JOB SUMMARY: Under administrative direction of the Human Resources Director, provides strategic leadership in planning, coordinating and implementing activities within the Human Resources Department, which include recruitment, employee relations, employee training, performance management, organization development, benefits administration, compensation administration, policy administration, leave administration, and wellness program administration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the Human Resources Director with planning and implementing City Human Resources programs; researches and recommends to the Human Resources Director strategies for recruiting, compensating, and providing benefits consistent with a professional municipal government.