Position Summary:
The City of Corpus Christi is seeking a high performing and experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Talent Management (Human Resources). The ideal candidate is a proven human resources leader with high integrity, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with direct, advanced experience in recruitment, employee relations and organizational development and training
The position will be responsible for advising and consulting with City departments and staff at all levels within the organization to define and implement human resources related policies, procedures and best practices related to Talent Management for the City of Corpus Christi.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees annual department budget and the established controls to stay within the operating budget for assigned areas; reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the department, conducts research and prepares recommendations for budget expenditures
- Evaluates job performance of human resources supervisory staff and counsels regarding areas requiring improvement
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings and networking opportunities to maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the areas of human resources and other service delivery responsibilities
- Participates in the development of Request for Proposals (RFP) to meet Human Resources needs by developing City Council agenda packets that may include hiring and recruitment suppliers, employment assistance services, drug and alcohol policy services, and organizational development; reviews contract proposals and makes recommendations for best vendor services
- May be asked to perform other related duties as assigned
- Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Human Resources department in the absence of the Director by supervising all divisions to include recruitment and selection, employee and labor relations, disciplinary actions and organizational development
- Provides subject matter expertise and leadership in the establishment of citywide priorities for human resources development, projects and needs
- Serves as HR staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; may necessitate driving to meetings and events both inside and outside of the City limits
- Assess prevailing/best practices and trends through the exchange and analysis of information from other agencies and professional organizations
- Assists in managing the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned services area; establishes appropriate service and staffing levels and allocates resources accordingly
- Serves as the liaison for the Human Resources department, with other City departments and outside agencies, by serving as a technical resource and subject matter expert in providing staff assistance and counsel in resolving sensitive and controversial issues by providing pertinent information, interpreting policy, and staying current on employment law and HR issues
- Assists in acting as the official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant and controversial issues related to human resources
- Manages and participates in the development and implementation of human resources goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs related to Recruitment, Employee Relations, Organizational Development and Performance Evaluation plans
Required Education & Experience:
- Experience in municipal government is preferred
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge and skills through involvement with professional organizations and keeping up with current trends and developments related to the Human Resources profession
- Requires a high level of critical thinking and excellent analytical skills to facilitate contract negotiations, resolve complex employee relation issues, and interpret federal, state, and local laws and application of these laws into City procedures
- Must be able to develop strategies for addressing goals and objectives; make fiscal and administrative decisions with multiple competing priorities
- Minimum of seven (7) years directly related experience in an HR organization comparable to the City of Corpus Christi
- Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field
- A valid driver’s license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hire