Assistant Director, Human Resources - City of Savannah
Savannah, GA
About the Job
The City of Savannah Office of Human Resources seeks a self-motivated, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking leader to join their team as the next Assistant Human Resources Director. Savannah is the 5th largest city in Georgia, nestled on the beautiful southeastern coast, with a workforce of 2,600 full-time. It is also one of the most complex municipalities with equally complex human resources needs. The Office of Human Resources is staffed with 26 dedicated professionals and supported through an HR business partner model. The Assistant Human Resources Director position assists in leading planning, organizing, and directing activities of the Office of Human Resources including but not limited to Compensation and Data Management, Recruitment & Talent Management, Benefits, Health and Wellness, Learning & Professional Development, Employee Relations, and Workforce Development.
- A high degree of professionalism and proven leadership skills, including the ability to effectively motivate and manage people and projects, even with competing demands.
- Has a proven track record of being resourceful, overseeing, coordinating, directing, and implementing new people management systems for a mid-to-large-size organization and planning and executing a vision for employee success and organizational success.
- Thorough knowledge of human resources functions, best practices, and legal obligations; leadership and organizational principles; and strategy and planning.
- Passion and enthusiasm for challenging work and a desire to serve our employees and the City.
- Excellent collaborative skills to bring together people of varying perspectives, including executive leadership, department heads and managers, human resources staff, and employees.
- Significant attention to detail and organization skills; strong background in building and establishing HR management systems.
- Effective communication skills with an ability to productively engage staff, colleagues, and stakeholders with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
- The Assistant Human Resources Director position assists in planning, organizing, and directing activities of the Office of Human Resources including policy development, workforce planning and employment, compensation, benefits, performance management, organizational and professional development, employee relations, and risk management.
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Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: 5515 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia
Agency: Human Resources Department
Source : City of Savannah