HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Salary and Benefits Human Resources Assistant Director Salary:

$101,354 - $126,692/year (SR-78) Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $152,030/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Benefits:

Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcityutah.gov.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Assistant HR Director serves as the second-in-command, providing highly responsible staff assistance, directing the daily operations of the HR department, and ensuring the effective and compliant delivery of all HR programs. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of all HR staff and assumes full responsibility and authority for the department in the absence of the Human Resources Director. (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Department Supervision and Management:

Directly supervises, assigns, trains, and evaluates the work of the HR professional, technical, and administrative staff. Provides regular guidance, coaching, and direction on day-to-day operations and projects.

Operational Oversight:

Manages and monitors the day-to-day execution of the city's core HR programs, including Compensation, Benefits, Retirement, Recruitment, Training, Payroll processing, and Wellness programs.

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution:

Oversees the administration of the employee discipline and appeals processes. Participates in and directs complex employee disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations.

Policy Implementation:

Coordinates the implementation of new and revised HR policies and procedures ensuring all departmental practices comply with local, state, and federal employment laws.

Performance & Program Management:

Oversees and evaluates the effectiveness of the employee performance appraisal program and process to ensure objectives are met and performance is rated consistently across all departments.

Compliance and Reporting:

Monitors and reviews departmental data, procedures, and records to ensure compliance with all laws (e.g., DOT, FMLA, EEO reporting) and manages the audit and reporting of HR data.

Director Backup and Representation:

Assumes full authority and responsibility for the department in the absence of the Human Resources Director. Attends and participates in higher-level internal and external meetings on behalf of the Director.

High-Level Staff Assistance:

Completes special projects and administrative assignments, prepares staff reports, and provides analytical support as requested by the HR Director.

Training:

Oversee and manage all organizational training programs, ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements and tracking attendance and completions . Performs other related duties as required. Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions Light physical effort in an office environment. Infrequent lifting of light to medium weights up to 25 pounds. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, operating assigned computer or office equipment. Moderate exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior and continual deadlines.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field is required.

Experience:

Minimum of ten (10) years full-time progressively responsible experience in human resources, five (5) years of public sector HR experience, and a minimum of three (3) years supervising professional-level HR Staff and managing HR programs. Licenses and/or

Certifications:

Human Resource certification from SHRM or PHR is highly preferred.

Knowledge:

Knowledge and application of state and federal employment and payroll law and regulatory and professional guidelines governing human resource functions. Knowledge of various adult learning styles.

Ability to:

Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, make creative recommendations, and monitor and evaluate the workflow of projects and activities. Express ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, to all levels, positions, and backgrounds. Actively listen and comprehend others and maintain effective working relationships. Develop and direct human resources management programs, supervise staff, and advocate and educate about human resources management principles. Deal with constantly changing priorities. Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, public officials and employees of other jurisdictions.