Assistant Human Resources Director

The purpose of this position is to support and assist in managing and overseeing the operations of the Human Resources Department, including direct oversight of assigned divisions which may include benefits & leaves administration, employee relations, information systems, organizational development, recruitment, classification & compensation, wellness & health administration; provides strategic & complex administrative support to the Human Resources Director.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resource management, public administration, business administration or related field and six (6) years of human resources experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Primary accountability and key controlling impact for departmental projects, processes, services, and results; responsibility for efficient operations, exercising authority for hiring and primary responsibility for budgeting and planning functions. Manages activities of two or more medium to large teams and achieves results through subordinate managers or may be responsible for managing a major entity wide function and achieves results through direct reports.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions; and of the principles and practices of public administration and management. 

• Ability to direct and organize program activities and/or business functions; to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan; to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.

• Knowledge of computer systems, databases, and spreadsheet use to ensure department efficiency.   

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and deliver proposals that are clear, engaging, data-based, accurate, and aligned with Buncombe County’s strategic goals.

• Possesses leadership and excellent team management skills. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including experience working directly with users and collaborating across internal teams to deliver complex projects. 

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.