About the Department

The purposes of this position are to develop, manage, administer, supervise and direct the programs and activities of the Human Resource Department in the functional areas of recruitment and termination practices, labor relations, workers compensation, retirement, employee benefits, performance evaluation process, compensation and classification systems, human resources policies and procedures, etc. The Human Resources Director will be responsible for an office consisting of 3 funded FT positions including the Director.The community has 166 full-time and 66 part-time Town employees, not including School Department employees. The incumbent is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering and managing the department and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Position Duties

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development or Business Administration and ten or more years of human resources work experience; preferably municipal government; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferably in a municipal HR office; including five years in a supervisory capacity.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

All appointments and promotions shall be made according to merit and fitness for performing the functions of the position, including factors such as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, ethics, or other qualifications that would determine the best candidate for the position.   Examinations may include written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the various types of examinations.  Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results on a background check, pre-employment physical, drug screening and verification of information on the employment application.  

Other Qualifications

Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer.  Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Anyone with a disability and who may need this information in an alternative format must contact the HR Department at 860-769-3544.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision,401a and 457 retirement, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal days.  

To learn more details, call Town of Bloomfield Human Resources at 860-769-3544.

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development or Business Administration and 10 or more years in Human Resources Work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Town of Bloomfield

Address

800 Bloomfield Ave








Bloomfield, Connecticut, 06002

Phone

8607693544

Website

www.bloomfieldct.org