Deputy HR Division Director
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children, Seattle, WA, United States
Overview
The City of Seattle, Finance and Administrative Services Department (FAS) is seeking a dynamic and accomplished HR professional for the position of Deputy HR Division Director. In this role you will report to the HR Division Director, providing direct operational and strategic support. You will also oversee a team of four working on employee and labor relations, accommodations, leaves, and safety.
As Deputy HR Division Director, you will oversee investigations, engage in risk management, and help management navigate difficult personnel issues. You will be a consultant and advisor to management on workforce complaints, mediation of disputes and the performance management process. The position will also engage in investigations and advise on resolutions of complex matters, as well as oversee staff who conduct investigations.
In support of department labor relations, you will foster and develop positive relationships with the department’s labor partners. FAS has a diverse group of labor partners spanning office professionals to auto mechanics to animal control officers. The position will be a primary point of contact between management and labor and will offer customer service, proactive communications, and early resolution on budding issues. The position will advocate for management interests and defend grievances as necessary.
You will be expected to be familiar with labor and employment laws including federal and state leave laws. The position will also provide guidance and oversee staff that manages employee leave of absence policies and their equitable application.
In all aspects of this position, you will advocate for equity and promote an FAS workplace culture that emphasizes customer service, accountability, respect and kindness and equity.
Responsibilities
Leadership
Supervise a dynamic team (4.0 FTE) performing a broad range of HR and safety work.
Collaborate closely as a member of the HR Management Team.
Partner with the Recruiting Deputy Division Director on any hiring process related concerns.
Develop strong relationships with FAS leadership and understand business needs for 10 distinct lines of business.
Provide advice and counsel to management on complex HR matters.
Employee and Labor Relations
Develop close partnerships with labor partners to resolve complex labor matters and assist with hosting the Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC).
Promote and develop tools to ensure equity and race and social justice work is incorporated into all aspects of the team’s work.
Represent management’s interest with labor partners, defend grievances and establish and maintain workgroup/labor monitoring committees as necessary.
Advise management through complex personnel matters, develop policies and procedures centered on equity and provide guidance through all steps of the performance management process.
Draft written responses and organize documentation for responses to EEOC matters, claims against the Department and lawsuits.
Accommodations and Leave Management
Lead and provide hands-on support in day-to-day activities.
Promote and develop tools to ensure equity and race and social justice work is incorporated into all aspects of the team’s work.
Engage in the interactive process with employees and partner with management on reasonable accommodations.
Advise employees and management on applicability of state and federal leave laws.
Develop relationships with managers and positively lead change.
Training
Partner with the Race and Social Justice Change Team to identify and create training opportunities.
Help employees develop tools to succeed through training plans and identification of knowledge/skills gaps.
Deliver training and new employee orientations to promote FAS’ respectful and equitable work culture.
HR Systems
Maximize use of HR reporting and tracking systems to address inequities and produce efficiencies.
Implement process improvements across the HR work unit.
Ensure compliance with all regulations.
Customer Service
Develop strong relationships with FAS leadership to understand business needs.
Work with competing demands, difficult timelines, and a large volume of work.
Help lead change in a supportive way and work towards buy-in from stakeholders.
Qualifications Required
A successful candidate will have at least six (6) years of human resources experience in employee and/or labor relations, leave management, accommodations, or a related field.
The candidate will have supervisory experience and experience partnering directly with senior leaders on complex human resources issues.
(A combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to successfully perform the work will be considered.)
Desired
Be a strong advocate of equity.
Have the creative ability to define and drive the direction of a small team with an emphasis on race and social justice.
Have the ability to develop employee, labor, and HR strategies to support FAS’ very diverse lines of business.
Build and maintain strong relationships with department leadership, RSJ change team, labor leaders and employee groups.
Have the drive to develop and implement innovative HR solutions.
Be an experienced HR manager with the ability to be a strong member of the HR Management Team.
The most competitive candidates will:
Possess excellent oral and written communication, problem-solving and analytical skills. Demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
Exercise tact, diplomacy, and patience in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and employees.
Be a strong team player and partner well with human resource staff and managers.
Have broad HR experience.
Have experience or education in employment law and legal issues.
Maintain confidentiality of human resource issues and employee situations.
Be highly organized, detail oriented and able to effectively multi-task.
Additional Information Application Process: Submit a cover letter and resume, in addition to your online application, in order to be considered for this position. Applicants without both required attachments may not be considered for review.
This position is classified as Strategic Advisor2, Exempt and is exempt from Civil Service and FLSA guidelines. The full range for this position is $56.57 - $84.88 hourly.
Work Schedule & Holidays Most work will fall within a regular business week. This position may require some duties off-hours, including evenings and weekends. This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Employees are currently expected to work in-office a minimum of three days a week. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor.
Background Check Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
EEO & Notice Be advised this job advertisement is not a comprehensive listing of duties. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. The City of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The City encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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As Deputy HR Division Director, you will oversee investigations, engage in risk management, and help management navigate difficult personnel issues. You will be a consultant and advisor to management on workforce complaints, mediation of disputes and the performance management process. The position will also engage in investigations and advise on resolutions of complex matters, as well as oversee staff who conduct investigations.
In support of department labor relations, you will foster and develop positive relationships with the department’s labor partners. FAS has a diverse group of labor partners spanning office professionals to auto mechanics to animal control officers. The position will be a primary point of contact between management and labor and will offer customer service, proactive communications, and early resolution on budding issues. The position will advocate for management interests and defend grievances as necessary.
You will be expected to be familiar with labor and employment laws including federal and state leave laws. The position will also provide guidance and oversee staff that manages employee leave of absence policies and their equitable application.
In all aspects of this position, you will advocate for equity and promote an FAS workplace culture that emphasizes customer service, accountability, respect and kindness and equity.
Responsibilities
Leadership
Supervise a dynamic team (4.0 FTE) performing a broad range of HR and safety work.
Collaborate closely as a member of the HR Management Team.
Partner with the Recruiting Deputy Division Director on any hiring process related concerns.
Develop strong relationships with FAS leadership and understand business needs for 10 distinct lines of business.
Provide advice and counsel to management on complex HR matters.
Employee and Labor Relations
Develop close partnerships with labor partners to resolve complex labor matters and assist with hosting the Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC).
Promote and develop tools to ensure equity and race and social justice work is incorporated into all aspects of the team’s work.
Represent management’s interest with labor partners, defend grievances and establish and maintain workgroup/labor monitoring committees as necessary.
Advise management through complex personnel matters, develop policies and procedures centered on equity and provide guidance through all steps of the performance management process.
Draft written responses and organize documentation for responses to EEOC matters, claims against the Department and lawsuits.
Accommodations and Leave Management
Lead and provide hands-on support in day-to-day activities.
Promote and develop tools to ensure equity and race and social justice work is incorporated into all aspects of the team’s work.
Engage in the interactive process with employees and partner with management on reasonable accommodations.
Advise employees and management on applicability of state and federal leave laws.
Develop relationships with managers and positively lead change.
Training
Partner with the Race and Social Justice Change Team to identify and create training opportunities.
Help employees develop tools to succeed through training plans and identification of knowledge/skills gaps.
Deliver training and new employee orientations to promote FAS’ respectful and equitable work culture.
HR Systems
Maximize use of HR reporting and tracking systems to address inequities and produce efficiencies.
Implement process improvements across the HR work unit.
Ensure compliance with all regulations.
Customer Service
Develop strong relationships with FAS leadership to understand business needs.
Work with competing demands, difficult timelines, and a large volume of work.
Help lead change in a supportive way and work towards buy-in from stakeholders.
Qualifications Required
A successful candidate will have at least six (6) years of human resources experience in employee and/or labor relations, leave management, accommodations, or a related field.
The candidate will have supervisory experience and experience partnering directly with senior leaders on complex human resources issues.
(A combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to successfully perform the work will be considered.)
Desired
Be a strong advocate of equity.
Have the creative ability to define and drive the direction of a small team with an emphasis on race and social justice.
Have the ability to develop employee, labor, and HR strategies to support FAS’ very diverse lines of business.
Build and maintain strong relationships with department leadership, RSJ change team, labor leaders and employee groups.
Have the drive to develop and implement innovative HR solutions.
Be an experienced HR manager with the ability to be a strong member of the HR Management Team.
The most competitive candidates will:
Possess excellent oral and written communication, problem-solving and analytical skills. Demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
Exercise tact, diplomacy, and patience in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and employees.
Be a strong team player and partner well with human resource staff and managers.
Have broad HR experience.
Have experience or education in employment law and legal issues.
Maintain confidentiality of human resource issues and employee situations.
Be highly organized, detail oriented and able to effectively multi-task.
Additional Information Application Process: Submit a cover letter and resume, in addition to your online application, in order to be considered for this position. Applicants without both required attachments may not be considered for review.
This position is classified as Strategic Advisor2, Exempt and is exempt from Civil Service and FLSA guidelines. The full range for this position is $56.57 - $84.88 hourly.
Work Schedule & Holidays Most work will fall within a regular business week. This position may require some duties off-hours, including evenings and weekends. This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Employees are currently expected to work in-office a minimum of three days a week. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor.
Background Check Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
EEO & Notice Be advised this job advertisement is not a comprehensive listing of duties. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. The City of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The City encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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