Assistant Human Resources Director

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on September 30, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on September 30, 2026.

Job Title:

Assistant Human Resources Director Department:
Human Resources External Hiring Range: $93,858.54 - $Compensation Grade: 3011

Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility.

Buncombe County is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Assistant Human Resources Director for our Human Resources Department, responsible for driving effective human resource programs and initiatives under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

This role oversees up to four (4) divisions within Human Resources and is expected to exemplify strong customer experience, accountability through consistent follow up, and execution with excellence when working with internal and external stakeholders. This position is also expected to uphold and model the County’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Honesty, and Equity in all aspects of its work.

Buncombe County’s Human Resources Department includes 23 FTEs and operates across seven divisions:
Administration & Operations, Organizational Development, Recruiting, HRIS, Compensation/Classification & Benefits, Employee Relations, and the Employee & Family Health Clinic.

Key Projects & Oversight for the Assistant Human Resources Director Directly oversee up to four (4) HR divisions based on candidate experience and organizational needs.

Streamline business processes and workflows across multiple HR systems to improve efficiency; review and provide strategic assistance on departmental business goals & KPIs.Direct the ongoing evaluation and improvement of HR policies and procedures, while implementing the development and continuous refinement of an employee handbook.

Champion cross-training and succession planning initiatives within the Human Resources Department.

Support the implementation and strategic rollout of the countywide classification and compensation study.

Tentatively, initial virtual interviews are to occur in the week of October 5, 2026 , with in-person finalists interviews targeted for the week of October 26, 2026 . We anticipate the selected candidate to begin employment by the end of November/beginning of December.

The Assistant Human Resources Director will be required to work on-site during the onboarding and acclimation period. After six (6) months of employment, the position will be evaluated for a hybrid work arrangement.

This position must reside or relocate to a residence within a 2-hour drive of respected work location (200 College Street, Asheville NC 28801).Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to support and assist in managing and overseeing the operations of the Human Resources Department, including direct oversight of assigned divisions which may include benefits & leaves administration, employee relations, information systems, organizational development, recruitment, classification & compensation, wellness & health administration; provides strategic & complex administrative support to the Human Resources Director.

Minimum Education , Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resource management, public administration, business administration or related field and six (6) years of human resources experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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