Human Resources Deputy Director

Calvert County Government

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Calvert County is seeking a innovative and experienced leader to serve as Deputy Director of Human Resources, a key executive role responsible for overseeing the County’s administrative human resources services and operations. Acting with delegated authority from the Human Resources Director, this position provides strategic and operational leadership across core functions such as employee relations, risk management, human capital systems, and organizational support services. The Deputy Director ensures efficient, compliant, and high-quality service delivery that supports County departments, enhances workforce effectiveness, and aligns with organizational priorities. This position serves as a senior executive leader within the Human Resources Department and operates with delegated authority from the Human Resources Director. The Deputy Director provides stategic leadership of assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with County priorities and organizational goals. The work involves broad authority over complex Human Resources programs, including supervision and enforcement of a wide array of federal, state, and local regulations, as well as countywide policies and procedures. Responsibilities include leadership across human resources operations, strategic programs, compliance, and systems. This position interfaces with the highest levels of County leadership and is responsible for resolving sensitive and complex issues. In matters pertaining to the Human Resources Department, the position has full authority to act in the absence of the Human Resources Director. Essential Job Functions Serves as a key strategic partner to the Human Resources Director in advancing department-wide initiatives, organizational effectiveness, and workforce strategies. Provides executive-level guidance and decision-making support on high-risk, sensitive, and complex human resources matters. Directs and oversees assigned countywide human resources functions, including: HR Operations: recruitment, benefits administration, human capital management, and employee relations Strategic Programs: compensation, position classification, employee engagement, and talent development Compliance and Risk: risk management and police accountability Systems: human resources information systems Develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive compensation and classification programs to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness, including market analyses, salary benchmarking, and pay structure recommendations. Leads the development and implementation of employee engagement and retention strategies, including analyzing workforce data, conducting surveys, and recommending initiatives to improve organizational culture, morale, and retention. Directs talent development initiatives, including training programs, leadership development, succession planning, and career pathway development to support workforce growth and organizational sustainability. Partners with the Human Resources Director in the development, management, and oversight of the departmental budget, including forecasting expenditures, monitoring variances, and making strategic recommendations to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Develops policies and amendments for the County Code and ensures compliance with Board of County Commissioners directives. Manages benefit programs and makes recommendations for modifications based on competitive trends, County needs, and cost effectiveness. Oversees Human Resources responsibilities related to police accountability, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and reporting requirements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on sensitive matters. Represents the department on matters pertaining to Human Resources functions and serves as a strategic advisor to County leadership. Plans, directs, and evaluates HR information and database systems affecting countywide operations. Provides authoritative guidance and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to leadership, department heads, managers, and employees. Conducts financial analyses, researches issues related to financial statements, and approves invoices. Conducts and oversees workplace investigations, including but not limited to harassment and other employee relations matters. Oversees compliance with OSHA, ADA, FLSA, USCIS, EEOC, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Other Duties Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including experience in one or more of the following areas: risk management, compensation, classification, HR policy development, recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, talent development, human resources information systems (HRIS), or police accountability.
At least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience is required.
Subject to background investigation.
Operation of keyboard devices.
Work is subject to deadlines and frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a key strategic partner to the Human Resources Director in advancing department-wide initiatives, organizational effectiveness, and workforce strategies.
Provides executive-level guidance and decision-making support on high-risk, sensitive, and complex human resources matters.
Directs and oversees assigned countywide human resources functions, including: HR Operations: recruitment, benefits administration, human capital management, and employee relations Strategic Programs: compensation, position classification, employee engagement, and talent development Compliance and Risk: risk management and police accountability Systems: human resources information systems
Develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive compensation and classification programs to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness, including market analyses, salary benchmarking, and pay structure recommendations.
Leads the development and implementation of employee engagement and retention strategies, including analyzing workforce data, conducting surveys, and recommending initiatives to improve organizational culture, morale, and retention.
Directs talent development initiatives, including training programs, leadership development, succession planning, and career pathway development to support workforce growth and organizational sustainability.
Partners with the Human Resources Director in the development, management, and oversight of the departmental budget, including forecasting expenditures, monitoring variances, and making strategic recommendations to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
Develops policies and amendments for the County Code and ensures compliance with Board of County Commissioners directives.
Manages benefit programs and makes recommendations for modifications based on competitive trends, County needs, and cost effectiveness.
Oversees Human Resources responsibilities related to police accountability, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and reporting requirements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on sensitive matters.
Represents the department on matters pertaining to Human Resources functions and serves as a strategic advisor to County leadership.
Plans, directs, and evaluates HR information and database systems affecting countywide operations.
Provides authoritative guidance and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to leadership, department heads, managers, and employees.
Conducts financial analyses, researches issues related to financial statements, and approves invoices.
Conducts and oversees workplace investigations, including but not limited to harassment and other employee relations matters.
Oversees compliance with OSHA, ADA, FLSA, USCIS, EEOC, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Performs related work as required.