Deputy HR Director

Sumter Local Government Consulting; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter Local Government Consulting is seeking a Deputy Director of Human Resources in Fayetteville, GA. The role focuses on leading Training and Development, advising city leaders, and developing workforce programs across departments.

The Deputy Director serves as HR lead in the Director's absence, assists with Risk Management, drives Health and Wellness initiatives, and champions policy improvements to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Integrity and character to effectively manage human resources functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to determine priorities and delegate to staff.
• Customer service mindset for working with citizens, officials, staff and consultants.
• Excellent communication and trusted partnership with city leaders and departments.
• Team collaboration across departments to implement programs and policies.
• Experience in Training, Development, and Program Implementation.
• Knowledge of core HR disciplines and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Training and Development programs aligned with city goals and values.
• Support supervisory professional development and partner with external vendors on specialized training.
• Serve as HR point of contact in the Director's absence and assist with risk management programs.
• Lead Health and Wellness initiatives and manage exit interview processes.
• Recommend policy improvements to enhance HR services and operational efficiency.

Skills

Integrity

Prioritization

Customer Service

Communication

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Training & Development

HR policy

Confidentiality

Job description

SumterLocalGovernmentConsulting | Full time

Deputy HR Director

Fayetteville, United States | Posted on 05/05/2026

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to be assisting Fayetteville, GA, in conducting a recruitment for their next Deputy Public Services Director.

Ideally situated approximately 20 miles south of Atlanta, Fayetteville offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and metropolitan accessibility. For decades, the City was known as a desirable residential community for professionals commuting to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This reputation was built on a strong foundation of highly regarded schools, low crime rates, and an exceptional quality of life—attributes that continue to define Fayetteville today.

The City of Fayetteville operates as a full-service municipality under a Council-Manager form of government, providing a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic community. Fayetteville is a strategic, forward-thinking organization guided by a formally adopted Strategic Plan that aligns policy priorities with operational execution. In recent years, the City has invested significantly in its facilities and public spaces. The opening of the new City Hall in 2021 marked a major milestone, serving as both a functional administrative hub and a centerpiece of downtown revitalization efforts.

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a skilled and collaborative human resources professional to serve as its next Deputy Director of Human Resources. This is a newly created position that offers a unique opportunity to build internal capacity, shape organizational culture, and support the City's workforce across all departments.

A central focus of this role is leading the City's Training and Development function in identifying, developing, and delivering training programs that align with the City's mission, vision, and values, while also supporting supervisory professional development and partnering with external vendors on specialized training initiatives. The Deputy Director serves as the point of contact for the HR department in the absence of the Director, and assists with the management of the City's Risk Management programs. This position also leads the City's Health and Wellness initiatives, manages exit interview processes, and recommends policy improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR services.

The ideal candidate

• Integrity and character to effectively manage human resources functions in a fast-pace environment
• Adept at determining and ordering priorities; managing delegation of responsibilities to key staff
• Positive attitude and ability to interact with citizens, elected officials, staff, and consultants
• Expertise in advising city leaders on complex and/or controversial issues
• Ability to recognize the limitations of confidentiality when dealing with employees and willingness to assert themselves to achieve outcomes in the best interest of the City
• Customer Service mentality for “getting to yes” while adhering to all laws and regulations
• Humble and naturally helpful person
• Ability to read people, quickly decipher challenges and use good judgment in making difficult decisions
• Keen eye for talent
• Resourceful problem solver willing to provide others credit
• Contributes to the profession and actively engages in professional development
• Always embodies integrity and is focused on the City’s best interest
• A Skilled Cross-Departmental Collaborator
• Experienced in Training, Development, and Program Implementation
• Knowledgeable Across Core HR Disciplines
• Effective Communicator and Trusted Partner

The hiring range for this position is from $105,000 – $115,000.