Human Resources Director

The City of Napoleon is currently accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Director. This position is responsible for developing policy and directing and coordinating human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, and training. This is a full-time position that reports to the City Manager with a pay rate of $2,653.42 up to $4,026.67 bi-weekly. Bachelor’s degree preferred with course work in Human Resources and previous experience in a Human Resource position.

Prior experience in the public sector is preferred. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. Applications may be obtained between 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. from the City of Napoleon’s Administration Building, 255 W. Riverview Ave. Napoleon, Ohio, or at  A completed application and resume must be returned by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026 to be considered.

Develops policy and directs and coordinates human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Serves under the Department of Management. This position is salaried and primarily consists of office or non-manual work that is directly related to the management and supervision of the City's human resources department.

The Human Resources Director exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to significant department matters.

• Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plans for both represented and non-represented employees.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization to include prevailing wage requirements.
• Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess and manage collective bargaining agreements and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Represents management in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Participates in resolving labor relations issues.li>
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Administrator for the City Drug Testing Policies.
• Assists in recruiting, interviewing, testing, and selection of employees to fill vacant positions.
• Plans and conducts new City employee orientation.
• Coordinates and administers management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, sexual harassment, and other required staff training areas.
• Attends regular staff meetings of City Manager and serves actively to improve and maintain human resource policies, procedures, and programs. Attends Council and Committee meetings, as required.
• Administers job descriptions and performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, death, workers compensation, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and acts as a contact for employee assistance in these areas.
• Prepares and oversees budget of human resources operation.
• Evaluates and recommends human resource outsourcing opportunities and identifies potential vendors.
• Works with department managers and staff to develop long range business plans for the city.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Responsible for preparation of Affimative Action Plan.
• Represents organization with the Black Swamp Safety Council and participates in the organization’s safety committee.

• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates department staff.

The Human Resource Director's suggestions and recommendations as to hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of any employee is given particular weight by the City Manager.

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State…