Human Resources Manager

POSITION OPENING CLOSED 5/26/26

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

REPORTS TO:  MUNICIPAL MANAGER

GIVES DIRECTION TO: 

CLASSIFICATION:  EXEMPT

NATURE OF WORK

This is an independent, professional position reporting to the Manager and directly responsible for overall administration and coordination of Human Resources programs and activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as Personnel Officer for the Municipality pursuant to the municipal code.  Manages human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, training, counseling, and disciplining staff; reviewing staff performance evaluations, maintaining compensation systems; assisting with customer service strategies; and resolving personnel issues and grievances.
• Manages the talent acquisition process and collaborates with departmental managers to include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants. 
• Drafts and implements recruiting and hiring strategies to attract employees from diverse backgrounds; ensures diversity and inclusion are reflected in all aspects of the organization.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.  Keeps up to date on best practices and regulatory and employment law changes.
• Provides support and guidance to managers and supervisors regarding employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. 
• Develop, administer, interpret, and enforce personnel-related policies, administrative rules, regulations, and procedures; research, compile, analyze, and summarize data on salaries, classification, benefits, or other personnel-related matters; prepare federal and state reports, as required; prepare and develop human resources information for employee handbooks and other administrative publications.
• Performs liaison and staff support to various boards and intergovernmental organizations as assigned by the Municipal Manager.
• Coordinates collective bargaining with the municipality’s labor unions and serves as an active member of the municipal bargaining team. 
• Researches and recommends insurance policies related to health and wellness to the Municipal Manager. Coordinates with liaisons from insurance companies to administer health insurance and other benefits to employees.
• Conducts or coordinates employee training on employment and benefit-related matters.
• Responds to inquiries from the Commission, employees, and the public.

OTHER JOB DUTIES 

• Serves as the Right to Know Officer for the Municipality. 
• Performs all other work assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of process and deadlines for Act 111 Interest Arbitration proceedings with public sector unions. 

Thorough knowledge of employment related laws and regulations.

Thorough knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and WC.

Proficient knowledge of HRIS and talent management systems, and ability to learn new technical systems when necessary.

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 collaborative work platforms including, but not limited to, OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate across multiple levels of the organization.

Excellent interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Skill in using initiative, discretion, and judgment within established procedures, guidelines, and rules.

Skill in defining problems, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.

Skill in managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.

Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a high-performing environment. 

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in business or public administration, or related field and five years’ human resource experience, or ten years’ experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, to include 3+ years’ experience in labor relations and employee relations.   Public sector experience a plus.

Masters’ Degree from accredited institution with a major concentration in Human Resources or a related field or SHRM-SCP Certification (or equivalent) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The person in this position will be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in a business office environment. Physical demands are light, consisting primarily of remaining in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.  Must be able to communicate information and ideas with great facility so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Mt. Lebanon will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees:

Benefits: Mt. Lebanon offers a wide range of benefits including excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, and FSA. Mt. Lebanon also offers life insurance and long term disability insurance.

Vacation Leave: Starting at 10 days/year. 

Holiday Pay: Mt. Lebanon observes ten (10) paid holidays per year.

Sick leave: You will accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month. 
Retirement: Employees are eligible for a full defined benefit pension at age 60 with 25 years of service. (Vesting period is 7 years). Employees are also enrolled in a Retirement Health Savings Plan and may also enroll in an optional deferred compensation plan.

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GENERAL DISCLAIMER

I certify that I have given true and complete information in this application process, and it does not contain falsifications, omissions, or concealment of material fact.  If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application, resume, or interview may result in my employment being terminated.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Mt. Lebanon to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either Mt. Lebanon or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice, unless change by a written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of Mt. Lebanon.

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PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RESUME, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION AND ATTACH IT IN THE RESUME SECTION. APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE RECEIVED AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 710 WASHINGTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228, ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES.

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Mt. Lebanon is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Mt. Lebanon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at amccreery@mtlebanon.org.