Overview

The City of Corpus Christi is seeking a high performing and experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Human Resources.  The ideal candidate is a proven human resources leader with high integrity, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with direct, advanced experience in compensation, health benefits, recruitment, employee relations and employee development. 

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, this position works closely with City departments and key decision makers to define and implement human resources related policies, procedures and best practices for the City of Corpus Christi.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of human resources goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs such as the City wide Compensation and Classification Project, Health Benefits, Recruitment, Employee Relations and Performance Evaluation plans
• Serves as the liaison for the Human Resources department, with other City departments and outside agencies, by serving as a technical resource and subject matter expert in providing staff assistance and counsel in resolving sensitive and controversial issues by providing pertinent information, interpreting policy, and staying current on employment law and HR issues
• Oversees and prepares the City wide budget for salary and benefits for inclusion into the City budget document by reviewing current fiscal year expenditures and projections; recommends changes for final approval by the Director of Human Resources
• Participates in the development of Request for Proposals (RFP) to meet Human Resources needs by developing City Council agenda packets that may include compensation projects, employment assistance services, drug and alcohol policy services, and health benefits programs; reviews contract proposals and makes recommendations for best vendor services
• Administers the City wide employee benefit and retirement program activities through contract administration and outside provider services; recommends changes to compensation plans, drafts agenda items, council memos, and ordinances as required for Director review and approval
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings and networking opportunities to maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the areas of human resources, health benefits, compensation and other service delivery responsibilities
• Serves as HR staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; may necessitate driving to meetings and events both inside and outside of the City limits
• Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Human Resources department in the absence of the Director by supervising all divisions to include recruitment and selection, employee and labor relations, disciplinary actions, classification and compensation, training, and health benefits
• Provides subject matter expertise and leadership in the establishment of citywide priorities for human resources development, projects and needs
• Oversees annual department budget and the established controls to stay within the operating budget; reviews and approves expenditures of significant budgeted funds for the department, conducts research and prepares recommendations for budget expenditures
• May be asked to perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires a high level of critical thinking and excellent analytical skills in order to facilitate contract negotiations, resolve complex employee relation issues, and interpret federal, state, and local laws and application of these laws into City procedures
• Must be able to develop strategies for addressing goals and objectives; make fiscal and administrative decisions with multiple competing priorities
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and skills through involvement with professional organizations and keeping up with current trends and developments related to the Human Resources profession

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree required (BA/BS)
• Minimum of seven (7) years directly related experience in an HR organization comparable to the City of Corpus Christi; experience in municipal government is preferred
• A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire