City of Durham Hiring for Assistant Director, Human Resources – Employee Experience Job at Durham, NC Full Time

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• Manages, evaluates, and provides leadership in assigned HR operational programs. Develops a departmental and cultural environment of engagement. Evaluates and analyzes information and recommends solutions; assures that HR activities and procedures comply with all laws, policies, regulations, and standards.
• Provides oversight for the Learning and Organizational Development division. Participates in department resources, resource planning, succession planning, and creating a positive employee experience.
• Provides oversight for the Benefits division. Participates in the Benefits program, including retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, and insurance policies such as health, life, and disability. Responsible for working with the Benefits manager to identify benefit events and coordinate open enrollment.
• Provides oversight for the Compensation division. Responsible for ensuring that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures by researching applicable subject matter, drafting policies for review and consideration, providing education and training, and advising staff on policy compliance. Ensures standard operating procedures are developed and revised as needed to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of HR processes.
• Manages projects and service teams by developing project scopes and costs; creating agendas; gathering bids through proposal submittals; discussing assigned tasks and issues; developing performance standards; presenting the final product to the City Manager and City Council.
• Participates in the department’s administration by submitting executive reports; performing training sessions, approving Personnel Action forms; responding to public information requests, complaints, and concerns; and representing the department in meetings and on committees.
• Provides oversight for the talent management division. Assists in the executive recruitment process by developing recruitment strategies; reviewing brochures and other correspondence; scheduling stakeholder meetings for community-sensitive positions; developing assessment centers for candidates; scheduling interviews with candidates; reviewing salary and compensation surveys for current market data; and making recommendations to the City Manager.
• Hires, supervises, provides daily coaching, and evaluates staff; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve technical issues.
• Serves as an advisor to City staff regarding human resource issues by responding to inquiries, attending meetings to discuss and direct personnel matters, and making presentations to employees at the request of department directors.
• Manages and monitors the work performance of a division, including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals, and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.
• Development of the budget for review by analyzing the department’s allocation of resources; reviewing expenditures; developing and submitting requests for major budget initiatives and additional staff and/or resources; submitting budget reports; developing and refining departmental measures and working with staff to ensure that all funds are accounted for.
• Reviews, monitors, and refines metrics and measures; develops return on investment information regarding Human Resources.
• Participates and reviews internal audits on HR processes and provides recommendations; oversees approved changes and is the point of contact for the Audit department.
• Provides various HR-related training to all employees; schedules outside training for HR employees, as needed, to ensure competency in operational areas.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or related field is required.
• Nine or more years of related Human Resources experience, including at least three years of supervisory experience.

Important update on our COVID-19 process for new hires and employees:
All employees who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will pay a $100 surcharge each month for their health insurance benefit during the subsequent benefits year if they remain unvaccinated through 12/31/2022.

• Society of Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP or SCP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and/or International Public Management Association – Certified Professional are preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Class “C” Driver’s license or must obtain within sixty (60) days of hire.