Salary Range
12,218.00 - 18,327.00
Job Summary
Are you a Human Resources manager with deep experience in a range of HR disciplines, an ability to think strategically, creatively address issues, build strong relationships, and a desire to lead and mentor a team of professionals? If so, the City of Vancouver might have the job for you!
We are searching for our next Deputy Human Resources Director to join our busy and talented team. Our most important goals include ensuring our range of benefits and services meet or exceed employee expectations; establishing ourselves as trusted and reliable advisors; and continuing to evolve as the organization’s and employees’ needs change. The work is not easy, but it is rewarding.
If you haven’t considered the City of Vancouver lately, we hope you’ll take a look. We’re a progressive organization with strong values, excellent employees and no shortage of meaningful, service-oriented work to do. We’re also, and proudly, a public sector organization that gets things done! If you are an accomplished HR leader who thinks and acts strategically and has initiative, a service-orientation, an ability to execute, and a desire to join and continue building a strong team, we hope to hear from you.
We’re currently recruiting for a Deputy Human Resources Director. The primary responsibilities for the job are to lead the Operations functions of the Human Resources Department to ensure a high degree of coordination and collaboration. Act as a project liaison with Payroll, Information Technology and other departments as necessary. Develop and mentor HR team to reach a high level of service, communication and collaboration. Build operational depth and ensure tools and processes are as streamlined and efficient as possible. Stay current on HR trends and opportunities in functional areas. Assist Director in setting goals consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan and Vision and Values and serve as a member of the HR management team. Act as the HR Director in Director’s absence and lead or participate in various high-profile projects and initiatives within the department and/or citywide.
This is a full-time, regular, exempt position. First review - Wednesday, September 3rd.
Job Details
Essential Functions:
- Lead functional areas responsible for benefits, leave, compensation, recruitment, learning and recognition to ensure effective and responsive service, streamlined processes, and a high degree of team collaboration; work closely with HR Business Partners, labor and employee relations, and Risk and Safety coworkers to ensure excellent department-wide collaboration and communication.
- Understand the roles and interconnectedness of HR Operations functions, as well as HR’s connection to Information Technology, Finance, Communications, etc., and ensure consideration of all impacted functions.
- Lead, mentor and assist staff on projects and initiatives and ensure successful and timely completion of work.
- Exhibit innovation and flexibility in problem solving, especially related to utilizing resources efficiently; assess current staff assignments and recommend changes as necessary.
- Lead or sponsor high profile HR projects to automate work, implement new solutions, develop processes, etc. Current examples include implementation of Workday Absence Module and Compensation Module.
- Work closely and build strong relationships with City leaders to ensure their HR needs are being met, to advance the role of HR, and to communicate programs, changes, and other important information.
- Assist HR director in goal setting; recommend HR strategies and initiatives; serve as a resource for all HR and Risk staff as necessary; participate in a wide range of department efforts; and act as HR Director in Director’s absence.
- Perform related duties and carry out other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience and Education
- At least eight years of Human Resources leadership experience; strong supervisory experience; awareness of pertinent local and federal employment laws.
- Experience working with diverse groups, bridging differences, and resolving conflict.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field, or any combination of education, transferable skills and experience that qualify you for this position. HR certification a plus.
- The City recognizes that not all candidates may have experience in every aspect of the job, but we encourage interested candidates who feel as though they can be successful in the role to apply.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Computer Skills
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Knowledge
- Experience in or supervision of a range of HR disciplines, primarily including Benefits, Compensation and Recruitment.
- Principles of supervision.
- Pay equity laws and principles.
- Familiarity working in a unionized environment and an understanding of labor agreements.
- Program and project management.
- Pertinent federal, state and local laws.
- HRIS system (preferably Workday) and Microsoft products.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to build strong, high functioning teams and manage third party vendors and/or consultants.
- Ability to see the big picture, think strategically, foresee issues, make connections, improve processes and act in the best interest of the City.
- Willingness and ability to work with partners citywide to promote HR, further HR work, and participate in City initiatives.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and issues across disciplines often simultaneously and to use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
- Ability to write clearly and cohesively, presenting issues and potential solutions.
- Build and foster positive and productive relationships with partners across departments.
- Responsiveness, organization, strong communication skills and excellent follow through.
- Utilize effective conflict resolution techniques.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Effectively engage with diverse group(s) of people and express empathy and compassion while listening.
- Effectively operate a personal computer and appropriate software.
- Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Vision and Values.
- Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others.
- Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
- Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
- Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
- Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
- Work in a safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Comply with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
- Ensure employees are aware of the City’s commitment to safety and review the City Core Accident Prevention Plan, relevant safety policies and procedures, and training on illness and injury response and specific job-related safety concerns. Report and appropriately escalate all safety issues and all injuries.
- Be responsive and provide a high level of customer service at all times.
- Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work.
- Consistently provide quality service.
- Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and a basic criminal background check.
The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!
Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email hrfront1@cityofvancouver.us
Job Posting End Date
Open Until Filled