Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) - Gallatin County, Montana
GovHRUSA Bozeman, MT, USA
- Location: Bozeman, MT, USA
- Categories: Human Resources and Personnel
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 05, 2025
Job Description:
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) - Gallatin County, Montana
Description
MGT is pleased to partner with Gallatin County, MT (pop. 118,960) to recruit a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The new CHRO will be both a technical and strategic leader, adept at handling the needs of the department as well as being a dedicated advocate for change who will help evolve the department into a trusted resource for leaders seeking expert HR guidance, advice, and collaborative solutions — someone who is committed to realizing our goal of the county becoming an employer of choice!
The Position
This key leader will collaborate with county leaders and the HR team to assess departmental needs and implement key programs, including training, to equip staff for their roles and support their professional development.
To succeed, the CHRO must stay updated on national policies and trends affecting the organization, balancing departmental interests, and adjusting priorities to meet evolving demands while focusing on long-term strategic goals. Prioritizing continuous improvement and service efficiency is crucial, along with implementing safeguards to uphold organizational integrity and ensure accountability for rules and responsibilities while consistently enforcing policies and procedures.
The role requires extensive knowledge of compliance issues, including federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as proficiency in organizational development, employee relations, diversity, HR planning, compensation and benefits, payroll, labor relations, training, occupational health, and safety, HRIS, dispute resolution, and ADA compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience in a complex environment.
- A related master’s degree may be considered with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to staying current in human resources best practices, as evidenced by ongoing education, relevant certifications, and professional development activities.
The Department
The human resources department has an operating budget of approximately $631,000 and a team of five that supports 650 employees and four collective bargaining units. The department is essential in managing a self-funded health insurance program and risk management. They are also responsible for developing and administering best practice recruiting, retention and training programs and ensuring the County’s human resources system -- including compensation and benefit plans, collective bargaining agreements, and county policies – effectively support all team members in a dynamic and high performing environment.
Other Important Information
The hiring range for this position is up to $165,500 DOQ.
Employees enjoy comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and the county encourages a healthy work/life balance by offering paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave plans. Program details can be found on Gallatin County Benefits Summary. (The summary is not yet available for 2025, but there have been no changes from
2024 summary.
The Montana Public Employee Retirement Administration (MPERA) / PERS administers saving for retirement programs and employees have the choice between a defined benefit (DB) or defined contribution plan (DC) retirement plan.
The posting deadline date is Friday, January 30, 2025. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with resume, cover letter, and contact information for five supervisory and/or professional references. For more information or confidential questions, please feel free to contact Joan Walko, MGT Senior Consultant at (410) 499-9586.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.