The Human Resources Division, operating under the City Manager’s office, is looking for a skilled and motivated Assistant Director of Human Resources to join our team and drive key HR initiatives. This newly created leadership role will play a crucial part in shaping HR strategies, overseeing essential functions such as talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, performance management, and compliance, and collaborating with leadership to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving abilities, extensive knowledge of HR best practices, and a commitment to supporting both employees and organizational objectives. Additionally, this position will oversee several key city-wide initiatives and assist the Human Resources Director with daily operations, potentially including labor relations and other assigned areas within the division.
*This recruitment may be used to fill this position or a Human Resources Manager position.
Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2025, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
Who we are
The City of Chandler Human Resources team, consisting of 26 positions, supports over 2,200 full-time, temporary, and part-time employees in all areas of Human Resources, including recruitment & selection, employee relations, labor relations, classification and compensation, workers' compensation, leave management, benefits, wellness, occupational health & safety and organizational development. We are a progressive and innovative team that partners with employees and citizens to deliver quality Human Resources services in support of the City of Chandler's Mission and Values.
Who we are looking for
Our new team leader will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have broad-based leadership experience with knowledge of all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment & selection employee relations, labor relations, classification and compensation, workers’ compensation, leave management, benefits, wellness, occupational health & safety and organizational development.
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Minimum qualifications
•A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field; and
•8 years of experience in all aspects of human resources functions with demonstrated experience in complex employee and labor relations areas preferably in a municipal setting; four (4) years of supervisory experience; and
•A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
•Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired qualifications
•Experience in a municipal environment preferred
This is a regular full-time position, is unclassified and will serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.