Assistant Director of Human Resources en Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN

About the Department

Position Open:  August 28, 2025

Position Close:  September 12, 2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Assistant Director of Human Resources

Salary: $95,731 - $110,820

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. Its mission is to create affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better Nashville. 

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $185 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Human Resources is responsible for supporting the strategic and operational management of the Human Resources (HR) department, with a primary focus on employee relations, performance management, and learning and development. Ensure program designs are aligned with the organizational strategy. This role partners with leadership and staff to foster a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal laws, and driving continuous professional growth across the organization.

Position Duties

Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Oversee and manage the employee relations program, including conducting investigations, facilitating conflict resolutions, and administering the disciplinary actions process.
• Provide expert guidance to managers and employees on workplace issues, policy interpretation, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support labor negotiations concerns and contract administration.

• Assess organization learning and development needs through data analysis, feedback, and collaboration with department leaders.
• Design, implement, and evaluate training programs to enhance employee skills, leadership capabilities, and compliance awareness.
• Develop and conduct onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
• Facilitate workshops, seminars, and coaching sessions to support career development. In conjunction with the Director of Human Resources, develop a succession planning strategy.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of learning initiatives, making recommendations for improvement

• In conjunction with Department leadership, set clear expectations and goals for each role in the department.
• In conjunction with Department leadership, address persistent underperformance with improvement plans, additional coaching, or corrective actions, always aiming for improvement first.
• Design a performance tool for new-hire and annual reviews with quarterly feedback.
• In conjunction with Department leadership, identify opportunities for skill development through training, mentorship, and stretch assignments.
• In conjunction with Department leadership, recognize achievements through verbal praise, formal awards, bonuses, and promotions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Experience & Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business administration, labor relations, psychology, organization development or a related field; Master’s or MBA preferred. Minimum 10 years of progressive human resources management experience. 

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Interpersonal Skills

Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA Leadership, coworkers, company representatives, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents and members of the public. Ability to work effectively under stress, close deadlines, and competing demands

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing fair housing policies and practices; excellent management, leadership, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in both formal and informal settings; must be detail-oriented; ability to analytically solve problems, make sound judgments and exercise good decision making-ability to perform short and long-range planning.

Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; and the power of observation, as well as other physical duties as required.

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft software. 

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Apply at HERE  Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency 

701 South Sixth St.

Nashville, Tennessee 37206 

www.Nashville-MDHA.org 

TDD#252-8599 

To request reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please call 615-252-8550