Assistant Human Resources Director

Salary : $58.99 - $97.36 Hourly

Location : Gaston County Administration Building, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 637

Department : HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date : 04 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.

Description

Gaston County is an Equal Opportunity employer with over 1,500 employees. As such, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and supportive of all individuals. Our full-time Human Resource Department is responsible for recruiting and retaining qualified employees to ensure that we have the best talent to serve our communities.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Supervise and direct through HR managers a variety of Total Rewards activities and programs which would include benefits and compensation / classification administration, but may also include policy administration & legal compliance, recruitment & selection, and training & development; Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs and staff (including performance evaluations) and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify problems.
• Responsible for coordinating vendor contract execution. Includes preparing, submitting, reviewing, and evaluation of RFPs. This process would include new vendors and contract renewals and would be specific to benefits and compensation studies.
• Responsible for oversight of the Total Rewards Program, including working closely with the Benefits and Compensation HR Managers to ensure quick identification and resolution of any issues, while identifying opportunities for innovative changes to Total Rewards programs.
• Assist the HR Director in the preparation and maintenance of the budget, interpreting policy / regulatory compliance, aligning the HR department with the County Manager's goals, objectives, and vision for Gaston County Government.
• Provide special projects and strategic planning support and assistance to HR Director to include research and analysis and preparing recommendations, reports and presentations regarding a variety of human resources areas, with particular attention to benefits and compensation / classification County-wide progression plan maintenance.
• Utilize professional judgement and discretion in analyzing and interpreting a variety of payroll problems and transactions. Verify with appropriate staff to confirm policy interpretation(s) and execute the agreed upon action.
• Implementation and maintenance of compensation audits to ensure internal equity between County employees; Overview of Compensation and / or Classification projects that are typically conducted every 3 years; Annual review of the County's Pay Plan Narrative for inclusion in the annual budget; Review position Progression Plans annually to ensure accuracy and compliance with County guidelines. Collaborate with department leadership.
• Manage position reclassification requests from County departments, to include meeting with department representatives to understand the request, weighing the need and fiscal viability of the request and determining the appropriate position salary grade and FLSA overtime status; Design and manage salary surveys, as needed by County departments, or County-wide; Ensure the EEO-4 report is submitted required every 2 years.
• Assist the HR Director in the overall operation of the department; perform all duties of the HR Director in the Director's absence. Performs additional HR tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management or related field with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources is required.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must have exceptional written and spoken communication skills; ability to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of personnel and personalities; ability to understand and comply with ever changing rules, regulations, and laws.

Additional Information

The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes :

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

Pension

401K (with 5% county contribution annually)

Professional Development Opportunities

Discounted YMCA Membership

Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as :

Professional Development Opportunities

Local Government Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

To learn more details about the many benefits we provide view our

Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.

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