Assistant Director of HR Dept

Town of New CanaanNew Canaan, CT
$127,860 - $137,893Onsite

About The Position

The Town of New Canaan is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Human Resource Director. The purpose of this position is to assist in the development, management, administration, supervision and direction of the programs and activities of the Human Resource Department in the functional areas of recruitment and termination practices, labor relations, workers compensation, retirement, employee benefits, performance evaluation process, compensation and classification systems, human resources policies, procedures and human resource information systems. The Assistant Director of Human Resources is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering and managing the department and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control.

Requirements

  • Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources or related field
  • At least four years of increasingly responsible work experience
  • Experience in a senior level management/supervisory capacity
  • Experience in labor relations
  • Experience in benefits administration
  • Equivalent combination of education, training and work experience

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development, management, administration, supervision and direction of the programs and activities of the Human Resource Department.
  • Manage recruitment and termination practices.
  • Oversee labor relations.
  • Administer workers compensation.
  • Manage retirement programs.
  • Administer employee benefits.
  • Oversee the performance evaluation process.
  • Manage compensation and classification systems.
  • Develop and maintain human resources policies and procedures.
  • Manage human resource information systems.

Benefits

  • Workers compensation
  • Retirement
  • Employee benefits
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