Assistant HR Director

City of Broken Arrow; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Broken Arrow is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to assist the HR Director in leading the department, shaping policies, managing staff, and driving projects to support citywide objectives.

The role emphasizes supervising employees, policy recommendations, and program oversight for compensation, benefits, leave, and training, with safety-sensitive duties and regular collaboration with the legal team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; 5+ years of HR experience including 3+ years in supervisory roles.
• Municipal government experience preferred.
• Valid Class D Oklahoma driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Director in daily administration of the Human Resources Department.
• Help establish and interpret policies; review personnel policies; communicate changes to staff.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, leave programs and wellness initiatives.
• Lead training and development initiatives; manage department projects; coach employees and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate investigations and stay informed on federal/state HR regulations.

Skills

Policy development

Staff supervision

Project management

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Location: 1102 Human Resources
Pay Grade: A22
FLSA Status: Exempt

Under limited supervision, this position assists the Human Resources Director in managing and overseeing the Human Resources Department, including, but not limited to: supervising and managing employees, making policy and practice recommendations and decisions, and managing projects. Serves as the Human Resources Director in absence of the Human Resources Director.

This position performs duties deemed to be “safety sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in the daily administration of Human Resources Department, as directed or assigned.
• Assists in establishing policies and procedures which positions the City as an employer of choice; reviews employee personnel policies; recommends changes to policies; and interprets policies for employees and management.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, provides general direction; plans, organizes, staffs, and directs the daily activities.
• Acts as coach and mentor to employees; provides constructive and timely direction, correction, and performance evaluations to direct reports.
• Oversees all activities relating to the administration and maintenance of compensation, employee benefits and leave programs, and wellness programs.
• Oversees all activities related to performance management, employee training, compliance and employee development.
• Oversees departmental projects as assigned.
• Facilitates team building and engagement activities for department staff.
• Conducts the ADA interactive process, including providing guidance and partnering with the legal department and directors of appropriate recommendations.
• Participates in and prepares appropriate staff for unemployment hearings.
• Coordinates and oversees organizational training and development initiatives.
• Conducts or assigns internal investigations, as directed.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management; identifies trends that could affect organizational objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, supplemented by five years of related experience in Human Resources, including at least three years managing employees; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Previous experience in municipal government is preferred. Possession of a valid Class D Driver’s License issued by the State of Oklahoma required.

Tasks involve the ability to exert minimal physical effort in sedentary work, typically involving some combination of balancing, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.