Human Resources Deputy Director

**Job Description:****Calvert County is seeking a innovative and experienced leader to serve as Deputy Director of Human Resources, a key executive role responsible for overseeing the County’s administrative human resources services and operations. Acting with delegated authority from the Human Resources Director, this position provides strategic and operational leadership across core functions such as employee relations, risk management, human capital systems, and organizational support services. The Deputy Director ensures efficient, compliant, and high-quality service delivery that supports County departments, enhances workforce effectiveness, and aligns with organizational priorities.**This position serves as a senior executive leader within the Human Resources Department and operates with delegated authority from the Human Resources Director. The Deputy Director provides stategic leadership of assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with County priorities and organizational goals.The work involves broad authority over complex Human Resources programs, including supervision and enforcement of a wide array of federal, state, and local regulations, as well as countywide policies and procedures. Responsibilities include leadership across human resources operations, strategic programs, compliance, and systems.This position interfaces with the highest levels of County leadership and is responsible for resolving sensitive and complex issues. In matters pertaining to the Human Resources Department, the position has full authority to act in the absence of the Human Resources Director.**Essential Job Functions**Serves as a key strategic partner to the Human Resources Director in advancing department-wide initiatives, organizational effectiveness, and workforce strategies.Provides executive-level guidance and decision-making support on high-risk, sensitive, and complex human resources matters.Directs and oversees assigned countywide human resources functions, including:* HR Operations: recruitment, benefits administration, human capital management, and employee relations* Strategic Programs: compensation, position classification, employee engagement, and talent development* Compliance and Risk: risk management and police accountability* Systems: human resources information systemsDevelops, implements, and oversees comprehensive compensation and classification programs to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness, including market analyses, salary benchmarking, and pay structure recommendations.Leads the development and implementation of employee engagement and retention strategies, including analyzing workforce data, conducting surveys, and recommending initiatives to improve organizational culture, morale, and retention.Directs talent development initiatives, including training programs, leadership development, succession planning, and career pathway development to support workforce growth and organizational sustainability.Partners with the Human Resources Director in the development, management, and oversight of the departmental budget, including forecasting expenditures, monitoring variances, and making strategic recommendations to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.Develops policies and amendments for the County Code and ensures compliance with Board of County Commissioners directives.Manages benefit programs and makes recommendations for modifications based on competitive trends, County needs, and cost effectiveness.Oversees Human Resources responsibilities related to police accountability, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and reporting requirements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on sensitive matters.Represents the department on matters pertaining to Human Resources functions and serves as a strategic advisor to County leadership.Plans, directs, and evaluates HR information and database systems affecting countywide operations.Provides authoritative guidance and interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to leadership, department heads, managers, and employees.Conducts financial analyses, researches issues related to financial statements, and approves invoices.Conducts and oversees workplace investigations, including but not limited to harassment and other employee relations matters.Oversees compliance with OSHA, ADA, FLSA, USCIS, EEOC, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.**Other Duties**Performs related work as required.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)**Knowledge of--* Principles and practices of human resources management, including compensation, employee engagement, and talent development.* Applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.* Effective techniques of supervision and organizational leadership.Ability to--* Provide strategic leadership of human resources functions countywide.* Perform complex and high-level human resources management assignments.* Develop and implement compensation strategies, engagement initiatives, and talent development programs.* Manage staff, daily operations, and policy development and implementation.* Analyze human resources and workforce data and draw logical conclusions.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, leadership, and external partners.* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.* Effectively interact with the public and high-level officials on sensitive matters.**Required Qualifications (Note:

Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)****Training and/or Education:**Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.**Experience:**Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including experience in one or more of the following areas: risk management, compensation, classification, HR policy development, recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, talent development, human resources information systems (HRIS), or police accountability.At least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience is required.**Licenses or Certificates:**SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.**Special Requirements:**Subject to background investigation.**Physical Demands:**Operation of keyboard devices.**Unusual Demands:**Work is subject to deadlines and frequent interruptions.**FLSA Status:**Exempt**Compensation Steps:**Department of Human ResourcesSalary: $98,171 - $112,658 annually, commensurate with experience.Full-time, contract position; 35-hour work week.Comprehensive benefits package, including:* 15 days of sick leave, 10 days of annual leave, and 5 personal days.* 13 paid holidays (*14 in an election year*).* Defined Contribution Retirement Plan & 457(b) Deferred Compensation.* Medical, dental, and vision coverage.* Flexible Spending Accounts.* Up to 80% tuition reimbursement for continuing education.* Gym membership discounts.* *Hybrid work arrangements may be available, depending on organizational needs.***Closing Date: May 5, 2026**Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 5, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on May 6th.This is a contractual (non-merit) position. The employee will be required to sign an agreement outlining the terms and conditions of employment. Contractual positions are reviewed annually by the Board of County Commissioners to determine continued employment with the Calvert County Government.**Please Note:** A complete #J-18808-Ljbffr