Assistant Director of Human Resources - City of Brookhaven

The Assistant Director of Human Resources oversees various programs related to the functional areas of HR including, Training, and Deve...MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university; master’s degree in related field a plus

Minimum of Five (5) years of professional experience in Human Resources; with at least (3) three in a management role and a minimum of (1) one year as an Assistant Director of above; including at least (1) one year of experience in Public government or non-profit arena with a keen understanding of business operations

Prior experience supporting a law enforcement or similar entity such as Fire, EMS, Military or Healthcare first responders a plus

Bi-Lingual in Spanish a plus

Solid experience functioning as a Business Partner a must; familiarity with organizational structure and design

Experience developing organizational policies and procedures

Solid knowledge and experience in general HR practices and principles with a full continuum in Employee Relations, Talent Management, and Benefits Administration including 3rd party vendor management and various retirement plans

Strong communication skills are a must including; facilitation, writing, and listening

Experience in Training and Development as a Presenter or Facilitator; with proven skill in designing and developing PowerPoints and Training platforms

Minimum of 3 years’ experience conducting workplace investigations

Familiarity and experience preparing standard Federal, State, and Local Reports

Familiarity and experience working with Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Plans as well as EEO reporting requirements

HR Certification, Fluent in Spanish, Public Government, and Risk Management Experience a plus. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to serve successfully as an HR Business Partner to all departments

Knowledge of human resources management, practices, and administration

Ability to communicate with people in potentially stressful situations,  and to consistently meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, other departments, and the public; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to make independent decisions and execute critical thinking during complex situations

Ability to maintain decorum, discretion, and manage sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information on a regular basis

Skilled in written and oral communication

Skill and proficiency in various computer applications, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Email, and Internet to include search engines and research

Solid proficiency in operating daily with HRIS

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and handle high telephone and email volumes

Ability to represent the City and the department in internal and external meetings; including presentations to Mayor and City Council