Deputy Human Resources Director

General Description Summary:

Pima Association of Governments (PAG) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Deputy Human Resources Director to join our team. Under general guidance, the Deputy Human Resources Director assists in planning, organizing, directing, and administering the operations and programs of the Human Resources Department. This position provides leadership in recruitment, classification and compensation, employee relations, benefits administration, labor relations, training and development, performance management, policy administration, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. The Deputy Human Resources Director serves as a strategic partner to department leaders and acts on behalf of the department Director in their absence.

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• State and supplemental retirement plans and more!

• Assist in the administration and oversight of all Human Resources functions and programs.
• Provide guidance and consultation to managers and employees regarding personnel policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee classification and compensation studies, salary administration, and organizational development efforts.
• Investigate employee relations issues and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs.
• Analyze workforce data and prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for executive leadership.
• Coordinate employee training, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Assist with budget preparation and administration for the Human Resources Department.
• Oversee performance evaluation systems and employee development programs.
• Supervise assigned Human Resources and Administrative staff and evaluate employee performance.
• Manage special projects and strategic initiatives related to workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities as assigned with the agency’s policies and applicable laws.

• At a minimum, requires a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties and either a graduate degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field with six years of related experience or an undergraduate degree with eight years of related experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment law.
• Knowledge of classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, and employee relations.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex personnel issues and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and workforce analytics.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is frequently required to drive to locations and participate in outreach events.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.