Deputy HR Director
About The Position
Sumter Local Government Consulting is assisting Fayetteville, GA, in recruiting for their next Deputy Director of Human Resources. This is a newly created position that offers a unique opportunity to build internal capacity, shape organizational culture, and support the City's workforce across all departments. The City of Fayetteville operates as a full-service municipality under a Council-Manager form of government, providing a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic community. Fayetteville is a strategic, forward-thinking organization guided by a formally adopted Strategic Plan that aligns policy priorities with operational execution. In recent years, the City has invested significantly in its facilities and public spaces. The opening of the new City Hall in 2021 marked a major milestone, serving as both a functional administrative hub and a centerpiece of downtown revitalization efforts.
Requirements
- Integrity and character to effectively manage human resources functions in a fast-pace environment.
- Adept at determining and ordering priorities; managing delegation of responsibilities to key staff.
- Positive attitude and ability to interact with citizens, elected officials, staff, and consultants.
- Expertise in advising city leaders on complex and/or controversial issues.
- Ability to recognize the limitations of confidentiality when dealing with employees and willingness to assert themselves to achieve outcomes in the best interest of the City.
- Customer Service mentality for “getting to yes” while adhering to all laws and regulations.
- Humble and naturally helpful person.
- Ability to read people, quickly decipher challenges and use good judgment in making difficult decisions.
- Keen eye for talent.
- Resourceful problem solver willing to provide others credit.
- Contributes to the profession and actively engages in professional development.
- Always embodies integrity and is focused on the City’s best interest.
- Skilled Cross-Departmental Collaborator.
- Experienced in Training, Development, and Program Implementation.
- Knowledgeable Across Core HR Disciplines.
- Committed People Developer.
- Effective Communicator and Trusted Partner.
Responsibilities
- Leading the City's Training and Development function in identifying, developing, and delivering training programs that align with the City's mission, vision, and values.
- Supporting supervisory professional development.
- Partnering with external vendors on specialized training initiatives.
- Serving as the point of contact for the HR department in the absence of the Director.
- Assisting with the management of the City's Risk Management programs.
- Leading the City's Health and Wellness initiatives.
- Managing exit interview processes.
- Recommending policy improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR services.
Benefits
- City of Fayetteville Benefits Guide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
