Deputy Director of Human Resources
About the role
The City of Chesapeake, the second most populous city in Virginia, is seeking an adaptable, forward-thinking Human Resources (HR) professional to serve as Deputy Director of HR. This role provides strategic and operational support to the Human Resources Director, assisting with the oversight of daily departmental operations and the delivery of a broad range of HR programs and services.
The Deputy Director works within broad organizational policy and guidelines to plan, implement, and assess HR initiatives; supervise assigned staff; resolve complex personnel issues; and ensure regulatory compliance across HR functions.
The successful candidate will oversee one or more of the following functional areas: benefits, learning and development, employee relations/EEO, absence management and ADA, classification and compensation, HRIS, and/or talent acquisition.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, public administration, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of related, full-time equivalent experience
- Commitment to exemplifying the City’s CARES (courteousness, attentiveness, resourcefulness, empowerment, and stewardship) standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant experience working in the public sector
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and/or PSHRA-CP certification
- CLRP, CCP, and/or CEBS certification
Position closes on August 30, 2026.