Deputy HR Director

About This Role

This role involves leading and advancing the Human Resources team for the City of Littleton, overseeing critical areas like HR systems, risk management, and employee relations. The Deputy HR Director will implement citywide initiatives to ensure effective service delivery, compliance, and a positive workplace aligned with city values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee functional areas of HR including HRIS, FMLA, Training and Development, Workers' Compensation, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Safety, and workplace culture initiatives
• Support the HR Director in developing and administering city personnel policies and procedures
• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels, monitor departmental efficiency, and allocate resources
• Review and evaluate work methods and procedures across the department
• Plan, direct, and evaluate operational activities, including project implementation
• Serve as key advisor to department heads and supervisors on complex human resources issues
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture
• Lead employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary processes
• Manage and administer check-in performance processes three times per year
• Oversee ADA Compliance processes and procedures, evaluating and responding to inquiries and requests for accommodations
• Determine changes in requirements of State and Federal legislation and recommend policy amendments
• Manage all HRIS projects, including customization, maintenance, testing, training, and upgrades
• Select, train, and evaluate employees within the HR team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, public administration, business, organizational psychology, or a closely related field
• 5+ years of human resources management experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• HRIS experience
• Strong knowledge and experience in risk management and employee relations
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Ability to balance employee advocacy, organization needs, and legal considerations with tact and diplomacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, public administration, business, organizational psychology, or a closely related field
• Five years of progressively responsible human resources management experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience and HRIS experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits