Human Resources Deputy Director

Representative Job Duties

• Provide general support to the Human Resources Director, including assumption of duties and responsibilities in the Director’s absence.
• Recruitment and Selection activities for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Counsel and guide department managers and supervisors in handling employee problems, questions, and discipline.
• Employee relations:
  Counsel and guide department managers and supervisors in handling employee problems, questions, and discipline. Counsel and guide employees with personal and work‑related problems. Mediate conflicts.
• Compliance with federal laws:
  Oversight responsibility for City’s compliance with state and federal employment laws, including primary responsibility for the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI compliance;
  Family and Medical Leave Act;
  Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing requirements; etc.
• Union negotiations:
  Communicate and/or negotiate with a diverse group of individuals representing all sectors of the labor workforce. As directed by the negotiation team this position provides direct or indirect labor relations leadership and business support to management. Assure contracts are updated on line, printed and distributed to those who need them.
• Oversight responsibility for disability management efforts, including assist or lead in establishing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with changing laws and regulations, handling integration of conflicting/confusing aspects of disability‑related laws; coordinating transition from disability status to disability retirement; establishing and monitoring return to work and light duty assignments; and handling non‑routine employee disability matters.
• Will attend evening meetings (Council, COW, ACS, SERS etc.) as a representative of the Human Resources.
• Shared responsibility for ACS/ACT 78/VEBA/SERS/Police and Fire/T. Rowe Price/ICMA/401A and 457 programs including periodic review of funds, attending meetings, recommendations for changes and/or discussions;
  May assist with the supervision of benefits/health care.
• Handle the coordination and/or execution of sensitive and complex special projects, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five to seven years increasingly responsible work experience in HR, sufficient to produce thorough knowledge of Human Resources systems, federal/state employment laws, labor relations laws, and management techniques.
• Three – five years’ experience with grievances, unfair labor practices and/or arbitration is required.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills. The ability to turn a “no” into a “yes”; negotiation skills.
• Requires excellent research, analytical and problem‑solving skills, deductive and inductive reasoning skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel software, capable of producing ad‑hoc reports for various calculations.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet applications.
• Highly tuned “radar” for red flags. Politically sensitive; be aware of issues and/or concerns regarding the HRIS.
• Ability to build and maintain a professional and positive relations with the public and co‑workers.
• Must possess the ability to perform high volume, multi‑task duties during peak periods in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and must meet the City of Southfield’s driving standards.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work well under deadline pressure.

Please submit a cover letter identifying your experience and accomplishments. The selection process will include a review of the applicant’s experience for posted requirements, a criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision,…