Human Resources Director

Distro
Multiple Locations, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with public-sector HR expertise and strong interpersonal skills working in a small county setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with public-sector HR experience and a track record in labor negotiations and conflict resolution
    — “combines public-sector HR technical knowledge with empathy and strong interpersonal skills”
  • Professionals adept at managing full-lifecycle recruitment and onboarding in a small government setting
    — “Oversee end-to-end recruitment and hiring with department leads”
  • Individuals who can balance compliance with state and federal labor laws and employee relations
    — “aligning human capital strategies with county policies and state and federal employment laws”

Things to consider

  • Must be prepared for in-person presence in Hardin, MT, as the position is based there
    — “Location: Hardin, MT”
  • Requires a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record for on-site work
    — “valid driver's license with insurable driving record required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in collective bargaining and labor contract negotiations on your resume
    — “participate in collective bargaining and labor contract negotiations”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of public sector HRIS platforms and labor regulations in interviews
    — “Technical HR knowledge (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, HRIS platforms, labor negotiations)”
  • Showcase your ability to manage employee grievances and disciplinary actions effectively
    — “review, investigate, and resolve grievances, workplace complaints, and Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) claims”
  • Emphasize your skills in benefits administration and payroll collaboration
    — “collaborate with Payroll for wage and benefit processing”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • supportive workplace culture
  • compliance with regulations
Typical background
human resourcespublic sector HR

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic HR LeadershipEmployee RelationsComplianceRecruitmentBenefits Administration

Preferred

Public Sector HRLabor Negotiations

Stack & domain

FMLAADAFLSAHRIS PlatformsLabor NegotiationsMicrosoft OfficeEmotional IntelligenceConflict ResolutionDiplomacyTactHRCI (phr/sphr)SHRM (shrm-cp/scp)Human ResourcesPublic Sector

About the role

Original posting from Distro via Lever

Human Resources Director — Hardin, MT

  • Position Overview: The Human Resources Director provides strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions across Big Horn County. Responsible for aligning human capital strategies with county policies and state and federal employment laws, managing full-lifecycle recruitment, labor relations, employee performance, compliance, and benefits administration. Seeks a candidate who combines public‑sector HR technical knowledge with empathy and strong interpersonal skills to foster a supportive, compliant workplace culture.
  • Key Responsibilities & Functional Domains:
  • Strategic HR Leadership & Employee Relations (High Priority — Soft Skills): Serve as trusted advisor to County Commissioners, Department Heads, and Elected Officials on personnel matters; promote a supportive, inclusive workplace culture; review, investigate, and resolve grievances, workplace complaints, and Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) claims; guide disciplinary actions, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and terminations; participate in collective bargaining and labor contract negotiations.
  • Compliance, Policy & Records Management: Ensure compliance with state and federal labor regulations (including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Workers' Compensation, and prevailing wage standards); maintain and update the County Employee Handbook, job descriptions, and salary structures; oversee accurate personnel record-keeping in the HRIS and confidential drug/alcohol testing files; ensure required federal, state, and county employment posters/notices are displayed and maintained.
  • Recruitment, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Oversee end-to-end recruitment and hiring with department leads; conduct pre-employment vetting (background checks, drug screenings, eligibility verification); direct new hire orientation and retention programs.
  • Benefits, Payroll Support & Operations: Oversee benefits administration and open enrollment; manage benefits offboarding; collaborate with Payroll for wage and benefit processing; prepare annual salary and benefit expense projections for the Board of Commissioners; manage safety, injury prevention, and workers' compensation follow-up programs.
  • Candidate Requirement Profile:
  • Minimum & Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; 2+ years of progressive HR management experience preferred (public or private sector); HRCI (PHR/SPHR) or SHRM (SHRM-CP/SCP) certification strongly preferred; valid driver's license with insurable driving record required; must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening.
  • Core Competencies & Skills: Technical HR knowledge (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, HRIS platforms, labor negotiations); high emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, diplomacy, and tact; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and public sector database management.
  • Location: Hardin, MT
  • Equal Opportunity & Compliance: Big Horn County is committed to creating an inclusive workplace in compliance with applicable laws and welcomes qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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Source: Distro careers (Lever)

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