JOB
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Human Resources Department! As the Assistant Director of Human Resources/Civil Service, you'll collaborate with various city departments and external organizations, ensuring seamless operations and efficient administration. Your expertise will directly contribute to the success of our initiatives while overseeing a dedicated team. Be a driving force in our mission to enhance organizational excellence and foster a thriving work environment. Apply now with The City of Grand Prairie and make a meaningful impact!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assists in acting as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
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Assists in selecting, motivating, and evaluating Classification & Compensation, Recruitment & Support, Employee Relations, and Employee Benefits staff; assumes responsibility for evaluation, management, and leadership of these employees; and assists in implementing and administering disciplinary and termination procedures.
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Assists in managing and participating in the development and administration of the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and assists in directing the monitoring and approval of expenditures; and directing the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
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Assists in responding to and resolving sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
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Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate-level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
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Ability to collaborate with the Human Resources Director to sustain, promote, and grow departmental programs, staff and services.
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Assists the director in setting annual objectives and assists the director in evaluating the performance of Human Resources employees, determining improvement and training needs and requirements for advancement.
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Assists in consulting with management on employee grievances, disciplinary actions, discuss and provide advice on personnel problems and interpret policies and procedures on personnel related issues.
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Assists with communicating with elected officials and officials of the City Manager's Office regarding personnel matters making recommendations for solutions and alternative courses of action.
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Assist in the coordination, oversight and facilitation of Texas Local Government Code 143 Civil Service and City of Grand Prairie Local Rules.
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All other duties as assigned by Director.
