Assistant Director, Human Resources (B252010-1), 216, Administration

Salary: $112,777.60 - $140,982.40 Annually
Location : Laredo, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: B252010-1
Department: Human Resources
Division: Recruitment & HRIS
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/12/2025 5:00 PM Central

Job Description

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, assists with the planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring of all activities of the Human Resources Department with the concentration of the Health & Benefits, Risk Management, and Employee Health and Wellness Administration. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; assists to ensure the creation and maintenance of administrative standards, policies, and procedures for all department programs. Coordinates and assists with assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Human Resources Director and exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.
Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assists with planning, scheduling, and assigning work; instructs employees in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion; makes recommendations regarding employee job performance and conducts performance evaluations; ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the department.
• Assists with the planning, development, and monitoring of the departmental budget, objectives, and goals; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budget limitations; monitors departments progress in achieving goals and objectives.
• Ensures compliance with City of Laredo policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws governing personnel administration.
• Maintains awareness of changes in laws governing personnel administration and ensures the City is in compliance at all times.
• Assists in development and enforcement of personnel policies and procedures; ensures compliance with the same.
• Oversees the operations of the Human Resources City Hall Annex Divisions.
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the maintenance of employee benefit programs and makes recommendations on present and proposed programs; ensures employees benefit needs are recognized and provided.
• Oversight of the property and casualty matters involving the City which includes the Workers' Compensation Program and Safety Program in order to ensure that there is a safe working environment for City employees.
• Oversight of the employee wellness initiatives including the employee health and wellness clinic, City's Drug and Alcohol Program, Serious Illness Program, Return to Work Program, and Wellness Incentive Program.
• Assists with the monitoring of the recruitment, referral, and processing of all new employees; ensures compliance with City of Laredo policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws governing personnel administration.
• Assists with the monitoring of the Compensation and Classification Plan for City employees; ensures all pay changes are properly entered each pay period; receives requests for reclassification and re-evaluates positions as necessary.
• Assist to ensure the pay plan is administered in a fair and equitable manner.
• Advises management staff on employee relation issues.
• Ensures compliance with accepted practices and federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the processes.
• Ensures compliance with the laws governing personnel management.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public Human Resources Administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to Human Resources Administration.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of effective management and supervision.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use computer hardware, various software programs and technologies, including word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the public.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and administrative personnel
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

• Construction site
• Confined space

Seldom

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Frequently

• Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Never

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Seldom

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• International travel

Seldom:

• Regional travel
• National travel

Sometimes:

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited* college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Human Resources Management.
• At least five (5) years of experience in increasingly responsible professional experience in human resources administration with at least three (3) year of supervising personnel.

*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480, two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health*
• Dental plan*
• Life insurance*

*30 day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits
01

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD from an accredited college or university
• Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
• Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

03

If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:
04

Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in increasingly responsible professional experience in human resources administration with at least three (3) year of supervising personnel?

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

• I have read and understood the above information.
• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.

Required Question