Chief Human Resources Officer - Norwalk, CT
Summary
| Title: | Chief Human Resources Officer - Norwalk, CT |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2853 |
| Population: | 91000 |
Description
Are you a forward-thinking, inclusive HR executive ready to organize and lead personnel operations for one of coastal New England’s most vibrant and well-managed cities? The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to guide and strengthen citywide HR systems, workforce relations, and talent development strategies.
Norwalk is a diverse and growing city of approximately 91,000 residents, located on the scenic northern shore of Long Island Sound. Situated in Fairfield County—just 55 minutes by train from Manhattan—Norwalk blends coastal charm with economic vitality.
Norwalk operates under a strong mayor–council form of government. The Mayor serves as Chief Executive Officer and appoints department heads, including the Chief Human Resources Officer. The 15-member Common Council serves as the legislative body. The City provides a full range of services through a professional workforce of over 640 full-time employees.
The Chief Human Resources Officer leads the centralized Human Resources and Personnel Department and reports directly to the Mayor. This is not a routine HR administrator role—Norwalk’s next CHRO will serve as a strategic partner to the Mayor and executive team.
The City of Norwalk is seeking a strategic, compassionate, experienced, and data-informed leader who will serve as the steward of the City’s most valuable resource—its people.
Required qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in personnel administration or labor relations, with at least three years of public HR management and leadership experience
• Extensive HR and labor relations experience, preferably in a public or unionized environment
Preferred qualifications include:
• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related
The City of Norwalk is offering a salary range of $150,000 to $190,000 for this position, depending on experience and qualifications.
Norwalk is a diverse and growing city of approximately 91,000 residents, located on the scenic northern shore of Long Island Sound. Situated in Fairfield County—just 55 minutes by train from Manhattan—Norwalk blends coastal charm with economic vitality.
Norwalk operates under a strong mayor–council form of government. The Mayor serves as Chief Executive Officer and appoints department heads, including the Chief Human Resources Officer. The 15-member Common Council serves as the legislative body. The City provides a full range of services through a professional workforce of over 640 full-time employees.
The Chief Human Resources Officer leads the centralized Human Resources and Personnel Department and reports directly to the Mayor. This is not a routine HR administrator role—Norwalk’s next CHRO will serve as a strategic partner to the Mayor and executive team.
The City of Norwalk is seeking a strategic, compassionate, experienced, and data-informed leader who will serve as the steward of the City’s most valuable resource—its people.
Required qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in personnel administration or labor relations, with at least three years of public HR management and leadership experience
• Extensive HR and labor relations experience, preferably in a public or unionized environment
Preferred qualifications include:
• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related
The City of Norwalk is offering a salary range of $150,000 to $190,000 for this position, depending on experience and qualifications.
