Deputy Human Resources Director

• Complete the entire job application and answer supplemental questions.
• Attach required documents, if applicable.
• Submit your application before the due date and time.
• Receive confirmation email.  If you do not receive a confirmation email following submission, check your junk/spam mail.  Contact HR Assistant Liz Penner at liz.penner@cityofvancouver.us or (360) 487-8411 immediately.

• Plan, organize and direct comprehensive recruitment, selection and outreach programs including overseeing the civil service process; develop and implement programs, plans, policies and procedures for recruitment, testing, and selection. Develop a comprehensive workforce plan to include succession planning, talent management, and onboarding. Support and strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion in acquisition and retention of new talent.
• Monitor performance metrics on recruitment activities, applicant flow, interviews, hires, transfers, promotions, time to fill, quality of hire, and terminations. Collect, prepare, and analyze statistical data in order to produce meaningful and actionable recommendations. Responsible for compliance with legal required reporting as well as reporting on progress toward organizational goals and departmental performance metrics. 
• Supervise assigned staff in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws.  Interview, hire, train, and assign and evaluate work; appraise performance and reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems; recommend promotion and disciplinary actions; recommend terminations as appropriate; approve and schedule time off.
• Assist the Director in developing strategic plans, goals, missions, and objectives for the department. Consult with the Director on short and long-range budget planning and staff projections. In the absence of the Director, serves in an acting role.
• Conduct research and draft human resources policies, procedures, programs and systems for administrative review; ensure legal compliance with Federal and State labor laws.  Design and conduct special projects and studies or take a lead role in organizing organization-wide initiatives.
• Provide program management for classification and compensation, all benefits, leave administration, and human resource information systems, to include required reporting requirements, as well as vendor agreements/relationships.
• Provide consulting and facilitation services to employees and management; conduct research, prepare reports, make presentations, and coordinate requests with other city departments.
• Review and streamline city-wide personnel transactions for conformance with City rules, procedures, ethics, union contracts and proper personnel administration.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with educational institutions, employment agencies, placement firms, and other applicant sources as well as develop and manage innovative outreach programs; attend job fairs; coordinate related advertisements and media releases.      
• Lead in the ongoing implementation and maintenance of an integrated automated recruitment and applicant tracking system; develop and implement online recruiting strategies. Leverage a variety of recruitment channels such as social media and sites related to candidate experience and employer branding.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in with major course work in human resources, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years  of increasingly responsible human resource management experience including recruitment and selection, benefits administration, policy development, budget preparation, training, performance management and employee relations, including at least four years of which were in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience in a multi-union, public sector environment is highly desirable.

• Experience with database software and automated HR/Payroll systems are desirable, preferably Workday
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Human Resources certification (e.g. IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CBP, CEBS or NPELRA CLRP) is desirable

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of human resources management
• Principles and practices of human resources administration including strategic business planning, performance management, benefits administration, organizational development, budgeting and financial analysis, human resource information systems, labor relations, and project management
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations
• Principals and techniques related to employee and labor relations
• Collective bargaining laws, procedures and practices
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws and ordinances, regulations; including court decisions and legal interpretation concerning human resources issues
• Techniques and methods for effective training of human resources fundamentals
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

• Manage, direct, and oversee the work of technical personnel
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for human resources staff
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solution, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Resolve employee/management disputes involving both represented and non-represented employees
• Oversee high-level grievances and investigations
• Research and provide management-level analysis of issues and develop potential solutions
• Work collaboratively to identify and implement resolutions
• Create, update and interpret human resources policies and procedures as they relate to laws, and/or union contracts
• Strive for and promote inclusiveness of diverse backgrounds and perspectives in all areas of human resources and the organization
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Exercise exemplary judgment and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, and maintain professional demeanor and composure in stressful or confrontational situations
• Manage or participate in projects that support the business and work plans of the Human Resources department
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver's Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• 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 'Work Experience' and/or 'Education' sections of your application must clearly describe how you meet the qualifications for this position as listed above.
A resume or position description will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For questions about the job announcement, call: 360-487-8417.
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In conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation.  The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
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