Deputy Director/Human Resources Total Rewards

Position Summary

Manage, plan, direct and coordinate a wide range of departmental and city program activities in support of Human Resources administration and general operations of the department; resolve management and administrative issues; perform a variety of professional tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Act as an internal consultant and advisor to all levels of management, supervisors and or staff by understanding goals, issues and needs regarding appropriate Human Resources services and solutions. Provide highly responsible and complex assistance to Director of Human Resources.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, or Business Management preferred;and

Nine (9) years of professional Human Resources Management or related experience preferred;and

To include six (6) years of supervisory experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of aCity Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of a complex multi-functional human resources program

• Human Resources theories, principles and practices with the ability to create, implement and oversee human resources program

• Principles and practices of management, supervision, training and performance evaluation

• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws and regulations

• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation

• Principles and practices of human resources management

• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers

• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Recommend, develop and implement personnel policies and procedures

• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies, procedures and city, ordinances, rules and regulations

• Manage and coordinate human resources programs as assigned

• Develop and present recommendations regarding improvement opportunities in area of responsibility

• Participate in the development and administration of human resources goals, objectives and procedures

• Ensure City Human Resources policies and practices are in compliance with pertinent Federal, State and Local laws and regulations

• Consult and advise all levels of management and/or staff regarding Human Resources practices and policies

• Prepare administrative reports and correspondence

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions in support of goals

• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques

• Prepare and conduct training as applicable

• Maintain confidentiality of information

• Communicate clearly and concisely

• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation