Deputy Director of Human Resources

Salary: $90,995.12 - $107,111.83 Annually Location : York, PA Job Type: Fulltime Job Number: 20260224 Department: HUMAN RESOURCES Opening Date: 02/24/2026 Closing Date: 3/10/2026 4:30 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: NAFF Core Values of Mayor Walker's Administration Staff must exemplify and promote the following organizational values throughout all city operations: Transparency: Commit to open communication and accountability in every decision and action. Collaboration: Foster partnerships across departments and with the community to achieve shared goals. Communication: Ensure information flows effectively across all levels of government and to the public. Employee Engagement: Empower and support employees through recognition, inclusion, and professional development. Great Customer Service: Deliver timely, respectful, and high-quality service to all residents, businesses, and visitors. Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity, competence, and respect in all internal and external interactions Position Summary The Deputy Director of Human Resources oversees the Office of Human Resources and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all HR functions to ensure a proactive, legally compliant, and equitable work environment for City employees. Core responsibilities include administering recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, personnel policies and procedures, employee development programs, and employee relations. The Deputy Director of Human Resources serves as the City's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer; administers collective bargaining agreements; supervises the HR team; and ensures effective HR service delivery across departments. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Business Administrator. Essential FunctionsPlan, develop, and implement City personnel policies and procedures; research emerging employment issues; prepare new or revised policies addressing benefits, compensation, classification, equal employment, and labor relations; communicate policies to employees. Manage recruitment and selection: review job openings and vacancy announcements; oversee applicant review/interview processes; review offer letters; oversee onboarding; respond to hiring manager inquiries; provide administrative support to the Civil Service Board for Police & Fire hiring and promotions. Administer classification and compensation: review pay bands/collective bargaining agreements; determine ranges for new positions; assist with offer wages; help develop job descriptions. Lead employee relations: address concerns between management and employees; conduct investigations; ensure discipline follows CBAs, federal/state law, and best practice; recommend discipline levels; draft related notices (e.g., Loudermill, Pre-Determination, Notice of Discipline) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Serve as the City's EEO Officer. Provide employee and supervisor training; coordinate learning programs; administer the performance evaluation program. Administer collective bargaining agreements: interpret contract language; advise managers/supervisors; participate in labor-management meetings; respond to grievances (third-step hearing officer); prepare/attend interest arbitration and fact-finding; coordinate with labor counsel. Maintain personnel records/HRIS; prepare compliance reports; analyze HR data to inform personnel decisions and improve HR operations. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge Personnel & Human Resources (recruitment, selection, training, compensation/benefits, labor relations, HRIS). Administration & Management (planning, resource allocation, leadership, coordination of people/resources). Law & Government (laws, legal codes, regulations, agency rules, EEO). Education & Training (curriculum/training design, instruction, evaluation of training effectiveness). English Language; Customer & Personal Service. Skills Active Listening; Speaking; Reading Comprehension; Writing. Management of Personnel Resources; Coordination; Time Management; Active Learning. Complex Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Social Perceptiveness; Monitoring. Judgment & Decision Making; Negotiation; Instructing; Systems Evaluation; Persuasion; Service Orientation; Learning Strategies; Systems Analysis. Abilities Oral/Written Expression & Comprehension; Speech Clarity/Recognition. Near Vision; Problem Sensitivity; Fluency of Ideas; Originality. Information Ordering; Selective Attention; Category Flexibility. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Primarily office-based work with standard business hours; occasional travel may be required for recruitment or conferences. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism. Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience Minimum QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in human resource management, Business, Communications, or a related field. Experience Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible HR experience. Supervisory experience. Experience in the government sector/union environment. Licenses/CertificationsNo occupational license is typically required; licensing requirements may vary by state. HR certifications are beneficial for demonstrating skill and may support career progression. Must possess a valid Class C Operator's License issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania All persons who become employed by the City on or after the effective date of this section (May 18, 2022) shall be or become residents of York County or any county contiguous to York County (Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Hartford, Baltimore, and Carroll Counties), within six (6) months from the first date the employee achieves permanent employment status. Must pass a background check, Drug Test and provide the PA Child Abuse History Clearance check. Note: Child Abuse History Clearance must be dated within one year from the date of application and must show that "no record exists". Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement The City of York provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, familial status, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, introductory period, training, orientation, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, layoff, and recall, social and recreational programs, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. All decisions on employment and promotion will be made with the objective of furthering the principles of equal employment opportunity. Accommodations Statement for Job Applications The City of York is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact to request a needed accommodation. City of York Benefits Overview The City of York offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of employees and their families. Highlights include: Medical Coverage Capital Blue Cross PPO plan with low copays and full coverage for preventive care Prescription drug coverage through TrueRX, plus optional Rx'nGo savings program Dental & Vision Delta Dental plans: Enhanced and Basic options with orthodontia coverage Vision Benefits of America (VBA): Exams, lenses, frames, and contact lens allowance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses Life & Disability Insurance City-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Optional supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disability coverage Retirement Savings 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan through Conrad Siegel for long-term financial planning City of York Pension Program Additional Perks OSS Health Company Direct Program for orthopedic care Voluntary ancillary benefits through Colonial Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Wellspan Health Wellness Committee programming and activities throughout the year Learning and development opportunities Eligibility: Full-time employees; coverage begins the first of the month following hire. Enrollment: Must enroll within 14 days of hire; changes allowed during open enrollment or qualifying life events. Questions about the City of York Benefits package can be directed to

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