Human Resources Deputy Director-Partners (Manager VII)

Johnson County, Kansas Government is seeking a creative, collaborative, and innovative professional to serve as the Deputy Director of Human Resources. As an award-winning organization with high regard for the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative human resources services to attract, develop, motivate, protect and retain a diverse workforce. In doing so, we strive to balance the needs of the organization with the needs of our most valuable stakeholders-our employees and the residents of Johnson County.

The Deputy Director will provide staff leadership as well as establish and maintain strong, positive working relationships with internal and external partners. The successful candidate will be creative, strategic, and adaptable to the changing needs of our organization and people strategies. The Human Resources Department offers a team-oriented environment that fosters individual participation in the department's goals. The Deputy Director will play a critical role in aligning human resources strategies with organizational objectives, fostering a positive work environment, and driving organizational success. This role requires a strategic thinker with an enterprise lens, strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of HR best practices. This role functions in an on-site work schedule with 5 days in office.

First review of candidates will begin on May 30th. Position will remain open until filled.

Key Responsibilities
* Oversees the HR Business Partner, Employee Experience, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Administration functions.
* Serves as an internal consultant to all county departments and agencies on HR issues, programs, and initiatives.
* Drives organizational change and builds consensus across all levels of the organization.
* Collaborates with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals and drive operational results.
* Collaborates with HRD Leadership to ensure oversight for HR functions including policy administration, talent acquisition, employee relations, ADA compliance, and records management.
* Partners with county departments to identify workforce needs and develop strategies to attract, develop and retain top talent.
* Consults with leadership on complex employee issues, ensuring fair and consistent policy application.
* Provides coaching, guidance, and support to ensure effective HR service delivery.
* Sets performance standards and provides staff with timely, constructive feedback.
* Implements employee development programs to enhance workforce capabilities.
* Resolves staffing issues, facilitates employee retention, and ensures HR operations align with county objectives.
* Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
* Assists with budget development, administration and reporting for HR functions.
* Compiles and analyzes HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decision-making.
* Acts as Human Resources Director in the Director's absence.
* Represents the department on various boards, commissions, and committees.
* Stays current on industry trends and best practices to maintain a competitive and innovative HR function.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Public Administration, Finance, Psychology or relevant field of study; * twelve (12) years of increasingly responsible experience performing varied and complex professional-level work in three or more of the HR operational areas, to include talent acquisition; employee relations; employment; workplace planning or relevant experience; five (5) years of experience leading at least two of the HR operational areas to include talent acquisition; employee relations; employment; workplace planning or relevant experience; five (5) years of experience supervising staff in a medium to large-sized organization, preferably public sector; and HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) or equivalent.

Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Public Administration, Finance, Psychology or relevant field of study is preferred.

Previous public sector experience encouraged but not required.

Education can substitute for experience; experience can substitute for education.