Assistant Director of Human Resources

Assistant Director Of Human Resources

Dallas County is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking Assistant Director of Human Resources to help lead and strengthen Human Resource operations within a dynamic and growing local government organization. This role is ideal for a collaborative Human Resource professional who thrives in the public sector, excels at navigating complex administrative challenges, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to employees at all levels of the County.

As a key member of the Human Resources team, the Assistant Director serves as a strategic partner to the Human Resources Director in leading and advancing the County's Human Resources functions. Working in close collaboration with the Director, this position takes a lead role in the administration and oversight of benefits, employee leaves, payroll, recruitment, workers' compensation, safety programs, onboarding, compliance, and a broad range of Human Resources initiatives that support efficient County operations. The Assistant Director helps drive departmental goals, provides guidance and support across HR functions, and contributes to the development and implementation of policies, programs, and best practices. This position also serves as Acting Human Resources Director in the Director's absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and service.

• Support the overall management and administration of Human Resources for Dallas County and serve as acting Director of Human Resources when required.

• Oversee the workers' compensation program, including claim monitoring, OSHA reporting, and coordination with injured employees, while supporting the implementation of safety training programs.

• Administer compensation programs and employee leave management, including FMLA and other protected leaves. Responsibilities include guiding employees through the FMLA process, reviewing eligibility, tracking leave, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

• Manage benefits administration—including onboarding and offboarding, open enrollment, vendor coordination, monthly reconciliation, and compliance with regulatory requirements and collective bargaining agreements.

• Process and track Short-Term Disability (STD) claims and coordinate with third-party administrators to ensure accurate pay and reporting.

• Oversee COBRA administration, maintain accurate HRIS data, and support ACA reporting requirements.

• Support the performance evaluation process and provide guidance to department leaders.

• Assist with the bi-weekly payroll process in partnership with HR staff and serve as the primary backup for payroll operations.

• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting the County's employee timecard system to ensure accurate timekeeping and smooth system functionality.

• Assist with overseeing County recruitment programs and related initiatives.

• Maintain tracking tools for leave not captured in the HRIS and ensure accurate recordkeeping across all HR systems.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including County leadership, elected officials, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

• A solid foundation in Human Resources, typically demonstrated through a bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of relevant Human Resources experience—preferably in the government sector.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resource laws, regulations, and best practices, including employment law, payroll requirements, benefits administration, safety and risk management, recruitment, and compensation principles.

• Experience administering FMLA, benefits programs, and employee leaves.

• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems; experience with Tyler Technologies software (e.g., Tyler ERP) is highly preferred.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, planning, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and competing deadlines.

• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to support HR team members while independently managing critical Human Resources functions.

Why Join Dallas County? As one of Iowa's fastest-growing counties, Dallas County offers an engaging work environment where your Human Resource expertise can have a meaningful impact. You'll join a supportive team, collaborate with leaders across the organization, and help develop initiatives that strengthen both County operations and the community we serve.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed in this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or required skills. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and may be modified as organizational needs evolve.

Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Dallas County participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

Full-time employees are defined as those that are regularly scheduled to work at least 40 hours per week. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits at the 1st of the month following their first 30 days as a Dallas County employee, unless otherwise noted.

• Health benefits {medical, dental, vision} are offered as a complete health insurance package; however, employees may choose to accept dental and/or vision coverage only for an alternate monthly rate
• Complete package: Single plan- $25.83/month; Family plan- $245.96/month
• Dental only: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan- $5.48/month
• Vision: Single plan - $0 (premium covered by the County); Family plan - $3.36/month
• Participation in the IPERS retirement plan, beginning the first day of employment
• Short Term Disability which covers 60% of the employee's monthly salary after a 14 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
• Long Term Disability which covers 66.66% of the employee's monthly salary after a 120 day waiting period - Premium fully paid by the County
• Term Life Insurance policy of $50,000 for the employee - Premium fully paid by the County
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance available for the employee and eligible dependents - Premium paid fully by the employee
• Flex Spending Account (pre-tax) – Premium paid by employee. Medical: $3400/year limit; Dependent Care: $7500/year limit
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday per year
• Vacation time – Regular, full-time Department Heads/Elected Officials starting at 4.62 hours/pay period (120 hours/year); Regular, full-time employee accrual starting at 3.08 hours/pay period (80 hours/year; Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual starting at 2.31 hours/pay period (60 hours/year)
• Sick time – Regular, full-time employee accrual at 5.54 hours/pay period (144 hours/year); Regular, full-time, 24 or 48 hour shift EMS employee accrual at 7.75 hours/pay period (201.6 hours/year)
• Employee Assistance Program - Premium fully paid by the County
• AFLAC Supplemental Policies - Premium fully paid by the employee
• MetLife Aura Identity & Fraud Protection - Premium fully paid by the employee