Director of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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The Position

The City of Bellevue is seeking a strategic, equity-centered, and collaborative leader who can unite human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion into a cohesive, future-ready vision to join the leadership team as the next Director of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A strong leader with a passion for public service, this position provides proactive advice and counsel to departments in developing people-focused strategies that align with and drive a high-performance and inclusive, engaged workplace culture. The Director reports to a Deputy City Manager and contributes as an engaged leadership team member and collaborative, strategic business partner to address organization-wide opportunities and challenges for the City. The Director also sponsors or serves as a leadership team member on several citywide committees.

The Director of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leads the people strategy, culture, and employee engagement for the City by integrating human resources, organizational development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion work. The Director oversees the human resources functions, programs, and services, including compensation and benefit systems, classification structures, recruitment, employee development and training, organizational culture, employee engagement, performance management, policy administration and compliance, payroll, and labor and employee relations. This role also oversees the City's diversity, equity, and inclusion work, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and collaborates to implement the Diversity Advantage Plan. The Director integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into human resources practices and policies, resulting in positive impacts across the employee lifecycle and organizational culture.

The Director provides a forward-looking workforce strategy, anticipating the jobs, benefits, and talent pipelines of the future. A high-level understanding of current trends and practices in equal opportunity, diversity, equity, and inclusion, community engagement, and community outreach, with a curiosity to learn from subject-matter experts, is essential. An effective communicator and active listener, the Director partners with departments across the City to develop and retain a high-performing, diverse workforce, ensuring Bellevue remains an employer of choice. With strong business and political acumen, the successful candidate thinks holistically about how human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion affect every part of the organization, leaning in to provide proactive strategies that strengthen organizational resilience and position Bellevue as a leader in human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion integration.

The Director is expected to model Bellevue's One City culture and work collaboratively with other department directors and staff. The City fosters an environment of inclusion, innovation, open communication, and collaboration where ideas and feedback are encouraged, supported, and valued. The Director promotes a culture committed to providing exceptional service, upholding the public interest, and implementing the community's vision. City employees take pride in their work, bring collective skills and qualities to the table, and embrace the values of integrity, stewardship, innovation, commitment to employees, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and exceptional public service. The Director is responsible for fostering an environment where leaders exist at all department levels, and where being innovative, collaborative, and future-focused are the norm.

Qualifications

Ten or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human resource management is required, including broad expertise in the various disciplines of human resources, including experience with classification and compensation, labor relations, benefits, protective leaves and ADA, employee relations, human resources information systems, alternative dispute resolution, organizational development, and talent acquisition. Prior experience supporting strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is essential. Direct experience leading and supervising a team is required. Previous experience working in labor relations and partnering with unions is highly valuable. Experience in a position of comparable scope and size to the City of Bellevue is ideal.

A bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business, communications, or related field is required. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification is preferred, as is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) certification. An equivalent combination of experience and education that enables success as the Director of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be considered.

Compensation And Benefits

The full salary range for the Director of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is $177,813 - $248,917 and will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidate. The City of Bellevue provides a generous benefits package.

The City of Bellevue supports flexible work arrangements that promote productivity and work-life balance while ensuring operational effectiveness. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule following an approved telework agreement and based on the assessment of business needs.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com/portal/Raftelis. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position is open until filled with first review of applications beginning Monday, September 22, 2025.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest, and advancing the community's vision. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future-focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Persons needing an ADA accommodation in the application process may call the Raftelis Office at 513-221-0500 or email jsalyer@raftelis.com. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify the Search Manager before you are scheduled for an interview.

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  • Seniority levelDirector
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionHuman Resources
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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