What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Human Resources Director 2023-090 position at City of Chicopee?
CITY OF CHICOPEE
Department of Human Resources
Position: Assistant Human Resources Director
Status: Non-Exempt; Full-Time
Grade: Non-Union; Grade 8
Starting Salary: $29.93 hourly/$62.254.00 starting salary
Reports to: Chief HR Officer
Appointed by: Chief HR Officer
SUMMARY:
The City of Chicopee’s Department of Human Resources is seeking an Assistant Human Resources Director. This is an assistant department head under the direction and guidance of the City's Chief Human Resources Officer. This position is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and overseeing assigned HR operations, activities, programs, and personnel for the City of Chicopee ("City"). The person in this role is regarded as a "competent" person, "confidential" in nature, and second in command in the Human Resources Department. The Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer will need to be able to provide training, leadership, troubleshooting and guidance as needed; the incumbent will be responsible for the duties and functions of the Chief Human Resources Officer ("CHRO"), in the CHRO's absence.
The incumbent will have access to and knowledge of sensitive employee and organizational information. As this position is second in command under the CHRO, responsibilities entail a variety of administrative, professional, and managerial duties requiring a high degree of confidentiality and a substantial degree of decision making, and assistance in creation of Human Resources Department policies and procedures and will oversee recruitment and talent acquisition for the City. The Assistant HR Director performs all other related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Develops and manages human resources programs for varied departments.- Assists the CHRO in the oversight of analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law, local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
- Maintains and implements policies and procedures, ensuring consistent interpretation and application. Recommendations to the CHRO changes to the policies as needed. Provides policy information to employees and advises on interpretation.
- Directs and oversees talent acquisition, recruitment and hiring activities, including posting of vacancies, advertisement, screening of applications, internal and external staffing strategies, succession planning, assisting in selecting and interviewing candidates, and managing new employee onboarding and orientation sessions.
- Maintains integrity of employment processes according to City polices, practices and Department of Labor standards; manages subordinate efforts to maintain effective recruitment and hiring performance.
- Prepares personnel forecast to project employment needs.
- Manages HR relations with City departments, collaborating with department leadership to establish and maintain fair and compliant work practices.
- Assists in collective bargaining preparations and negotiations, attends grievance hearings as necessary. Maintains knowledge of all applicable collective bargaining agreements.
- Other duties as assigned per the full job description.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following qualifications. The incumbent must be able perform this job, and each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business management, human resources management or a related discipline
- A minimum of five years' experience in the Human Resources field
- A minimum of two year of Human Resources Management experience
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Municipal experience preferred.
- HRCI or SHRM certification required with three (3) years.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish speaking) preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of public sector personnel practices and applicable federal and state laws.
- Knowledge of benefits administration, recruitment, training.
- Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, and ERP systems.
- Understanding FMLA, SNLA, CBA-LOA, and FFCRA.
- Other knowledge and competencies as assigned per the full job description.
COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE, & BENEFITS
The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, 13 Paid Holidays, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans (457b), a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more. This job qualifies for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
This is a full time, 40-hour/week position, with the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
Monday – Friday.
This is a confidential position, classified in the City’s Chapter 7 Ordinance, Grade 08, starting at Step 5, $29.93 per hour (starting annual of $62.254.00) with an additional stipend included and periodic step and pay increases upon continuous completion of employment with the City of Chicopee.
HOW TO APPLY
If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following:
- Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online by selecting the job and ‘Apply Now’
- OR Select ‘download application’ on the City’s employment page and deliver it along with your resume to the Department of Human Resources, located at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, 1st Fl. Chicopee, MA. 01013.
Questions?
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