Human Resources Assistant Director

Job Description

As the next Human Resources Assistant Director for the City of Twin Falls, you will play a key leadership role in supporting citywide human resources programs, strengthening organizational culture, and helping advance the City’s strategic goals. This position is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys leading people, solving complex employment issues, building strong relationships, and supporting a high-performing public service workforce.

In this important role, you will assist the Human Resources Director with planning, coordinating, and overseeing HR programs and services for approximately 350 City employees across multiple departments. You will provide leadership in areas such as recruitment and retention, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, classification and compensation, training and development, compliance, organizational development, and HR operations. This position also supervises and mentors HR staff and serves as Acting Human Resources Director in the Director’s absence.

Description

• Assist the Human Resources Director in planning, developing, and implementing citywide HR programs, policies, and procedures
• Supervise and mentor HR staff in daily operations, including recruitment, benefits, payroll coordination, risk management, and employee relations
• Manage and oversee the City’s recruitment and selection process
• Support employee retention, workforce planning, and organizational culture initiatives
• Coordinate classification and compensation studies, analyze salary data, and prepare recommendations
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement, FMLA, and wellness initiatives
• Work with insurance providers and third-party administrators
• Support collective bargaining processes, labor contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and employee discipline matters
• Oversee training and development programs that promote workforce growth, leadership, and employee engagement
• Develop and maintain HR metrics, reports, compliance records, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, and HIPAA
• Assist in developing and managing the HR Department’s annual budget
• Provide consultation and guidance to department heads and supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation
• Lead or participate in special projects related to organizational change, succession planning, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion
• Represent the Human Resources Department in meetings, committees, and public presentations as needed
• Serve as Acting Human Resources Director in the Director’s absence
• Perform related duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of public-sector human resources administration
• Experience leading HR programs, services, and staff
• Strong understanding of employment law, labor relations, benefits, compensation, and organizational development
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with department heads, supervisors, employees, and external partners
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Experience with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and payroll or timekeeping systems
• Commitment to employee engagement, service, professionalism, and continuous improvement

Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment and regularly interacts with employees, supervisors, department heads, vendors, and outside partners. Work requires frequent use of computers, electronic records, written materials, and confidential information. The position also requires the ability to communicate effectively, review detailed information, manage records and files, and visit other City offices as needed.