Description

Under the limited direction of the Human Resources Director, the Deputy Human Resources Director performs difficult administrative and technical work assisting in the administration of the City’s human resources programs and policies.

Examples of Duties

Applications which do not include a resume and cover letter will not be considered.

Generally, the Deputy Human Resources Director:

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  Directs the daily work of staff across the areas of Recruitment, Benefits & Leave Administration, Employee Relations & Compliance and Data & Records Management
• Manages departmental Requests for Proposal
• Serves as a primary administrator for the City’s benefits plans including:
  • Self-funded medical and dental insurance programs
  • A comprehensive suite of voluntary benefits
  • Retirement programs
• Oversees personnel regulation compliance efforts
• Intakes and investigates complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation
• Counsels employees and supervisors on workplace issues
• Maintain business relationships with third-party service providers
• Coordinates the annual benefits enrollment process with key internal and external partners
• Mediates workplace disputes and assists in successful conflict negotiation
• Assists in the development and meeting of Key Work Items
• Completes regular and ad-hoc reporting and analysis
• Assists in the preparation, maintenance and administration of operational budget
• Manages special projects at the direction of the Human Resources Director
• Maintains and ensures the integrity of data in Human Resources Information
• Drafts, revises and maintains polices and standard operating procedures

Typical Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following minimum education and experience:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, communications, or closely related field
  • Closely related fields will include at least 60 course hours in the above subjects
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience with at least five (5) years of supervisory experience and five (5) years serving as benefits administrator
  • Candidates with experience significantly greater than the minimum requirement may be considered with or without meeting educational requirements

• At least a master’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational psychology, communications, public administration or other closely related field
• At least one (1) industry-recognized Human Resources certification
  • (e.g. SHRM-SCP/CP, SPHR/PHR, IPMA-SCP/CP)
• Experience with the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System
• Local government/municipal Human Resources experience
• Experience administering self-funded insurance plans
• Formal training and/or certification in mediation and workplace investigations

Possession of or ability to receive a valid North Carolina driver's license within 6 months of employment.

Supplemental Information

Finalists will be required to complete skills assessments in addition to interviews. Application review will be on a rolling basis until filled.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.