Job: Assistant Human Resources Director

An Assistant Human Resources Director is responsible for overseeing the following major work functions within the Human Resources Department: Employee Benefits, Safety Services and Workers' Compensation.

Duties of this class include:

Developing, planning and implementing goals, objectives and strategic plans for the Employee Benefits and Safety Services/Workers' Compensation Divisions of the Human Resources Department

Overseeing budget preparation, presenting justification for budget requests and supplemental budget requests and monitoring budget expenditures for operational efficiency

Planning for existing and future staffing, equipment and materials needed

Interpreting policies/procedures and providing advice and assistance to departments, employees and Human Resources Department staff regarding sensitive issues

Developing and implementing programs, policies and procedures for assigned divisions

Advising and consulting with City management, employees, retirees and representatives of other jurisdictions regarding a variety of laws, programs and services

Monitoring federal and state legislation to ensure compliance with federal, state, county and local laws, regulations and agreements

Writing and directing the preparation of comprehensive management reports

Making verbal presentations to all levels of employees, elected officials, City Management and the general public

Participating and leading various task forces and special projects

Attending meetings and conferences in order to participate and keep informed of current employee benefits, safety and workers' compensation issues

This classification also handles special projects assigned by the Human Resources Director and may act as the Human Resources Director in the absence of the Director. This position supervises and provides general strategic direction to the Employee Benefits Administrator and the Safety Services Administrator. Monitors and directs the efficient delivery of a comprehensive employee benefits program (including medical, dental, vision, Long-Term Disability, etc.) in a self-funded/self-administered operation; and monitors and directs the efficient delivery of a comprehensive safety and workers' compensation program in a self-funded and self-administered operation. The Assistant Human Resources Director receives administrative directions from the Human Resources Director who reviews work through conferences, reports and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-executive. This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.

Minimum Qualification(s) Required: Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in personnel administration, public or business administration or a related field. Extensive (5+ years) professional experience in Human Resources, preferably in employee benefits, occupational safety or workers' compensation administration. A working knowledge of HIPAA guidelines is required. Three to five years of contract administration experience. At least five years of professional-level supervisory experience.

Preferred/Desirable Qualification(s): Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or as a Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) is highly desired. Experience administering or coordinating a comprehensive, self-funded/self-administered employee benefits program, and/or occupational safety and workers' compensation programs is preferred.