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Summary
This position is primarily responsible for human resource management, and assisting with personnel in the administration department. Coordinates human resource activities, such as employment, compensation, benefits training, and employee services, and cultivating interest and encouraging employees to create and maintain healthy lifestyles by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. This position is under the direct supervision of the County Administrator and the Assistant County Administrator and/or his/her designee.
Definition and Examples of Work
Manage employee compensation and benefit functions
- Provide information and orientations for new employees on benefits and policies.
- Administer and oversee wage administration, job descriptions, classifying positions properly, reviewing employee performance evaluation procedures; recommend changes if needed.
- Oversees balancing of benefits, including FSA and health insurance.
Manage payroll, employee leave, tax reporting, time & attendance functions
- Oversees tax fillings throughout the year and payroll processing, including G/L accounts.
- Is the backup to bi-weekly payroll processing
- Manage employee time logs and leave accruals.
- Coordinate and administer leave including workers compensation and FMLA
Advise on how to handle personnel matters
- Handle employee relation issues and concerns and assist department heads and supervisors to resolve personnel issues and/or concerns.
Supervise other department employees
- Oversees coaching, interviewing, maintenance of records, hiring/firing, training, work assignments, performance review, and complaint resolution processes for department.
- Define and monitor compliance of subordinates with departmental missions, goals, objectives, policies.
Develop recruiting strategies
- Develop and implement recruitment procedures and strategies that are compliant with regulations; ensure proper record keep and job postings.
- Assist departments in all phases of the recruitment and hiring including job advertisements and pre-screening/testing.
Develop, update, and manage personnel policies
- Develop and administer department policies, procedures, and training & evaluation policies for department heads.
- Assist the County Administrator to prepare recommendations and revisions for presentation to the Personnel Policy Committee and the Board of County Commissioners on matters including compensation, benefits, payroll, and personnel policies.
- Coordinate the maintenance of official personnel records countywide.
- Promote employee awareness of benefits, employment practices, and changes in procedures by establishing communications with department heads and employees.
- Provide interpretation of personnel policies for all departments.
Perform additional support functions for the organization
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Prepare and oversee the Human Resource and Payroll budgets, and controls expenditures and provides input on revenue sources.
- Act as a contact point for the public, department heads, elected officials, and employees; coordinate activities with internal and external groups.
- Research equipment needed for programs, prepare bid specifications, determine cost/quality alternatives, provide recommendations & purchase.
- Manage the investigation of public inquiries about department operations and ensures resolution. Perform public education through speaking and outreach on new on on-going projects/activities.
- Prepare or review plans and specifications for the supplies, services, contracts; prepare and complete reports as needed.
- Participate in committee activities, board meetings, and other panels.
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficient in basic computer operation and software including Microsoft Office Suite, timekeeping software, email, etc.
- Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems.
- Extensive knowledge of HR and payroll legislation and regulations.
- Valid Driver's license
- HR certification, preferred
- Ability to obtain CPR certification
- Ability to obtain First Aid certification
- Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certification
- Occasional travel
- Occasional overtime
- Regular and reliable attendance onsite at work location
This position is primarily responsible for human resource management, assist with personnel in administration department. Coordinates human resource activities, such as employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee services, and cultivating interest and encouraging employees to create and maintain healthy lifestyles by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. This position is under the direct supervision of the County Administrator.
Summary
This position is primarily responsible for human resource management, and assisting with personnel in the administration department. Coordinates human resource activities, such as employment, compensation, benefits training, and employee services, and cultivating interest and encouraging employees to create and maintain healthy lifestyles by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. This position is under the direct supervision of the County Administrator and the Assistant County Administrator and/or his/her designee.
Definition and Examples of Work
Manage employee compensation and benefit functions
- Provide information and orientations for new employees on benefits and policies.
- Administer and oversee wage administration, job descriptions, classifying positions properly, reviewing employee performance evaluation procedures; recommend changes if needed.
- Oversees balancing of benefits, including FSA and health insurance.
Manage payroll, employee leave, tax reporting, time & attendance functions
- Oversees tax fillings throughout the year and payroll processing, including G/L accounts.
- Is the backup to bi-weekly payroll processing
- Manage employee time logs and leave accruals.
- Coordinate and administer leave including workers compensation and FMLA
Advise on how to handle personnel matters
- Handle employee relation issues and concerns and assist department heads and supervisors to resolve personnel issues and/or concerns.
Supervise other department employees
- Oversees coaching, interviewing, maintenance of records, hiring/firing, training, work assignments, performance review, and complaint resolution processes for department.
- Define and monitor compliance of subordinates with departmental missions, goals, objectives, policies.
Develop recruiting strategies
- Develop and implement recruitment procedures and strategies that are compliant with regulations; ensure proper record keep and job postings.
- Assist departments in all phases of the recruitment and hiring including job advertisements and pre-screening/testing.
Develop, update, and manage personnel policies
- Develop and administer department policies, procedures, and training & evaluation policies for department heads.
- Assist the County Administrator to prepare recommendations and revisions for presentation to the Personnel Policy Committee and the Board of County Commissioners on matters including compensation, benefits, payroll, and personnel policies.
- Coordinate the maintenance of official personnel records countywide.
- Promote employee awareness of benefits, employment practices, and changes in procedures by establishing communications with department heads and employees.
- Provide interpretation of personnel policies for all departments.
Perform additional support functions for the organization
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Prepare and oversee the Human Resource and Payroll budgets, and controls expenditures and provides input on revenue sources.
- Act as a contact point for the public, department heads, elected officials, and employees; coordinate activities with internal and external groups.
- Research equipment needed for programs, prepare bid specifications, determine cost/quality alternatives, provide recommendations & purchase.
- Manage the investigation of public inquiries about department operations and ensures resolution. Perform public education through speaking and outreach on new on on-going projects/activities.
- Prepare or review plans and specifications for the supplies, services, contracts; prepare and complete reports as needed.
- Participate in committee activities, board meetings, and other panels.
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficient in basic computer operation and software including Microsoft Office Suite, timekeeping software, email, etc.
- Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems.
- Extensive knowledge of HR and payroll legislation and regulations.
- Valid Driver's license
- HR certification, preferred
- Ability to obtain CPR certification
- Ability to obtain First Aid certification
- Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certification
- Occasional travel
- Occasional overtime
- Regular and reliable attendance onsite at work location
This position is primarily responsible for human resource management, assist with personnel in administration department. Coordinates human resource activities, such as employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee services, and cultivating interest and encouraging employees to create and maintain healthy lifestyles by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. This position is under the direct supervision of the County Administrator.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Food & Beverage
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant director of human resources jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- 5 to 8 years of progressive HR experience including supervisory responsibilities
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements
- Experience developing or administering compensation, benefits, or performance management programs
Tips for Your Assistant Director of Human Resources Job Search
Align your resume with SHRM competencies
Assistant director of human resources roles are frequently evaluated against SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP competency frameworks. Map your resume bullets to those domains, such as people management, organizational leadership, and HR expertise, so hiring managers recognize the alignment immediately.
Quantify workforce impact, not just activities
Hiring panels at this level expect outcomes, not tasks. Replace phrases like 'managed onboarding' with the scope you owned, such as the number of employees onboarded annually or how you reduced time-to-fill across a department.
Target postings that name your specialty directly
Filter openings by the HR function you've led most deeply, whether that's employee relations, HRIS implementation, or labor relations. Generalist titles at this level often mask a specific functional priority, and your strongest applications will address it head-on.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant director of human resources openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a policy or program portfolio
Many interview panels for this role ask candidates to walk through an HR initiative they designed or reformed. Having a one-page summary of a policy you authored, a program you launched, or a compliance gap you closed gives you a concrete artifact to reference.
Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else
At the assistant director level, your direct-report structure and functional authority vary widely by organization. Clarify during final-round conversations whether you'll own a team, a full HR function, or only an advisory role before you evaluate any offer.
Assistant Director of Human Resources Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant director of human resourcess?
Marriott International, Southern Methodist University, and Respiris are hiring the most assistant director of human resourcess right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large financial institutions consistently post the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many assistant director of human resources jobs are remote?
About 58% of assistant director of human resources openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in HRIS, HR operations, and talent acquisition roles. Employee relations, labor relations, and positions requiring on-site workforce management tend to remain in-person or hybrid at most organizations.
How do you become a assistant director of human resources?
Start by building a broad HR foundation across recruiting, employee relations, and compliance in an individual contributor or generalist role. Move into an HR manager or senior HR business partner position where you supervise staff and own a functional area. Earning an SHRM or HRCI certification strengthens your candidacy, and experience leading an HR team through a significant initiative, such as a system migration or policy overhaul, positions you competitively for assistant director roles.
Can you get hired as an assistant director of human resources without direct management experience?
It's possible in organizations that treat the role as a senior individual contributor, though most postings require at least some experience supervising HR staff or managing projects with cross-functional accountability. If you lack a direct-report history, emphasize project leadership, committee ownership, or situations where you guided junior colleagues without formal authority to demonstrate readiness for the role.
What does the assistant director of human resources interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR, followed by a panel interview with the HR director or CHRO and functional stakeholders. Candidates are often asked to present a past HR initiative or respond to a case-study scenario. Final rounds may include a meeting with department heads or a written exercise assessing your approach to a policy or workforce challenge.
Where can I find and apply to assistant director of human resources jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant director of human resources jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your functional background and geographic preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and career goals.
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