Deputy Director, Employee Benefits & HR Strategy

Ricouncil94; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 133,541 - 152,065; Full time

Job summary

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Office of Personnel Administration, seeks a Deputy Personnel Administrator to oversee classification/compensation, merit selection, and employee records while ensuring EO/AA compliance and effective benefits management.

This executive role directs statewide HR programs, training, and workers’ compensation, partnering with labor, finance, and agency leaders to deliver skilled, equitable HR services in a complex public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or Psychology.
• Experience in a highly responsible administrative role in public administration or central merit system environment.
• Ability to analyze complex data, communicate effectively, and manage diverse HR programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Personnel Administrator in executing functions and statutory obligations within OPA.
• Direct classification/compensation, merit selection, employee certification/records maintenance, EO/AA, and benefits programs.
• Coordinate statewide HR services, training, workers’ compensation, and outreach while ensuring compliance with laws and policy directives.
• Lead communication with department directors and labor relations to implement merit system procedures and partner decisions.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational leadership

Analytical skills

Public sector knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources / Public Administration / Political Science / Business Administration / Psychology

Job description

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Office of Personnel Administration, seeks a Deputy Personnel Administrator to oversee classification/compensation, merit selection, and employee records while ensuring EO/AA compliance and effective benefits management.

This executive role directs statewide HR programs, training, and workers’ compensation, partnering with labor, finance, and agency leaders to deliver skilled, equitable HR services in a complex public-sector environment.