Deputy Director, Human Resources
Apply NowCompany: City of St. Augustine, FL
Location: Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Description:
Salary: $80,000.00 Annually
Location : 75 King Street, St. Augustine
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400069
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/18/2024
Description
The Deputy Director is a managerial position that assists in planning, directing, supervising, and coordinating departmental functions. The Deputy Director acts as the City's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer and is responsible for the efficient and effective management and administration of daily human resources policies and procedures with special emphasis on risk management. This position acts as the Director in his/her absence and reports to the Human Resources Director.
Actual starting salary will depend on experience.
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field with 7-10 years' experience in all facets of Human Resources and Risk Management with at least 4 years' experience in the public sector. Master's degree in business or public administration preferred. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to personnel practices, EEO requirements and grievance resolution, workers compensation and liability claim administration. Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Munis/Tyler Technologies, Cityworks, and/or Neogov software preferred. Demonstrated experience in handling workers' compensation and liability claims, counseling employees concerning complaints, handling grievances tactfully while not interfering with the chain of command superior/subordinate relationship, establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with department heads, and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Driver's License Requirement: Valid Florida Driver's License Classification E.
Supplemental Information
The physical demands representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is mostly sedentary, but the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and occasionally stoop and kneel. Requires the frequent use of hands and arms to operate computer including keyboard and mouse and to perform other duties. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information courteously, effectively, and promptly with the public and City staff.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including paid health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, long-term disability, and up to 13 paid holidays. The City offers 2 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, which accrues bi-weekly from your first day of work. In addition, the City provides 24 hours of time off for wellness and family, plus $300 per quarter in wellness or childcare reimbursements for non-probationary, full-time employees.
Furthermore, the City pays out accrued leave at 100% for non-probationary employees who leave in good standing and provide a minimum of 2 weeks notice. While there are limits on the vacation leave paid, it is at a minimum of 480 hours and there is no limit on the sick leave paid out. The City also offers an option for employees to cash out up to 2 weeks of sick leave, twice per year (per policy).
Supplemental insurance such as accident, cancer, hospital, etc. is also available.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, or related field and 7 to 10 years' experience in human resources and risk management with at least 4 years in the public sector?
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Location : 75 King Street, St. Augustine
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400069
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/18/2024
Description
The Deputy Director is a managerial position that assists in planning, directing, supervising, and coordinating departmental functions. The Deputy Director acts as the City's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer and is responsible for the efficient and effective management and administration of daily human resources policies and procedures with special emphasis on risk management. This position acts as the Director in his/her absence and reports to the Human Resources Director.
Actual starting salary will depend on experience.
Examples of Duties
- Acts as the EEO Officer. Responsible for designing, developing and conducting specialized training for managers, supervisors, and employees on the City's EEO policy. Serves as a point of contact for employees who have complaints and handles them with discretion and respect for the reputation of everyone involved in the process.
- Oversees the development, recommendation, and implementation of safety and training programs by the City's operating departments and divisions. Acts as a mentor for employees on career opportunities.
- Oversees the daily administration of the City's workers' compensation benefits in accordance with policy provisions and the requirements of the State of Florida. Reviews and follows through on Workers' Compensation case matters to ensure proper treatment, minimize unnecessary medical cost and control lost time compensation. Reviews the calculation of wage statements and City workers compensation regular and supplemental payments. Represents the City at hearings, mediations, and other administrative matters involving the City's workers' compensation benefits.
- Oversees the processing of casualty and liability claims against the City. Oversees the development of supporting information with the City Attorney and department heads to assure that insurance adjusters following up on claims have necessary information to process and/or defend against the claim. Serves as main point of contact for litigated claims.
- Assists in developing and recommending human resources policies and procedures covering employment, wage and salary administration, benefits and safety for City employees. Administers, interprets and counsels policy application and intent.
- Assists Director with counseling and advising City Manager, Department Heads and Division Supervisors and Managers regarding employment and complaint/grievance matters. May assist in investigations regarding policy and procedure violations and with disciplines and terminations, in the absence of the Director.
- Responsible for 457 plan, HRA, and Special Pay Plan (401a) bi-weekly payroll reporting.
- Responsible for unemployment/re-employment claims, including but not limited to, initial claim responses, wage requests, and representing the City at hearings and appeals.
- Conducts annual and periodic employee performance evaluations for all employees in the Human Resources Division in accordance with City evaluation forms, procedures and time schedules to objectively measure the performance of employees in accordance with applicable job descriptions.
- Responsible for ensuring salary surveys are completed accurately and on time, as required. Assists the Human Resources Director in developing job descriptions, including responsibilities, education/experience, and physical demands.
- Assists Director with annual and periodic performance evaluations program and ensures they are conducted according to policy.
- In Director's absence acts as Director and performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field with 7-10 years' experience in all facets of Human Resources and Risk Management with at least 4 years' experience in the public sector. Master's degree in business or public administration preferred. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to personnel practices, EEO requirements and grievance resolution, workers compensation and liability claim administration. Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Munis/Tyler Technologies, Cityworks, and/or Neogov software preferred. Demonstrated experience in handling workers' compensation and liability claims, counseling employees concerning complaints, handling grievances tactfully while not interfering with the chain of command superior/subordinate relationship, establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with department heads, and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Driver's License Requirement: Valid Florida Driver's License Classification E.
Supplemental Information
The physical demands representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is mostly sedentary, but the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and occasionally stoop and kneel. Requires the frequent use of hands and arms to operate computer including keyboard and mouse and to perform other duties. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information courteously, effectively, and promptly with the public and City staff.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including paid health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, long-term disability, and up to 13 paid holidays. The City offers 2 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, which accrues bi-weekly from your first day of work. In addition, the City provides 24 hours of time off for wellness and family, plus $300 per quarter in wellness or childcare reimbursements for non-probationary, full-time employees.
Furthermore, the City pays out accrued leave at 100% for non-probationary employees who leave in good standing and provide a minimum of 2 weeks notice. While there are limits on the vacation leave paid, it is at a minimum of 480 hours and there is no limit on the sick leave paid out. The City also offers an option for employees to cash out up to 2 weeks of sick leave, twice per year (per policy).
Supplemental insurance such as accident, cancer, hospital, etc. is also available.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, or related field and 7 to 10 years' experience in human resources and risk management with at least 4 years in the public sector?
- Yes, I have all of the required education and experience.
- Yes, I have the education, but less than the required experience. However, all of my experience is in the public sector.
- Yes, I have the education and experience, but not in the public sector.
- I do not have the education, but I have the experience and all in the public sector.
- No, I do not have the required education or experience.
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