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Description
At the City of Thousand Oaks, we value a culture of professional growth, development, and excellence. We are seeking a creative, dynamic, and passionate Deputy Human Resources Director to join our Human Resources team. This position requires high-level strategic direction while also engaging in day-to-day operations to ensure successful implementation and management of initiatives and programs. The Deputy HR Director will oversee talent development, occupational health & safety (OH&S), and risk management to formulate and implement innovative strategies that enhance City-wide employee training and development, safety, and risk mitigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous learning, high performance, professional development, employee well-being, and safety.
To excel in this role, the successful candidate will have a knowledge of Citywide goals, the needs of employees to achieve those goals, and embrace innovative learning approaches and methods. This position will work closely with City leaders to incorporate performance improvement principles into the organization’s cultural, environmental, risk management, and succession strategies to enhance overall job performance and service to our community.
Primary Responsibilities
As an integral member of the Human Resources leadership team, this position will contribute insights and expertise on a broad range of Human Resources disciplines and issues. This role includes managing a team of Risk, Safety, and Talent Development Analysts to ensure effective risk management, municipal claims processing, worker's compensation, insurance, occupational health and safety (OH&S) and talent development programs and initiatives.
This multi-faceted role includes the primary oversight of the following:
Talent Development
- Successfully lead the design, development, implementation, evaluation and sustainability of talent development programs and onboarding programs.
- Assess and make recommendations on the best learning methods for a diverse range of learning needs, including in-person/virtual instructor-led trainings (ILTs), e-learning videos, and more.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate training needs, and recommend, and develop training solutions, such as incorporating/preparing customized and purchased content.
- Increase organization utilization and integration of the employee Learning Management System.
- Coach and support supervisors and managers in employee learning, talent development, and performance management.
- Develop strategies for leadership transitions and work with departments to identify and develop employees for future leadership positions.
Risk & OH&S
- Drive the development and enhancement of risk management strategies, policies, and OH&S programs to minimize financial exposure and foster a safe workplace.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively manage and reduce risk.
- Assure appropriate analysis of claims and loss data to identify trends and areas for improvement while maintaining claims databases and records.
- Oversee claims data, loss experience, and OH&S performance.
- Stay current on relevant regulations and coordinate with legal counsel as needed to ensure compliance.
- Manage the risk and OH&S function budgets and programs.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate should possess:
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentorship skills and the ability to lead and develop a team.
- Strong strategic and planning skills; ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders on innovative approaches and methods.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to establish rapport and trust.
- Effective project management skills and ability to effectively adapt in a dynamic work environment.
- The ability to facilitate group discussions, in-person and virtual training programs, and adapt approaches to diverse audiences and learning styles.
- Creativity to develop new ideas and identify ways to engage employees with varying perspectives.
- Excellent influence, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of learning and development strategies and methodologies, designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
- Strong knowledge of risk management and safety protocols; ability to develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate workplace hazards and promote a culture of safety and well-being.
- Strong technical skills; experience with Learning Management, Performance Management, Risk Management or Incident Reporting systems (Cornerstone OnDemand, SABA Talentspace, and Velocity) is a plus.
- Knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting, and/or insurance.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, or a closely related field.
- A Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or Public Policy and Administration is a plus.
- A minimum of 7 years of increasingly responsible program management experience, including 2 years of supervisory, management, and program/project development experience.
- A valid Class C California driver’s license.
Core Competencies
- Effective Communicator
- Strategic Thinker
- Problem Solver and Decision Maker
- Planner and Organizer
- Interpersonally Effective
- Skill and Career Development Coach
- Technically Knowledgeable
Benefits
The City of Thousand Oaks offers excellent benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(a), Retirement Health Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and more. Click here for more information.
Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE - Open Until Filled; First review of candidates will be Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an on-going basis and candidates are encouraged to apply by Monday, August 5, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.