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City of Eugene · 1 week ago

Assistant Director - Human Resources

Eugene, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$58.60/hr - $79.11/hr

5+ years exp

The City of Eugene is seeking an Assistant Director for Human Resources to lead their Employee Resource Center programs. The role involves guiding strategic HR initiatives, fostering employee wellbeing, and collaborating with organizational leaders to implement effective HR systems and processes.

ConsultingGovernmentLaw EnforcementRecreationTourism

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to organizational leaders on HR initiatives

Collaborate with division leaders to set priorities and lead projects that advance the City’s strategic plan

Lead and develop strategic business partners in collaborative service delivery model

Provide expert guidance on labor contracts, employment law, and personnel policies. Ensure consistent and equitable application of policies across the organization

Participate in or lead collective bargaining and recommendations related to policy and procedures

Lead complex employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance processes

Apply case management techniques to resolve complex employee situations spanning multiple functional areas

Oversee recruitment and selection processes, ensuring equitable, efficient, and legally defensible practices

Partner with division leaders on the design and implementation of onboarding programs that integrate job expectations, organizational values, and engagement strategies

Support career development initiatives and performance coaching to foster employee growth and retention

Provide expert guidance and input on classification reviews and compensation systems to ensure fairness and compliance

Collaborate with and support cross-division teams in the management and maintenance of HRIS and absence management systems, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with organizational needs

Research, analyze, and evaluate complex data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions

Present findings and recommendations clearly to diverse stakeholders

Drive innovation by implementing solutions that improve efficiency and employee experience

Develop and implement strategies that integrate stay interviews, career development planning, exit surveys, employee engagement and onboarding enhancements

Monitor engagement and retention metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsRecruitmentSelectionPerformance DevelopmentClassificationCompensationData AnalysisBilingual (optional)Supervisory ExperienceHRIS ManagementStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Required

Five years of management responsibilities in human resources related fields including experience in at least three of the following disciplines: recruitment and selection, performance and development, employee relations, classification and compensation, employee benefits, workers' compensation, and state and federal leaves administration

Two of the five years of experience are to include supervisory experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the area of human resources, organizational development, business or public administration, or a closely related field

Valid Oregon driver's license or, the ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard

Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or related certification preferred

Benefits

Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay.

Non-Represented Retirement Program: Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

The City provides a full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, physical examination, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Health, dental, and vision benefits are available.