The City of Melbourne (est. pop. 87,846) is part of Florida’s beautiful Space Coast along the Atlantic Ocean and is roughly midway between Jacksonville and Miami. The City is located along the Intracoastal Waterway, positioned primarily on the Indian River Lagoon, with a small portion of its jurisdictional boundary extending over to a barrier island. The City boasts two downtown districts and beautiful beaches, which attract visitors worldwide. It has an international airport and is within easy reach of Orlando and its numerous attractions, the Kennedy Space Center, and many points beyond.
The City of Melbourne has a council-manager form of government. The City is a full-service city with 11 departments, including Human Resources; Engineering; Public Works and Utilities (water and sewer); Community Development; Information Technology; Financial Services; Parks, Recreation, and Golf; Police; Fire; City Manager’s Office; City Attorney’s Office; and City Clerk’s Office. The City has a total FY2026 Budget of $315 million and 980 Full-Time (FTEs) and 69 Part-Time staff, including 10 staff members within the Human Resources Department.
The City is seeking highly qualified candidates for Director of Human Resources, who reports to the Deputy City Manager and serves as a member of the Senior Management Team. The Director will lead citywide initiatives in recruitment and retention, employee and labor relations, training and development, classification and compensation, benefits administration, risk management, human resources and personnel-related policy development, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to advance organizational and strategic goals. The selected candidate will join a transformative leadership team and help drive the strategic development of the organization in a highly innovative, supportive, team-oriented environment.
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or a directly related field and seven (7) years of professional work experience in a public agency Human Resources office at the managerial level, with at least three (3) years at the Department Director or Assistant Director level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master’s degree and certifications (i.e., SPHR, IPMA-CP/CS, etc.) are preferred. Must have experience working with collective bargaining units, including negotiations and contracts management, as well as a valid Florida Driver’s License or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
Salary range is $107,545-$178,574; starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and accompanied by a competitive benefits package. The City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The first review of resumes will take place on April 27, 2026; the position is open until filled. To apply, visit
www.srnsearch.com and apply online. Questions should be directed to S. Renée Narloch, President, S. Renée Narloch & Associates, at (850) 391-0000 or
info@srnsearch.com. A detailed brochure is available. The City of Melbourne is an equal employment opportunity employer. Under Florida’s Public Records/Sunshine Laws, applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.
