Human Resources Manager

Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience Five years of increasingly responsible experience in public human resources administration, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Training Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, human resources management or a related field. Master’s degree in a related field is desirable. License or Certificate May need to possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance as required by the position.

The City of Citrus Heights is seeking a Human Resources Manager to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the Human Resources Division within the Administrative Services Department.  The Human Resources Team consists of five staff: 1 Senior Management Analyst, 1 Management Analyst II, 2 Human Resources Technicians, and 1 Senior Payroll Technician.  The Human Resources Team is responsible for a wide range of human resources, payroll, and risk management responsibilities including: benefit and salary administration, recruitment and selection, employee safety and health, employee and labor relations, workers’ compensation, leaves administration, and payroll. The incumbent will coordinate these activities with other divisions and departments and provide highly complex assistance to the Administrative Services Director.

The ideal candidate will possess skills in, and have professional experience with:

• Employee Relations: Experience with investigations, progressive discipline, and coaching will be helpful in this role
• Labor Relations: The City will be entering into contract negotiations with its two bargaining units in early 2026.
• Staff Development/Succession Planning: There is an interest in developing more robust staff development and succession planning efforts for the City.
• Tyler MUNIS: The City recently implemented the Human Resources and Payroll modules in Tyler MUNIS.
• NEOGOV: Experience using NEOGOV products including Insight, OHC, and Onboard will be helpful in this role.

Examples of Duties

• Plan, organize and direct human resource activities including benefit and salary administration, recruitment and selection, employee safety and health, employee relations, workers’ compensation, and leave administration.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures relative to human resources activities; assist in developing and implementing Human Resources Division goals, objectives, policies and procedures; and, provide highly complex management assistance to the Administrative Services Director.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the work plan related to human resources activities; assign work activities, projects and programs; and, monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the budget for the Human Resources Division.
• Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; and, maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Human Resources Division.
• Meet with department staff on a variety of human resources issues. Interpret and advise managers and supervisors on the application of policies, procedures, ordinances, personnel rules, and related items.
• Advise staff on federal, state and local laws and regulations and employee relations practices impacting human resources; manage the city’s employee relations and negotiations as required.
• Represent the Human Resources Division and make presentations before boards, commissions, hearing officers, management and others on a wide variety of human resources matters.
• Formulate and recommend administrative policies, procedures and practices.
• Develop and implement department safety and risk management programs in coordination with City policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective coordination of department recruitment and examination needs in accordance with City policies and City Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.