Description

Are you a proven HR leader who is ready to elevate your skillset to the next level and work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment? This may be the opportunity you are looking for. The Deputy Director will work closely with and support the Director in leading the HR department and is responsible for strategic planning, policy development, and operational oversight. The 22-member department is transitioning from a transactional to a strategic approach and is implementing a new HRIS, currently underway with a planned go-live summer 2026. This role ensures compliance with employment laws, promotes workforce development, and drives initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational effectiveness. 

The Deputy Human Resources Director serves as a senior leadership role within the Human Resources Department, providing strategic, operational, and administrative support to the Human Resources Director. This position assists in planning, directing, and overseeing comprehensive human resources programs for a local government organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and governing body policies. The Deputy Director acts on behalf of the Director as assigned and plays a key role in advancing the organization’s workforce strategy, culture, and service delivery.

Requirements

• A master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in government or the public sector is highly desirable.
• Must possess exceptional skills in planning, organization, verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws, municipal HR regulations, and best practices in human resource management is essential.

Supplemental Information:
This position falls under the residency policy which requires a principal residence within a thirty-mile radius of the Winston-Salem City Hall or a principal residence within a thirty-mile radius of the Winston-Salem City Hall within 180 days of the hire date.

Apply through this link and see more information:  Deputy HR Director