Human Resources Director

City of SeaTac
SeaTac, Washington United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 06, 2025
  • Salary: $173,074 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:$221,550
  • Apply By: Nov 10, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Summary

    The City of SeaTac, Washington, seeks a skilled professional to serve as its next Human Resources Director. As the Chief People Officer, under the direction of the City Manager, the Human Resources Director plans, organizes, and manages the City's comprehensive human resources and safety management functions and programs. The Director is also responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating HR departmental staff. The HR Director is responsible for managing an annual operating budget of approximately $1.4 million. There are four (4) FTEs budgeted to the SeaTac HR Department.

    Requires a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in personnel, sociology, business administration, or a related field; 3 years of human resources experience in the public sector; and 8 years of experience of progressive responsibility in human resources including 5 years in a supervisory capacity. A master’s degree is preferred.

    The annual salary range for this position is $173,074 to $221,550 DOQE. Additionally, the City will offer an employment agreement that may include moving and relocation expenses. The City of SeaTac also provides an attractive comprehensive benefits package.

    Candidates are encouraged to apply by Monday, November 10, 2025. To be considered, candidates must submit a comprehensive resume to apply@ralphandersen.com. Cover letters are also welcome. Confidential inquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Ms. Heather Renschler at (916) 630-4900.

    Detailed brochure available at https://ralphandersen.com/jobs/human-resources-director-seatac-wa/.

  • Job Description

    The City of SeaTac, Washington, seeks a skilled professional to serve as its next Human Resources Director. As the Chief People Officer, under the direction of the City Manager, the Human Resources Director plans, organizes, and manages the City's comprehensive human resources and safety management functions and programs. The Director is also responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating HR departmental staff. The HR Director is responsible for managing an annual operating budget of approximately $1.4 million. There are four (4) FTEs budgeted to the SeaTac HR Department.

  • Job Requirements

    Requires a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in personnel, sociology, business administration, or a related field; 3 years of human resources experience in the public sector; and 8 years of experience of progressive responsibility in human resources including 5 years in a supervisory capacity. A master’s degree is preferred.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of SeaTac
    • City of SeaTac

    The City of SeaTac is located in the Pacific Northwest, approximately midway between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma in the State of Washington. The City, incorporated in 1990, has a resident population of 32,000. SeaTac is a vibrant community, economically strong, environmentally sensitive, and people oriented. The City's 10 square miles surround the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which is owned and operated by the Port of Seattle.

    If you are new to the City of SeaTac or are planning a move in the future, you may find the Guide to Services below to be a useful tool. It provides the phone numbers and websites of local agencies serving SeaTac, as well as a brief profile of the City and a directory of city departments.

    SeaTac by the Numbers and SeaTac at a Glance can be found on our Economic Development Page. Click here. In January 2019, the City Manager prepared "A Look Back" to reflect on the last few years. Click here.

    Visit our Demographics web page for more SeaTac data.

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Phone: (916) 630-4900

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