Deputy HR Director

Deputy Public Services DirectorSumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to be assisting Fayetteville, GA, in conducting a recruitment for their next Deputy Public Services Director. Ideally situated approximately 20 miles south of Atlanta, Fayetteville offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and metropolitan accessibility. For decades, the City was known as a desirable residential community for professionals commuting to Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

This reputation was built on a strong foundation of highly regarded schools, low crime rates, and an exceptional quality of life—attributes that continue to define Fayetteville today. The City of Fayetteville operates as a full-service municipality under a Council-Manager form of government, providing a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic community. Fayetteville is a strategic, forward-thinking organization guided by a formally adopted Strategic Plan that aligns policy priorities with operational execution.

In recent years, the City has invested significantly in its facilities and public spaces. The opening of the new City Hall in 2021 marked a major milestone, serving as both a functional administrative hub and a centerpiece of downtown revitalization efforts.The City of Fayetteville is seeking a skilled and collaborative human resources professional to serve as its next Deputy Director of Human Resources. This is a newly created position that offers a unique opportunity to build internal capacity, shape organizational culture, and support the City's workforce across all departments.

A central focus of this role is leading the City's Training and Development function in identifying, developing, and delivering training programs that align with the City's mission, vision, and values, while also supporting supervisory professional development and partnering with external vendors on specialized training initiatives. The Deputy Director serves as the point of contact for the HR department in the absence of the Director, and assists with the management of the City's Risk Management programs. This position also leads the City's Health and Wellness initiatives, manages exit interview processes, and recommends policy improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of HR services.The ideal candidate:Integrity and character to effectively manage human resources functions in a fast-paced environmentAdept at determining and ordering priorities; managing delegation of responsibilities to key staffPositive attitude and ability to interact with citizens, elected officials, staff, and consultantsExpertise in advising city leaders on complex and/or controversial issuesAbility to recognize the limitations of confidentiality when dealing with employees and willingness to assert themselves to achieve outcomes in the best interest of the CityCustomer service mentality for "getting to yes" while adhering to all laws and regulationsHumble and naturally helpful personAbility to read people, quickly decipher challenges and use good judgment in making difficult decisionsKeen eye for talentResourceful problem solver willing to provide others creditContributes to the profession and actively engages in professional developmentAlways embodies integrity and is focused on the City's best interestA Skilled Cross-Departmental CollaboratorExperienced in Training, Development, and Program ImplementationKnowledgeable Across Core HR DisciplinesA Committed People DeveloperEffective Communicator and Trusted PartnerSalary: The hiring range for this position is from $105,000 – $115,000.