Assistant Director of Human Resources Operations

Job Title: Assistant Director of Human Resources

Join the City of Denton, TX team as an Assistant Director of Human Resources, where you will play a key role in shaping the organization's human resources strategy and programs.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Human Resources will be responsible for managing and directing the City of Denton's Human Resources programs related to Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Operational Administration. This role will establish and execute strategic operating plans in accordance with the City of Denton's mission, vision, policies, and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Human Resources Director to sustain, promote, and grow departmental programs and services.
• Participate in strategic planning and preside over meetings, as needed.
• Oversee the Human Resources program implementations; identify opportunities for improvement, create and implement solutions, and evaluate program changes to ensure continuous improvements that resolve problems.
• Consult with supervisors and employees on various issues and concerns; assist them with making the most appropriate decision in compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, as well as City of Denton policies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs); cascade performance measures for supervised areas to assess performance from the department to the individual level.
• Research and stay abreast of developments, amendments, and changes in laws affecting human resources and compliance; educate staff and make recommendations for changes to policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Establish and execute a total rewards strategy, including but not limited to, establishing, and maintaining a comprehensive employee benefits and wellness program and competitive and equitable compensation plan.
• Establish and execute a talent management strategy, including but not limited to, establishing, and maintaining effective recruiting, hiring/onboarding, training and development, career planning, succession management, discipline, and off boarding.
• Oversee the Human Resources operational administration responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of the Human Resources office including but not limited to policy administration, Human Resources compliance, Budget, Auditing, Purchasing, and general day-to-day operations.
• Review information obtained through criminal history background checks and make recommendations for hiring based on the duties and responsibilities of the position, and in the best interest of the City of Denton.
• Serve as the liaison to all internal and external stakeholders with benefit, wellness, compensation, compliance, and talent issues and agreements, including serving on various committees; act as next-level escalation for issues for which staff is unable to resolve.
• Organize committee meetings, including but not limited to, determining the time and place, drafting, and delivering correspondence, and conducting appropriate follow-up meetings.
• Facilitate and lead interdepartmental teams to accomplish program, and/or special project(s) to meet established objectives/goals.
• Research, gather data, analyze, and prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations, and other materials to effectively communicate information to employees, City management, commissions, and the City Council.
• Establish and execute a communication plan. Establish expectations and hold self/leaders accountable for division meetings and training sessions; coordinate routing reporting and routinely communicate results and feedback with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as Human Resources Director, in their absence.

Supervisory/Budget Responsibilities:

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or related field; and,
• Five (5) years' experience in human resources, or related field; and,
• Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity,

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Government laws and regulations regarding, human resources and compliance.
• Skill at the intermediate level with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products and other software systems necessary to complete work.
• Skill for ensuring continuous improvement in processes, relationships, and cost savings.
• Skill in developing and implementing organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
• Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
• Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and select the most appropriate one.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and present data and other information in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, maintain attention to details and quality, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, train, and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
• Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
• Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens, and co-workers while maintaining poise.
• Ability to work independently to direct multiple work streams while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton's core values.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying no more than 10 pounds.
• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travel to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.

Core Values:

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

Top Tier Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

EEO Statement:

City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is City of Denton's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The City of Denton maintains competitive benefit options. Details are available here.

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