Assistant Director of Personnel & Talent Management #OC-1410-2773

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL

& TALENT MANAGEMENT

 SALARY: $120,000-150,000/Year

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Days; paid Personal Days.

IMPORTANT:

1.       Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled Veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2.       Residents – Five (5) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.

This position is covered under the written Agreement between the City of Waterbury and Local 2090 of Council 4, AFSCME, AFL-CIO Management Union.

(Illustrative only)

• Assists in overseeing the daily operations of the Human Capital Office, including the supervision and coordination of office staff responsible for personnel transactions, employment records, certification tracking, district staff evaluation processes, and onboarding documentation.
• Supports the Director of Personnel and Talent Management in the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and labor relations matters.
• Supports the Director of Personnel and Talent Management in labor relations activities, including preparation for collective bargaining negotiations, research of comparable settlements, contract interpretation, and grievance administration.
• Participates in investigations of employee complaints and personnel matters and assists in developing recommendations for resolution.
• Provides guidance to department administrators and supervisors on personnel policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Assists in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures and recommends improvements to the Director.
• Supports strategic initiatives related to recruitment, hiring, induction, deployment, and retention of staff across the district.
• Coordinates and supports employee recruitment, screening, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Assists with contract administration, including grievance processing, investigations, and preparation for arbitration or other hearings as required.
• Participates in labor relations activities, including research, preparation of background materials, and support during collective bargaining negotiations.
• Assists in preparing materials related to labor negotiations, including research of comparable jurisdictions, review of settlements or arbitration awards, and analysis of labor trends.
• Supports the administration of unemployment compensation claims and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state employment regulations.
• Assists with maintaining and monitoring Human Capital metrics to support data-informed decision-making related to workforce planning and staffing.
• Supports staff training and professional development initiatives related to personnel practices and compliance requirements.
• Collaborates with the City’s Human Resources Department and HRIS staff to ensure accurate personnel records, reporting, and compliance with federal and state reporting requirements.
• Assists in coordinating personnel matters with City officials, legal counsel, and external agencies as required.
• Maintains awareness of current human resources practices, labor relations developments, and relevant employment law.
• May attend meetings of the Board of Education or other City boards and commissions as requested.
• Works closely with Talent Supervisors to coordinate the processing of new hires, including certification verification, background clearances, onboarding procedures, and ensuring compliance with district, state, and contractual hiring requirements.
• In the absence of the Director of Personnel and Talent Management, the Assistant Director serves as Acting Director and assumes responsibility for the oversight and administration of personnel operations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration, employee relations, and labor relations.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to labor and employment matters, including the Connecticut Municipal Employee Relations Act and the Teacher Negotiation Act.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and analytical skills related to personnel management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and facilitate the resolution of personnel matters.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and develop recommendations.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office applications, Google applications, and human resources information systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, union representatives, government officials, and members of the public.
• Ability to support contract administration and assist with collective bargaining preparation and related labor relations activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a complex organizational environment.
• Required to obtain the Professional Human Resources Certificate within one (1) year of employment.

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in personnel administration, human resources, labor relations, education administration, or public administration, including experience in recruitment, employee relations, and personnel management. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education Administration, or a closely related field required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical Requirements: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL & TALENT MANAGEMENT

 Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate weights. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

 Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

 The City of Waterbury and Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the district when necessary.

Prepared on: August 11, 2026                                                                                                                                                        08/12/2026_USAR_CLL

This position is covered under the written agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury Municipal Administrator Association Union.  The Parts and Weights for this examination will be determined prior to conducting the exam.  Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of the examination.

Appeal Process- An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address. Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.