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**Join Our Dynamic HR Team: Were Looking for a Talented Team Leader**

Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives at the intersection of people,

policy, and public service? Kootenai County is seeking an experienced

Human Resources Director to lead countywide HR operations and help shape

a high-performing, compliant, and service-oriented workforce that

supports our community.

This is a perfect leadership role for a collaborative, confident

professional ready to partner with County leadership, Elected Officials,

and department heads to deliver modern, effective human resources

programs.

\*\*This position is on site at our Coeur d Alene, ID location and is

not eligible for remote work\*\***

**Why Youll Love This Opportunity:**

**Competitive Pay:**\$106,953.60 - \$127,088.00 annual, depending on

experience.

**Amazing Benefits:**Enjoy an exceptional[benefits

package](https://www.kcgov.us/346/Benefits)including health carefor

eligible employees and their dependents at our free medical clinic

offering primary care, select medications and select lab services.

**Generous Paid Time Off**: Full-time employees earn up to 8 hours

of vacation each month, with increases based on years of

servicebecause we believe in giving you the time to recharge!

**Retirement**: The County provides a robust retirement plan through

the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), helping you

plan for your future.

**Student Loan Forgiveness**: As a public employer our employees may

qualify for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

**Were looking for a candidate with:**

Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Management, or a

related field.

Five (5) or more years of experience managing an HR department, with

Significant Experience In Compensation Strategies, Pay Practices,

and job classification systems, including job evaluations, market

analysis, pay range structures, and FLSA determinations.

Strong working knowledge in developing and managing departmental

operations, countywide health insurance and risk

management/compliance budgets.

Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law,

Benefits Administration, Compensation, Employee Relations, And

compliance.

Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflict, and handle sensitive

matters with discretion.

Public sector experience (preferred but not required).
A PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or PSHRA certification (preferred but not

required).

The ability to always maintain confidentiality.

**What Youll Do:**

As Human Resources Director, you will direct all functions of the

Countys HR Department, providing both strategic vision and hands-on

leadership. You will lead the department by handling a wide range of

responsibilities including:

Providing strategic leadership for all countywide HR functions,

policies, and practices.

Overseeing HR operations, including budgets for health insurance,

risk management, and compliance.

Building strong collaborative relationships with officials,

department heads, employees, and external partners.

Serve as the countys lead authority on job classifications,

compensation strategies, job evaluations and pay practices, ensuring

internal equity, market competitiveness, fiscal responsibility, and

legal compliance.

Lead compensation analysis, labor market benchmarking, and pay

equity reviews; developing recommendations for executive leadership

and governing bodies.

Managing job classification, compensation structures, and pay

practices.

Administering benefits, wellness programs, and cost-effective plan

negotiations.

Serving as the county ADA Coordi ator, overseeing accommodations,

training, and accessibility initiatives.

Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws;

advising leadership on HR and legal matters.

Leading recruitment, hiring, onboarding, succession planning, and

staffing strategies.

Advising on employee relations, investigations, discipline, and

terminations.

Directing risk management, safety programs, insurance, and claims

administration.

Managing leaves, workers compensation, unemployment, and workplace

compliance programs.

Analyzing workforce and claims data to implement proactive HR

solutions.

Developing and delivering leadership development and HR training

programs.

Overseeing performance evaluations, EEO compliance, and accurate

personnel recordkeeping.

Take a closer look at the full[job

description](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kcgov/classspecs/1043320)to

see if this role is the right fit for you

This role works closely with the Board of County Commissioners, Elected

Officials, department leaders, legal counsel, and external partners

Kootenai County

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