Assistant Division Director, Recruitment, Testing, and Career Development (People & Internal Operations)

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ID 100991

Location Downtown Full/Part Time Full-Time Exempt from Classified Service Yes Minimum Rate 119559.91 Min Pay Frequency Yearly Maximum Rate 198513.61 Max Pay Frequency Yearly Regular/Temporary Regular Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. A minimum of five years of professional human resources experience to include talent acquisition, employee development, strategic initiatives and/or project management, to include supervisory experience is required. Recruitment Notes Position Overview The Assistant Division Director, Recruitment, Testing and Career Development (RTC), provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for the RTC Division within the People and Internal Operations Department - Human Resources Portfolio (PIOD-HR), in support of the Division Director. This position plays a key role in advancing continuous improvement initiatives, standardizing operational practices, and leveraging technology solutions to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness across the County. The Assistant Division Director collaborates extensively with stakeholders, including the County's Communications and Information Technology Department, Internal Compliance, Mayor's Office, County Attorney's Office, Constitutional Offices, County departments, and other PIOD-HR divisions, in order to develop, implement, and sustain strategic initiatives, policies, and programs with countywide impact. Duties & Responsibilities Leads and manages complex, high-impact projects and cross-functional initiatives; ensures proactive, clear, and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders. Manages highly sensitive and complex matters impacting countywide human resources operations, including the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and best practices, as assigned by the Division Director. Oversees exceptional and executive-level recruitment requests; and serves as a primary point of contact with the Office of the Mayor to address recruitment-related inquiries, provide guidance, and ensure alignment with established policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with Administrative Orders, Implementing Orders, and HR procedures and RTC's best practices; develops and delivers training and provides guidance to Department Personnel Representatives (DPRs) and departmental HR staff. Supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of countywide training, workforce development, and employee career development programs. Supports the development of initiatives, including internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, and volunteer programs. Directs, through subordinate management staff, recruitment operations, internal placement efforts, workforce transition activities, and new hire processes. Leads and coordinates HR system enhancement initiatives related to recruitment, testing, onboarding, new hire processing, and training for INFORMS and other internal HR applications, in collaboration with other HR Divisions and County departments. Conducts research and analysis to develop and recommend new HR processes and procedures, in response to legislative mandates; prepares responses and compiles supporting documentation related to Board of County Commissioners (BCC) legislation. Develops and updates Administrative Orders, Implementing Orders, HR Procedures. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Skilled in strategic project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with competing priorities and tight deadlines. Skilled in data analysis and data-driven decision-making, including the ability to interpret workforce metrics, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations to improve organizational performance. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to senior leadership teams. Skilled in developing and delivering training, coaching HR professionals, and facilitating knowledge transfer. Ability to lead and influence multi-functional teams through subordinate managers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, sound judgment, and a high level of professionalism. Ability to drive process improvement and innovation, including leveraging HR technology systems (e.g., INFORMS) to enhance efficiency, compliance, and user experience. Ability to maintain operational continuity during periods of organizational change, including workforce reductions, transitions, and large-scale initiatives. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. About Miami-Dade County Miami-Dade County (MDC) is the largest county in Florida with approximately 2.7 million residents, renowned for its vibrant culture and economic dynamism. MDC has operated since 1957 under a unique metropolitan system of government known as a "two-tier federation" with a strong Mayor and a 13 Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is the legislative body, consisting of 13 members elected from single-member districts. Members are elected and serve one four-year term and may serve up to two consecutive four-year terms. The Commission chooses a chairperson who presides over the BCC and appoints the members of legislative committees. In January 2025, the Miami-Dade County transitioned to include five Constitutional Offices with elected leaders including Sheriff, Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections. Benefits Miami-Dade County offers outstanding comprehensive benefits that include full medical, dental, optional vision and disability insurance; optional 457 pre-tax savings plans, optional flexible spending accounts, 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and three floating holidays; vacation and sick leave; and employee contributory membership in the Florida Retirement System. Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to an extensive background check including, but not limited to, fingerprint checks, employment verification and other screening procedures. All documents submitted in response to the advertisement are public records pursuant to Chapter 119 Florida Statutes. Miami-Dade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Local and Federal law.