Strategic HR Leader & Operations Partner

Ottawa; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking an Assistant Human Resources Director to lead advanced HR programs and support the Human Resources Director in planning and operations. This role acts as Acting HR Director in the Director’s absence and represents the department with other city departments, agencies, and the public.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in public sector settings; strong knowledge of employment law,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive professional HR experience.
• Experience in employee relations, employment law, talent acquisition, total rewards, compliance, performance management, and organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers major HR programs and services.
• Advances employee relations, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Coordinates talent acquisition activities and onboarding with HR staff.
• Administers total rewards, leaves, and workers' compensation programs.
• Leads risk management and safety program compliance.

Skills

HR principles

employment law

employee relations

talent acquisition

total rewards

risk management

safety programs

organizational development

leadership

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/PA

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office 365

Job description

The City of Ottawa is seeking an Assistant Human Resources Director to lead advanced HR programs and support the Human Resources Director in planning and operations. This role acts as Acting HR Director in the Director’s absence and represents the department with other city departments, agencies, and the public.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in public sector settings; strong knowledge of employment law,