City of Surprise, Arizona

Human Resources Director
Salary: $143,316 to $214,975
Salary is supplemented by an attractive benefits package.
Final filing date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.

The City of Surprise is seeking a visionary, servant leader to serve as its next Human Resources Director. This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant, fast-growing community that blends small-town charm with big-city amenities—all under the sunny skies of northwest Phoenix.

As the next HR Director, you’ll lead a dedicated team of professionals serving 20 city departments, with a focus on organizational transformation, workforce development, labor relations, and rolling out a new HRIS/Payroll system. With an operating budget of over $41M and a full-service HR team of 24, this role is critical to shaping a high-performing, values-driven culture for the City’s 1,268 employees.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a strategic, emotionally intelligent leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings:


Why Surprise?

Named one of Arizona’s safest and most livable cities, Surprise is home to:


To learn more and to apply, please visit: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2467

For more information contact:

Pam Derby
CPS HR Consulting
(916) 263-1401

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/uerx
City of Surprise, Arizona website: https://www.surpriseaz.gov



The City of Surprise, Arizona is an equal opportunity employer.