Assistant Director of Human Resources

About the role

The Assistant Director of Human Resources plays a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and driving organizational success. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this position oversees the Human Resources and Organizational Development functions, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and management assistance to the Director of Human Resources in planning, directing, and reviewing functions and activities of the Human Resources Department.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Department.
• Manages and oversees new projects, process changes, and system impartments.
• Monitors and implements legal, regulatory, technology, and societal changes affecting the department.
• Represents the department to other Port departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.
• Participates in and makes presentations to the Board of Commissioners and various committees.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all Port and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Requirements

This role requires a well-rounded HR professional with deep expertise across all major human resources disciplines, including recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits administration, leave management, HRIS, workers' compensation, and learning and development.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work some nights and weekends, and a hybrid work schedule may be possible, requiring the incumbent to be in office on Mondays and Fridays for the first 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Functions, authority, and responsibilities of the Board of Port Commissioners.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and practices of strategic plan development.
• Principles and practices of budget administration.
• Principles and practices of contract management.
• Principles and practices of purchasing and maintenance of public records.
• Principles and practices of sound business communications.
• General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
• Principles and best practices of human resources administration, recruitment and selection, onboarding and orientation, performance management, labor relations, job analysis, classification, and salary administration, staff development and training, human resources information systems, employee relations, professional and organizational development and learning, and leaves of absence, health, insurance, and retirement benefits administration.
• Principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management.
• Principles and practices of research, data collection and analysis, and developing sound recommendations.
• Methods and techniques of developing technical and administrative reports, and business correspondence.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Port and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Trends in human resources management, programs, administration and organizational development programs.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Port staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Skills

Strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HRIS systems are also required.

Benefits

The organization offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Negotiable between $167,415.00 - $204,246.00 DOE/DOQ*

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule may be possible, requiring the incumbent to be in office on Mondays and Fridays for the first 90 days of employment. The department operates on a 9/80 schedule.