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Assistant Director of Human Resources

Description



This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
  • L- We lift up our community
  • O- We take ownership of our collective performance
  • V- We value and respect all employees
  • E- We empower employees to grow

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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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; and
  • Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field;
  • Five (5) years of experience in human resources program management;
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience; and
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Municipal experience preferred.
  • NeoGov experience preferred.
  • Munis payroll and Time & Attendance experience are strongly preferred.
  • PHR or SPHR Certification preferred.

Supplemental Information

  • 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; and
  • 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.

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