Organizational Development Director directs the design, planning, and implementation of corporate organizational development programs, policies, and procedures. Approves change management initiatives and suggests enhancements to existing programs. Being an Organizational Development Director oversees the development of programs to build human capital and a strong employee development culture. Reviews key performance metrics to enable accurate and valid measurement of workforce performance and to identify areas for improvement. Additionally, Organizational Development Director proposes changes to organizational structure to leverage talent and provide development opportunities to key leaders in the organization. Develops systematic collection and evaluation of performance metrics. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Organizational Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Organizational Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director will assist the Director of ODHR in all aspects of departmental operations and provide a full range of human resource services for employees. This position provides leadership and direction regarding HR functions including but limited to attraction, recruitment, employment services, organizational and talent development, departmental budgeting, workers compensation and human resources information systems. The Assistant Director assists in short-and long-term planning of the OD& HR function, is involved in executing the OD&HR initiatives and may assume the duties and responsibilities of the OD&HR Director while the Director is absent, exercising judgement and providing advice on a wide range of personnel matters, ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Assistant Director of Organizational Development and Human Resources supports and enables a safe working environment with efficient and effective systems for City of Brownsville public servants by establishing a healthy organizational culture through organizational development and human resources practices, while implementing innovative management techniques.
COMPETENCIES:
KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Education and Experience
Job requires Bachelor’s Degree in Government, Public Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study. Master’s degree is a plus.
The job requires three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources and Municipal supervisorial experience.
The job requires knowledge of human resource functions, applicable laws and supervisory management principles. Accredited certification in Human Resource management is a plus.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Valid Driver’s License, Texas within 6 months.
Independence and Judgement
Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment.
Initiative and Ingenuity
Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities.
Supervisory and Responsibility
Supervises and directs a group of sufficient complexity to require the use of supervisory subordinates.
Financial Responsibility
Approves expenditures or disbursements within general guidelines; has substantive input into budget.
Level and frequency of Outside Contacts
Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions that require persuasion and negotiations.
Physical Demands
Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.
Responsibility for Equipment and Property
Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.
Working Conditions
Office job, no adverse conditions.
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodation.
Benefits
The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan administered by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from (457) Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays. The City of Brownsville believes in the flexibility afforded by Teleworking.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time in order to develop our employees; This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time.