Human Resources Assistant Director

Lead People Strategy for a Growing City — Join Avondale as our HR Assistant Director!

Plans, organizes, and directs Human Resources programs and operations, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, wellness initiatives, organizational development and training, employee relations, workplace investigations, and labor relations.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Human Resources Director in planning, organizing, and directing activities of the Human Resources Department.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, programs, and procedures that advance the City’s goals.
• Leads and manages assigned Human Resources staff by providing direction, oversight, performance management, and support in achieving departmental goals and business metrics.
• Reviews and evaluates recruitment and retention strategies and processes to position the City as an “Employer of Choice”. Develops and implements new strategies, processes, and procedures to support organizational workforce needs and ensure compliance with personnel rules.
• Advises and consults with City management on personnel rules, policies, and procedures; advises on state and federal employment laws.
• Assists City departments with a variety of personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, retention, discipline, grievances, termination, and applicable appeals.
• Oversees employee relations issues by supporting and directing investigations, preparing and reviewing report findings, and providing guidance to department leaders on corrective action.
• Investigates allegations of misconduct and related workplace concerns; prepares reports and recommends appropriate action, including employee improvement plans, corrective action plans, and disciplinary correspondence.
• Interprets and makes decisions in accordance with personnel rules, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Supports the City’s compensation philosophy by making recommendations on compensation plans, including pay grade and job title assignments, and salary placements.
• Serves as acting Human Resources Director in the absence of the Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources or a related functional area, including experience partnering with employees and organizational leaders to support compliance, workplace safety, accountability, employee engagement, and organizational strategic priorities.
• Public sector experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (
• 2. Years Of Supervisory Experience Is Required.A valid Arizona Operator’s Driver’s License is required.SHRM-SCP/CP, SPHR/PHR, or IPMA-CP/SCP certification preferred.

The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details!

For additional information, visit our website.01Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High school or GEDAssociates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher02How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in human resources or a related functional area?

No experience1 - 2 years3- 4 years5 - 6 years7 - 8 years9 - 10 years11 or more years03How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

No experienceLess than 1 year2 years3 years4 years5 or more years04Do you have human resources experience in a government or municipal environment?

YesNo05Do you currently possess a SHRM-SCP/CP, SPHR/PHR, or IPMA-CP/SCP certification?

YesNo06Do you currently hold a valid Arizona driver’s license, or can you obtain one by the time of hire?

YesNo07In specific terms, describe your interest in the Assistant Director of Human Resources and how it aligns with your career goals.08Please describe your leadership style and how it reflects Avondale's core values of being Helpful, Kind, and Professional. Required Question