City of Shawnee, Kansas Human Resources Director

The City of Shawnee, Kansas is recruiting its next Human Resources Director - a strategic, people-focused leader with the expertise to guide citywide HR operations and help shape a positive, high-performing workplace. EverStrive Solutions is proud to partner with the City of Shawnee on this recruitment.

To Apply: Please apply via the link on this page and direct all questions to Meredith Hauck with EverStrive Solutions at mhauck@everstrivesolutions.com.  First review of applications begins October 29, 2025.

Position Summary
This is a professional position with a high degree of responsibility for the strategic direction, as well as the oversight of the operational aspects, of the human resources functions for the City. These aspects include recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, legal compliance, workers compensation, policy implementation, training and the employee communications program. This position serves on the City's management team and is a key player in critical decisions that impact City employees. The City Manager provides general supervision and guidance. Work is normally performed with latitude for independent decision-making within guidelines of policies and procedures. The position requires frequent internal and external contact with citizens, City employees, and other public agencies. Interaction may require considerable public relations skill and may have a significant impact on the public or employee perception of the City. The hiring range for this full-time exempt position is $140,000-$165,000 annually (DOQ).

Requirements

Division Management: Oversees the selection, training, evaluation and development of Human Resources personnel. Direct and indirect supervisory responsibilities include hiring, assessing and monitoring workload, allocating duties and responsibilities, and internal reporting relationships, conducting performance evaluations and working with employees to develop individual goals and objectives. Serves as the main trustee for the KERIT Board.

Division Goals: Responsible for the development of divisional goals and objectives for the Human Resources Division, develops action plans for implementation, and monitors progress.

Organizational Goals: The position will work collaboratively with the City Manager and Department Heads towards implementing the long-term vision for the City; and, toward cooperative problem-solving approaches to common issues.

Budgeting and Financial Management: Develops and administers the division's annual budget. Forecasts costs for staffing, equipment and other operating expenses. Implements procedures to monitor department spending. Accountable for all department expenditures and for ensuring proper purchasing procedures are followed.

Employee Relations: Serves as the employee relations point person for the Administration Office, as well as any divisions that report through that office. Provides assistance and advice to managers about progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and other personnel concerns and complaints. Administers the appeal process for disciplinary action. Investigates harassment claims. Serves as the Civil Service Commission Coordinator. Conducts stay interviews for assigned departments.

Policies and Procedures: Updates the Personnel Manual incorporating revisions required due to changes in the law, City or departmental policy, as well as those recommended by departments and approved by the City Manager. Ensures that revisions and updates are distributed to all appropriate personnel on a timely basis.

Compensation: Oversees the City's compensation program and pay plan. Responsible for the annual review of and adjustments to the City's pay plan. Works with assigned departments as compensation requests arise. Provides recommendations on offers for new employees within assigned departments for approval by respective Department Heads. Completes compensation studies as necessary.

Benefits: Administers the City's benefits negotiations and annual renewal. Serves as City liaison with group benefit providers and coordinates distribution to employees of information regarding changes to those programs. Answers questions from employees regarding benefits.

Training: Coordinates topics, locations, trainers, and methods for annual employee training. Serves as a resource for training opportunities for City employees. Provides training on City policies and procedures. Effectively presents materials and information in both formal and informal settings to various groups including employees, visitors, and the City Council.

Communication: Responsible for communication to employees regarding employment-related topics. Assists with the preparation of City-wide correspondence from the City Manager. Provides content for City publications.

Separations: Conducts exit interviews with employees. Assists in facilitating an employee's separation including ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.

Retirement: Serves as a Trustee for the City's Supplemental Pension Plan.

Other Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major study in human resources management or closely related field. Master’s degree and/or HR Certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SPC) preferred.
  
• Five (5) to seven (7) years experience in Human Resources with demonstrated advancement through increasing responsibility required; at least ten (10) years experience preferred.
  

Benefits

The hiring range for this full-time exempt position is $140,000-$165,000 annually (DOQ).  Information about City of Shawnee Benefits is available online.