations experience, including five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing people operations programs and operations, with lead or supervisory experience
- Five (5) years of experience negotiating with unions, including serving as spokesperson for management
- Local government experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Public Administration
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP; or PHR or SPHR (HRCI)
Responsibilities
- Direct all phases of people operations — talent acquisition, employee relations, classification and pay, benefits, safety, wellness, and training and development
- Serve as management’s lead spokesperson in labor negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitration, and mediation
- Formulate personnel policies and ensure compliance with employment law, serving as the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
- Strengthen and advance the County’s existing Business Partner service model across all departments, enhancing departmental role as a strategic partner
- Build trusted relationships with the Board, County leadership, and a 1,700+ employee workforce
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
