Assistant Human Resources Director

Performs difficult administrative work assisting with the operations and activities of the Human Resources department, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Human Resources Director.  Continuous supervision is exercised over all personnel within the team.

• Assists the Human Resources Director in professional level human resources work in the operations and activities of the department.
• Oversees departmental functions in the Director’s absence.
• Plans, implements, and analyzes special projects within the department; communicates project status, issues, and concerns to the Director.
• Supervises subordinate employees; clarifies objectives and sets schedules; assigns work, conducts performance evaluations, and makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Confers with department heads, employees, and supervisors in personnel issues; provides information and assistance and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Administers the classification and compensation system.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations for changes or enhancements of various personnel administrative policies and procedures.
• Conducts research, collects data, and prepares reports for managerial decision making.
• Serves as administrator of HR platforms – NeoGov, TimeClock Plus, and Munis.
• Assists with employee relations and handling employee conflicts.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Thorough knowledge of basic methods, practices, and objectives of public personnel administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization and function of municipal government.
• General knowledge of basic research techniques and report writing.
• Thorough knowledge of County’s personnel policy, payroll, insurance and benefit programs, methods and record keeping.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct effective personnel interviews.
• Ability to maintain technical records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, job applicants and the public.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.