Assistant Director of Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY The purpose of this position is to assist with the management of the department. This is accomplished by managing recruitment, benefits, employee relations, compensation, and legal issues; ensuring programs are viable and within budgets; overseeing communications strategies; supporting internet and HRIS systems; working with employees and departments; monitoring compliance activities; investigating employee and department concerns; and managing the employee safety and injury process. Additional duties include forecasting finances; responding to inquiries; working with vendors; and directing special projects. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Supervises department functions by managing compliance with policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations; Manages the recruiting and training process by interacting with vendors; working with departments on the hiring process; conducting and reviewing backgrounds; completing new employee processes; identifying and delivering training; defining and communicating processes; and maintaining and reviewing statistics; Coordinates the operational budget by developing budget materials; preparing estimates; reviewing revenues and expenditures; compiling information; and coordinating budget reviews and presentations; Develops wellness, events, and benefits by managing the vendor process; developing programs and materials; communicating events with employees; developing awards programs; and maintaining statistics; Implements compensation programs by completing and reviewing pay practices; developing structures; participating in salary and benefits surveys; and preparing reports; Administers safety programs by working with employee injuries; reporting information to vendors and insurance companies; and coordinating pay programs; Performs other assigned duties. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK Bachelor’s Degree in human resources management or related field; Five (5) years of related work experience in human resources program management; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; Valid Driver’s License. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES PHR or SPHR Certification preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of City policies and procedures; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity, FMLA, ADA, and FLSA; Knowledge of public administration; Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; Knowledge of public personnel methods and techniques including position classification and employee relations techniques for public agencies; Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products; Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials; Ability to analyze difficult personnel problems and make sound recommendations; Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public. #J-18808-Ljbffr