Human Resources Manager
City of Mountain Home - Job Announcement
The City of Mountain Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we will make any reasonable accommodation necessary to ensure equal employment opportunities
1) A criminal background check is required for all City of Mountain Home positions.
2) The City of Mountain Home does not accept unsolicited resumes.
3) A separate application must be submitted to apply for another open position in the City.
4) Only complete applications with work history will be accepted.
5) A resume may accompany the City application but will not be substituted for any part of the application.
6) Accompanying resumes must refer to the specific job posting to be considered.
7) Applications must include complete work history and references.
8) Applications will not be accepted by fax.
9) Interviews will be arranged by the HR Department
POSITION DETAILS:
Date Posted: 6/15/26 Department: Administration Title: Human Resource Manager
Posting Expires: 10 DAYS OR UNTIL FILLED Location: City Hall Annex Grade & Status: Grade 35 FT
Contact Phone: 870-425-7042 FLSA: Exempt Salary Starting Rate: $29.63+
DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Must be available for on-call emergencies
WHERE TO APPLY (in person or via us mail): City of Mountain Home HR
720 S Hickory Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
JOB NOTICE -
APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. APPLICANTS MUST MEET OR EXCEED ALL REQUIREMENTS.
DESCRIPTION
Are you a people-centered HR professional ready to make a difference in a community as vibrant as its natural surroundings? The City of Mountain Home is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager to lead our HR operations with independence, professionalism, and heart.
Here, your work truly matters-and once you're off the clock, you can trade the office for breathtaking mountain views, sparkling lakes, and endless outdoor adventures.
Why Mountain Home?
Nestled in the stunning Ozark Mountains, Mountain Home, Arkansas, is a beautiful, friendly town surrounded by two crystal-clear lakes and three freshwater rivers. If you love hiking, fishing, boating, kayaking, or simply soaking up natural beauty, you'll feel right at home. Our community boasts small‑town warmth, low cost of living, and outdoor recreation around every corner. This is the kind of place where people wave from their porches-and where you can build a meaningful career and an enviable lifestyle.
What You'll Do
As the City's Human Resource Manager, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to department heads and the Mayor, while independently managing the full spectrum of HR functions. Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading recruitment and full‑cycle hiring for all City departments
• Managing onboarding, orientation, and employee development processes
• Overseeing employee performance evaluations and coaching support
• Administering employee benefits including health, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, and retirement programs (LOPFI & APERS)
• Guiding employee relations and promoting a positive workplace culture
• Ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, labor laws, and municipal policies
• Administering workers' comp, unemployment claims, and risk‑management support
• Maintaining confidential personnel, medical, legal, and compliance records
• Preparing HR reports, policies, and supporting strategic workforce planning
• Serving as the City's HR expert, advisor, and advocate for employees citywide
Your work helps keep our city running smoothly-and ensures our team feels valued, supported, and empowered.
What You Bring
• High school diploma or equivalent (required); bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years HR management experience
• HR certification (PSHRA, HRCI, or SHRM) highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of municipal, state, and federal HR regulations
• Ability to thrive as a department of one-organized, self‑driven, and resourceful
• Exceptional communication, discretion, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A genuine desire to serve employees and help shape the future of our city workforce
Why You'll Love Working With Us
• Meaningful, community‑focused work
• Opportunity to build, influence, and enhance citywide HR programs
• Supportive leadership and close‑knit team dynamics
• A lifestyle balanced by nature, recreation, and community pride
If you're ready to bring your HR expertise to a place where your work has purpose and your surroundings inspire you daily, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help us continue making Mountain Home a great place to live, work, and serve!
The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities and/or requirements.
THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN HOME IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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