City of Grapevine · 1 month ago
Human Resources Assistant Director
Grapevine, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe City of Grapevine is seeking a Human Resources Assistant Director to assist with the leadership and management of the Human Resources Department. This role involves overseeing various HR programs, ensuring effective operations, and advising management on HR-related issues.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists Human Resources Director in leading, developing and maintaining an organizational culture focused on attracting, engaging, developing and retaining the best talent through assessing and improving Human Resources systems, services, programs, processes and initiatives
Oversees the City’s Risk Management, Employee Benefits and Workers’ Compensation programs
Ensures the efficient and effective management of the City's insurance coverages through the administration of budgeted monies
Assists in the daily administration of Human Resources Department, including special projects, policy creation and interpretation, employee drug and alcohol testing, supervisor and employee training, employee grievance and disciplinary actions, unemployment claims, and other projects as assigned
Assists the Director with short and long-range planning; leads staff initiatives to study, analyze, and document procedures in assigned areas to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations; prepares reports, makes public presentations and responds to questions
Works closely with Human Resources staff, Fiscal Services and Information Systems Departments to maximize the efficiency of the Human Resources Information System application software and other systems such as applicant tracking, recruiting, onboarding and employee data and salary/job history and data
Ensures cost-effective management of operational activities and programs through analysis and evaluation of organizational requirements, goals and objectives, and budget preparation and monitoring; develops and oversees the departmental budget, tracks expenditures, and informs Director of items needing attention
Advises supervisors, managers, and directors on appropriate course of action regarding various policies, employee concerns or misconduct and assists with the creation of performance related documentation; counsels with supervisors, manages complaints/grievances from employees, conducts interviews and investigations as required/appropriate for resolution; conducts disciplinary/ termination hearings in the Human Resource Director’s absence
Performs research and recommends policy updates to the Human Resources Manual; trains and assists supervisors in implementation of policies
Maintains salary administration system and methods; enforces salary and wage policies and procedures per Council and City Manager instructions; oversees the City’s annual salary survey, analyzes results and recommends pay adjustments accordingly; conducts job analysis and maintains current job descriptions
Manages Citywide training initiatives; reviews and selects or develops training programs for supervisory and general employees on City policies and procedures and other training as needed
Maintains current knowledge of employment laws and regulations of local, state and federal laws
Keeps management advised of potential problems areas and recommends/ implements solutions as appropriate
Ensures security of personal, confidential and sensitive information
Acts on behalf if the Director in his or her absence
Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position
Regular and timely attendance are required for this position
Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree
Requires seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, benefits or risk management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
Human Resources credentials (i.e. HRCI or SHRM) is required or the ability to obtain within two years of hire date or promotion
Must pass a credit check and Federal/National criminal background check
Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Requires knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of assigned human resources program area, including recruitment, employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, customer service and training
Requires advanced organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively manage and communicate pertinent Human Resource issues to department heads, supervisors and employees
Requires knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relating to human resources functions
Requires sound judgement in development and application of policy to individual situations and ability to apply policies fairly and consistently
Requires excellent skills in modern office equipment including computers, and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
Requires knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation and principles and practices of record keeping and report preparation
Skill in effective communication with others, ability to instruct and persuade
Skill in interpersonal relations, conflict resolution and maintaining effective working relationships within the department and with employees in other departments
Ability to manage and oversee human resources programs in assigned areas of responsibility, including recruitment, employment, customer service, and records retention
Ability to oversee, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate employees
Ability to select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinate employees
Ability to participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives and procedures
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
Preferred
Previous experience in a municipal government or public agency setting
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Company
City of Grapevine
Grapevine, Texas, USA is home to many successful businesses, numerous wineries, fine dining, nationally ranked festivals, and select attractions and resorts.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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