Human Resources Manager

The City of El Segundo is seeking an experienced and pro-active HR professional with strong generalist skills. Areas of responsibility for this position include staffing and recruitment, benefit administration, leave management, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process, workers compensation, employee relations, investigations, compliance, and overseeing and developing other HR staff. Prior experience in public sector, merit system, and online recruiting systems are highly desirable. Key attributes for this position include strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills, ability to productively manage or direct others, and effective collaboration with other departments and stakeholders.  

Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field; and five (5) years of professional level human resource management and development experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degree Verification:  Unofficial transcripts with the degree posted from the college or university must be attached to your application by the final filing date.

Benefits: 
The current vacancy for Human Resources Manager is a permanent full-time position in the Human Resources Department. In addition to the stated salary, the City provides a generous benefits package, including a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off; CalPERS retirement 2% @ 60 formula  or 2% @ 62 for "new" CalPERS members; $585/month for medical insurance; fully paid dental/optical; $50,000 life insurance policy; optional participation in a Section 125 Flex plan; and generous paid leave banks, including 56 hours of Executive Leave per year and vacation accrual based on total time worked in a PERS or comparable agency (after reaching top step of the salary range).   

Application Process:
This is an open competitive recruitment process and only online applications will be accepted. In order to apply online, you will need to visit www.governmentjobs.com, open an account (if you do not already have one), create and submit an application. All properly submitted applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Only those applicants appearing best qualified based upon the application materials submitted will be invited to participate in the testing process. 

Applications completed and submitted online Friday, May 11, 2018 will be given first consideration. Application received after this date will be considered as needed until the position is filled.

Testing Process
The testing process will consist of a structured, technical oral interview (weighted 100% for eligible list placement). Candidates who pass the selection process are placed on an eligibility list in ranked order. Eligibility lists are normally valid for one year. The list may be extended to fill subsequent vacancies.

Successful completion of a one-year probationary period is required to obtain permanent status in this position.

All communication for this recruitment will be done by email. Candidates are responsible for providing the correct email address and checking their email account regularly for electronic communications.

Definition: Under general direction, plans, manages and performs advanced-level professional human resources and risk management program/service delivery for the City.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and administers administrative policies and procedures for human resources management and risk management; ensures appropriate data and files are maintained for employee and payroll records; prepares or oversees preparation of contracts, statistical reports and other documentation related to human resources and risk management; develops and implements effective recruitment and retention programs; facilitates organizational communication between and among departments, programs and functions regarding human resource matters.

Manages the recruitment and selection program for the City; conducts classification and compensation studies of existing and proposed positions and classes; provides for and/or conducts staff development; reviews, submits and manages unemployment insurance claims and manages the City's safety and workers compensation program.

Confers with and advises department staff and City employees by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of Personnel Rules and Regulations, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and other related provisions.

Confers with and advises staff in the resolution of personnel-related problems and responds to program administration and/or delivery questions, ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; provides assistance and direction to management regarding employee discipline and grievance processes; serves as liaison with the community, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City.

Provides technical assistance and support to the Chief Negotiator and members of the management team during MOU negotiations; develops costing criteria and data and prepares material for negotiation meetings and executive sessions.

Assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget; conducts a variety of special studies and projects regarding sensitive personnel management issues and problems, analyzes data and develops/recommends resolutions; writes reports; assigns, schedules and reviews work of other department staff.

Assists City managers and supervisors in the application of all aspects of supervision including recruitment and selection and performance evaluation; assists with corrective and/or disciplinary actions, grievances and complaints according to City policy, procedures and best practices in human resource management.

Recruits, hires, schedules, assigns, monitors and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and relevant MOU's.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of principles, practices and policies of public personnel administration, including job classification, pay and benefits, recruitment and selection, and training and labor relations.

Knowledge of risk management and safety practices.

Knowledge of organization and operations of municipal government.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective leadership, management and supervision.

Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

Skill in performing public personnel administration, including job classification, pay and benefits, recruitment and selection, and training and labor relations functions.

Skill in managing risk management and safety programs.

Skill in project/program development, implementation, operations and evaluation.

Skill in preparing statistical reports.

Skill in analyzing, evaluating and recommending improvements to department operations, programs and services.

Skill in managing, developing, motivating and evaluating professional and support staff.

Skill in conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports.

Skill in understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Skill in using personal computers and office software in a Windows-based operating environment.

Skill in working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, and the public.