Chief Human Resources Officer

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 Annually (GS.24E)

Work Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*

Work Location:  City Hall, 101 East 11th Street

FLSA Status:  This is an Exempt position.

Department:  Human Resources

Calling all rock star candidates to the front!

- Are you looking for your next career move to be THE ONE? 

- Do you have a drive to succeed as a positive energetic leader who loves problem solving and enjoys working with a dedicated team?  

-Do you want to work with a team of professionals who are on the cutting edge of Human Resources?

The City of Chattanooga is looking for a rock star to lead our Human Resources team and make an impact on the employees and the awesome residents we serve.  With YOU, we succeed as One Chattanooga! 

Check out our website to learn more about the Chattanooga area, and all that it has to offer!

Note: This is an Appointed position within the City of Chattanooga. This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. First review date of applications will be on or after February 6, 2026. This posting may close at any time on or after first review without additional notice. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

The City of Chattanooga seeks an experienced and innovative leader for the Department of Human Resources.  The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is responsible for overall administration of the human resource management function that supports the City’s mission, strategic priorities, and diversity goals. The CHRO acts as a partner and trusted advisor to the Mayor and City leadership to enable, lead, and support the development of collaborative relationships, ensure reasonable internal controls and timely accomplishment of human resources activities; and facilitate the workforce’s commitment to public service.

The ideal candidate will be prepared to play a critical role in attracting, motivating, and retaining human capital at the City of Chattanooga by structuring and leading an innovative and agile Human Resources team. They will be an essential part of the City’s strategy to drive transformative change, advance the Mayor’s agenda, and ensure Chattanooga fulfills its fullest potential by supporting departments with the people and processes they need to succeed and thrive.

The Department is responsible for delivering comprehensive human resource programs to the City, to include recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, evaluation, benefits and wellness, classification and compensation, protected leave, employee relations, counseling, records retention, risk management, and off-boarding processes for classified and unclassified staff.

SERIES LEVEL: 
This is a stand-alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the City’s human resource function and performance.

Participates in the development of the City’s plans and programs as a strategic partner and innovative leader, particularly from the perspective of the impact on people.

Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as those items affect the attraction, motivation, development and retention of the people resources of the City.

Develops staffing and recruitment strategies and programs to allow the City to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds; identify talent within and outside the organization for positions of responsibility; and permit the full development of all employees.

Develops progressive and proactive compensation and be