Human Resources Manager

Job Description:

Human Resources Manager

Description

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a mid-management classification that manages the City's Human Resources activities, including employee relations, recruitment and selection, job analysis and classification, compensation and benefits administration, and workers' compensation.

Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Human Resources Director in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating departmental work.

Examples of Essential Functions

(Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily programs, operations, and activities of the Human Resources function, including employee relations, workers' compensation, safety, recruitment and selection, training, performance evaluation, job analysis and classification, compensation and benefits administration.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Human Resources function; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development and administration of the department's annual budget.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Human Resources Director.
• Directs and coordinates the work plan for the assigned functions; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Develops and implements City-wide recruitment, testing and selection processes; ensures equal employment opportunity for all candidates.
• Performs or directs the performance of job analysis and classification studies; conducts compensation studies and participates in the development of compensation and benefit strategies.
• Develops and administers the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; reviews and updates as necessary.
• Coordinates employee relations activities; provides assistance to management, supervisors and staff in the interpretation of Human Resources policies and procedures and the processing of grievances.
• Administers City benefit plans; acts as liaison with benefit carriers to address claims or issues; reviews and coordinates payment of employee insurance premiums.
• Works closely with the third-party administrator to process claims and administer the workers' compensation program.
• Coordinates employee development, training, work evaluation and recognition programs; provides training to City employees involving human resources issues and current topics; conducts specialized training for key personnel on management techniques and policies and procedures.
• Develops, reviews, and presents staff reports related to assigned activities and services.
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the City Manager.
• Assist with Employee/Labor Relations including labor negotiations and the meet and confer process.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the functional areas of assignment; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required. 
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Composes memoranda, correspondence, reports and other documentation of a highly sensitive and confidential nature; ensures materials and reports for signature are accurate, complete and within City standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in and makes presentations at City Council meetings and to a variety of boards and commissions.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.         
• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary:

$10,936.08 - $14,033.52 per month