Human Resources Director

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible human resources management experience, including at least three (3) years of management and administrative responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Management, Business Administration, or related field.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Performs highly responsible and professional work in planning, organizing, and directing the operations of Human Resources, including payroll administration and risk management. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing personnel policies; overseeing recruitment, benefits, employee training, labor relations, and compliance; managing workers’ compensation and liability claims; and providing professional support to the City Manager, City Council, and City Attorney.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives policy and administrative direction from the City Manager.  Exercises direct supervision over assigned technical and administrative personnel.

Detailed Work Activities

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Develop, plan and implement Department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Coordinate Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Department’s work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Maintain skills through continuing education and training.
• Attend various meetings, trainings, etc.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence as necessary.
• Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the department budget.
• Confers with and provides professional assistance to City staff members on administrative matters.
• Advises the City Manager on a broad range of issues within areas of responsibility.
• Establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocates resources accordingly. Identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• Develops interpretations of state and local codes, and City policies and agreements as they apply to City operations.
• Coordinates and provides leadership in labor negotiations and administers memoranda of understanding after agreements are reached.
• Supervise and conduct classification and compensation studies.
• Oversees and directs payroll matters including timesheets, pay checks, deductions and reporting.
• Directs the hiring and separation process of employees.
• Responsible for the employee benefits including vision, dental, health, life insurance, deferred compensation, health savings plan, CalPERS, etc.
• Creates and maintains the City’s Policy & Procedures Manual and job descriptions.
• Plan, develop, and oversee employee training and development programs to ensure compliance, improve performance, and support organizational growth; organize and manage the City safety program.
• Maintains confidentiality of City records and/or confidential discussions pertaining to City records including but not limited to employee personnel files and/or disciplinary actions.
• Provides general and specialized information regarding departmental functions that may require the use of judgment, tact and sensitivity and the interrelation of policies, rules and procedures.
• Oversees the process and maintenance of Workers’ Compensation Claims.
• Process and coordinate State Disability Insurance, Unemployment and Paid Family Leave claims.
• Coordinates the processing of liability claims against the City; makes settlement recommendations to third-party administrators and City Council as appropriate.
• Directs the selection, evaluation, and training and development of department staff.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports.
• Attends and makes presentations at City Council, interagency, committee and other meetings and conferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.