Human Resources Assistant Director

St. George, City of • City Hall - St. George, UT

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Assistant HR Director serves as the second-in-command, providing highly responsible staff assistance, directing the daily operations of the HR department, and ensuring the effective and compliant delivery of all HR programs. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of all HR staff and assumes full responsibility and authority for the department in the absence of the Human Resources Director.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years full-time progressively responsible experience in human resources.
• Five (5) years of public sector HR experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years supervising professional-level HR Staff and managing HR programs.
• Knowledge and application of state and federal employment and payroll law and regulatory and professional guidelines governing human resource functions.
• Knowledge of various adult learning styles.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make creative recommendations, and monitor and evaluate the workflow of projects and activities.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to all levels, positions, and backgrounds.
• Ability to actively listen and comprehend others and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to develop and direct human resources management programs, supervise staff, and advocate and educate about human resources management principles.
• Ability to deal with constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, public officials and employees of other jurisdictions.

Nice To Haves

• Human Resource certification from SHRM or PHR is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of the HR professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Manages and monitors the day-to-day execution of the city’s core HR programs, including Compensation, Benefits, Retirement, Recruitment, Training, Payroll processing, and Wellness programs.
• Oversees the administration of the employee discipline and appeals processes. Participates in and directs complex employee disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations.
• Coordinates the implementation of new and revised HR policies and procedures ensuring all departmental practices comply with local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Oversees and evaluates the effectiveness of the employee performance appraisal program and process to ensure objectives are met and performance is rated consistently across all departments.
• Monitors and reviews departmental data, procedures, and records to ensure compliance with all laws (e.g., DOT, FMLA, EEO reporting) and manages the audit and reporting of HR data.
• Assumes full authority and responsibility for the department in the absence of the Human Resources Director.
• Attends and participates in higher-level internal and external meetings on behalf of the Director.
• Completes special projects and administrative assignments, prepares staff reports, and provides analytical support as requested by the HR Director.
• Oversee and manage all organizational training programs, ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements and tracking attendance and completions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Full City Benefits Package.
• The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
• New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager