Human Resources Deputy Director

Monday – Friday- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE23

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$101,000 – $150,000, DOQ

Job Description

Are you a strategic, people‑centered leader with a passion for strengthening organizational culture and elevating employee experience? If so, the City of Chesapeake invites you to join our team!

We are seeking an adaptable, forward‑thinking human resources professional to serve as Human Resources Deputy Director
, helping lead a department committed to exceptional service, continuous improvement, and organizational stewardship. As Virginia’s second most populous city, Chesapeake offers a dynamic and diverse environment where HR plays a vital role in supporting over 3,000 employees across 25+ departments providing a wide-variety of services to our citizens.

The Human Resources Deputy Director 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 Human Resources 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. This position plays a critical role in advising City executives on HR strategies, guiding problem‑solving efforts, and upholding the City’s mission and CARES organizational values.

The Human Resources Deputy Director may oversee one or more key HR functional areas, including:
benefits administration, learning and development, employee/labor relations and EEO , absence management and ADA compliance, classification and compensation, HRIS , and talent acquisition.

• Provide strategic leadership and direct supervision to HR staff, including training, guidance, direction, evaluation, and constructive feedback.
• Develop, revise, and interpret HR policies and procedures; respond to inquiries regarding HR programs and City policies.
• Support the Director in managing daily operations of the HR department and implementing policies, long‑range plans, and organizational priorities.
• Provide guidance on resolution of HR issues and departmental concerns; advise executives on strategies for effective problem‑solving.
• Oversee assigned functional area(s) such as benefits, learning and development, employee relations/ EEO , ADA /absence management, classification and compensation, HRIS , or talent acquisition.
• Manage special assignments and complex HR projects delegated by the Director.
• Lead or participate in staff meetings, City-wide work groups, and professional development sessions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, timelines, HR standards, and City policy.
• Uphold and model the City’s CARES values : courteousness, attentiveness, resourcefulness, empowerment, and stewardship.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure
, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public administration, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the education standards, this position requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent HR experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards
.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

• Significant experience…