Assistant Director Total Rewards - Human Resources

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director, Total Rewards & Workforce Planning, is a key member of the Human Resources team, playing a critical role in shaping the future of the organization's workforce through strategic planning and data-driven insights. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive total rewards and workforce planning strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent, manage cost effectively, and enhance employee well-being and engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a data-driven total rewards strategy that includes competitive compensation, benefits programs, recognition programs, and other elements aimed at attracting and retaining top talent, managing costs, and enhancing employee satisfaction.
• Utilize data analysis methodologies to optimize benefits performance, ensuring maximized value to employees and improved well-being and engagement.
• Lead the development and execution of data-driven workforce planning initiatives:
  • Conduct comprehensive workforce analyses to identify future talent needs, including skills gaps and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) considerations.
  • Project future talent needs based on business goals, industry trends, and technological advancements.
  • Develop and implement workforce plans to address identified gaps and oversee succession planning programs.
  • In collaboration with key stakeholders, including HR Talent Acquisition, Civil Service, HR Partners, and department leaders across the city, design and implement strategic recruitment and retention efforts for high-priority and hard-to-fill positions.
• Lead and manage the Compensation and Benefits Service Center and Wellness functions, ensuring efficient operations and delivery of high-quality services to employees.
• Oversee benefits-related projects and promote employee understanding of benefits programs through clear and engaging communication.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to develop, implement, and communicate benefits and workforce planning initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning and development for assigned staff and the organization.        

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in Human Resources Management with a strong focus on benefits, benefits administration, and/or workforce planning, preferably in the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing data-driven HR initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of public sector benefits, workforce planning, data analysis methodologies, and DE&I practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaboration, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for public service, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Salary : $119,862 - $149,827