Description
Human Resources Assistant Director
As the next Human Resources Assistant Director for the City of Twin Falls, you will play a key leadership role in supporting citywide human resources programs, strengthening organizational culture, and helping advance the City’s strategic goals. This position is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys leading people, solving complex employment issues, building strong relationships, and supporting a high-performing public service workforce.
In this important role, you will assist the Human Resources Director with planning, coordinating, and overseeing HR programs and services for approximately 350 City employees across multiple departments. You will provide leadership in areas such as recruitment and retention, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, classification and compensation, training and development, compliance, organizational development, and HR operations. This position also supervises and mentors HR staff and serves as Acting Human Resources Director in the Director’s absence.
Description
As the Human Resources Assistant Director, you will:
- Assist the Human Resources Director in planning, developing, and implementing citywide HR programs, policies, and procedures
- Supervise and mentor HR staff in daily operations, including recruitment, benefits, payroll coordination, risk management, and employee relations
- Manage and oversee the City’s recruitment and selection process
- Support employee retention, workforce planning, and organizational culture initiatives
- Coordinate classification and compensation studies, analyze salary data, and prepare recommendations
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement, FMLA, and wellness initiatives
- Work with insurance providers and third-party administrators
- Support collective bargaining processes, labor contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and employee discipline matters
- Oversee training and development programs that promote workforce growth, leadership, and employee engagement
- Develop and maintain HR metrics, reports, compliance records, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, and HIPAA
- Assist in developing and managing the HR Department’s annual budget
- Provide consultation and guidance to department heads and supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation
- Lead or participate in special projects related to organizational change, succession planning, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion
- Represent the Human Resources Department in meetings, committees, and public presentations as needed
- Serve as Acting Human Resources Director in the Director’s absence
- Perform related duties as required
Pay & Benefits
- $85,751 - $123,463 annually ($41.23 - $59.36 per hour), depending on experience
- Full-time, exempt position
- Robust retirement plan with strong employer contributions
- Paid medical and vacation leave, plus paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- City-paid life and disability insurance
- Wellness programs, additional savings, and retirement benefits
- Free or discounted access to City recreation amenities, including the pool, golf course, and library
What We’re Looking For
- Strong knowledge of public-sector human resources administration
- Experience leading HR programs, services, and staff
- Strong understanding of employment law, labor relations, benefits, compensation, and organizational development
- Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment regulations
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with department heads, supervisors, employees, and external partners
- Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
- Experience with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and payroll or timekeeping systems
- Commitment to employee engagement, service, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
- At least seven years of broad human resources experience
- At least two years of supervisory or management experience
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Preferred Qualifications
- SHRM, HRCI, PHSRA professional certification
- Public-sector human resources experience
- Experience with labor relations, classification and compensation, employee benefits, recruitment, and organizational development
- Experience supervising HR staff or leading HR programs in a complex organization
Work Environment
This position primarily works in an office environment and regularly interacts with employees, supervisors, department heads, vendors, and outside partners. Work requires frequent use of computers, electronic records, written materials, and confidential information. The position also requires the ability to communicate effectively, review detailed information, manage records and files, and visit other City offices as needed.
Who We Are
The City of Twin Falls is governed under the council-manager form of city government, combining the political leadership of seven elected City Council members with the managerial experience of a city manager.
As an organization, the City of Twin Falls takes great pride in providing quality service at a reasonable cost. The city is unique among public employers because of its political stability, strong financial condition, dedication to constant improvement in facilities and services, and progressive ways of problem-solving.
Mission
Our mission, as stewards of the public trust, is to meet the current and future needs of the community, promote citizen involvement, preserve our heritage, conserve and protect our social and physical resources and enhance the quality of life in Twin Falls.
Vision
In our pursuit of excellence, we work together to make valued contributions by providing outstanding customer service to enhance the quality of life for our neighbors and community.
One City
We believe in working together as a high-performing team. Our structure encourages everyone to be engaged, connected, and take on leadership roles in their departments. We strive to be the best place to work by sharing a common culture and values. Our success is driven by our Leadership Philosophy, which encourages new ideas and motivates us to improve. Everyone is encouraged to come up with and commit to new ideas that help us all be better leaders and make positive changes in our organization.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (208) 735-7251.
This position is open until filled, with the first review of applications scheduled for the week of June 22, 2026. Candidates selected to move forward may be invited to interview the week of July 7, 2026.
This posting may close at any time, without prior notice, once the City determines it has received a sufficient number of qualified applications.
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