Deputy Director - HR

ISHE; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

4 weeks paid vacation per year

12 paid holidays per year

Public Employee Retirement System ofId

PERSI

Job summary

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) in Boise, Idaho, seeks a Deputy Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy, partner with executives, and champion people initiatives. This executive role focuses on recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and a high-performing workforce.

As a key member of the executive team, you will shape culture, provide sound HR guidance, ensure legal compliance, and drive organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Experience leading HR programs and policies.
• Knowledge of employment laws and public administration.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Public sector HR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR strategy: develop and implement HR programs, policies, initiatives.
• Be a strategic partner: collaborate with leadership to influence decisions.
• Champion our people: oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits, workers' comp, employee relations.
• Build a strong HR team: lead and empower HR professionals.
• Shape our culture: create an environment where employees feel valued and motivated.
• Navigate the complex stuff: provide HR guidance, ensure compliance, resolve issues.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic partnership

Employee relations

Compensation & benefits

Workforce planning

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Public Admin/Business Admin

Job description

Lead People. Shape Culture. Drive Change.

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) | Boise, Idaho

Annual Salary: $123,552 – $155,376, Depending on Qualifications (DOQ)
Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt | Executive Leadership

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At ACHD, we know our greatest asset isn't just the roads we maintain—it's the people who make it all happen!

We're looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Deputy Director of Human Resources who is passionate about people, energized by challenges, and ready to help shape the future of our organization.

This isn't your typical HR leadership position! We're seeking a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and innovative problem-solver who can think big, lead with purpose, and turn great ideas into meaningful results.

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you'll have a seat at the table where decisions are made and a voice in shaping the District's future.

What You'll Do

Lead with Vision. Inspire Your Team. Make Things Happen.

Drive HR Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of innovative HR programs, policies, and initiatives that support ACHD's mission and organizational goals.
Be a Strategic Partner: Collaborate with leadership to influence decisions, solve complex workforce challenges, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Champion Our People: Oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits, workers' compensation, and employee relations while fostering a positive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
Build a Strong HR Team: Lead, mentor, and empower a talented group of HR professionals while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Shape Our Culture: Help create an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work.
Navigate the Complex Stuff: Provide sound HR guidance, ensure compliance with employment laws and District policies, and bring practical solutions to challenging situations.

What You'll Bring to the Table

We're looking for a leader who brings more than HR expertise. We want someone who builds relationships, earns trust, embraces change, and knows how to balance big-picture strategy with getting things done.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• Considerable experience developing and leading comprehensive HR programs, including compensation, benefits, employee relations, and workforce planning, in an organization of comparable size and complexity.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and public administration principles.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Progressive leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for employee development, organizational culture, and continuous improvement.

Even Better If You Have:

• Graduate-level coursework in a related discipline.
• Professional HR certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience leading HR initiatives in the public sector.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered.

Why ACHD?

Great people. Meaningful work. An opportunity to make a difference.

At ACHD, you'll join an organization that plays a vital role in keeping Ada County moving. You'll have an opportunity to influence organizational strategy, support a dedicated workforce, and help build a workplace where employees can thrive.

And we offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 4 – weeks paid vacation per year.
• 12 – paid holidays per year.
• Membership in one of the best public retirement systems, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
• An opportunity to make a lasting impact on both our employees and the community we serve.
  

Ready to Lead the Way? We'd love to hear from you!

Application Deadline: November 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

A completed ACHD Employment Application is required.

Come help us build something great—because at ACHD, our people build our success!