Company: City of Newton
Job description:
Come join our dynamic team! The City of Newton is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Deputy Director of Human Resources. The Deputy Director of Human Resources provides senior leadership and operational management for the Department of Human Resources, with primary responsibility for strengthening the Department’s day-to-day execution, internal systems, project management, staff coordination, and service to City departments and employees. The Deputy Director works closely with the Director of Human Resources to ensure that the Department provides professional and timely support across a full range of municipal human resources functions. This position is responsible for helping build and sustain a high-performing HR department known for technical competence, responsiveness, sound judgment, follow-through, confidentiality, and clear communication. The Deputy Director develops and improves departmental workflows, standard operating procedures, internal tracking systems, project plans, staff assignments, and accountability practices to ensure that HR work is completed accurately, consistently, and with appropriate urgency. The Deputy Director also provides leadership and support in areas including employee relations, benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, accommodations, recruitment, classification and compensation, labor relations support, HRIS/MUNIS processes, personnel records, policy development, employee training, and compliance with applicable federal, state and municipal laws and collective bargaining requirements. The Deputy Director acts as Director in the Director’s absence and performs all other related work as required, directed and as the situation dictates. This is a full-time, exempt position, hiring salary range: $123,297 – $136,841 annually plus yearly step increases, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of our team of dedicated public servants. For more information, please visit the City of Newton website at https://jobs.keldair.com/cityofnewton. The City of Newton is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
Job type: Full Time
Fully remote: No
Salary range: $123,297 – $136,841 annually
Location: Newton Massachusetts