Human Resources Manager

The City of Santa Monica is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and manage the Labor and Employee Relations Division within the Human Resources Department. 

The Human Resources Manager reports to the Director of Human Resources and will be a key member of the City's Human Resources Team.  The HR Department serves as a strategic partner to all City Departments and provides a full range of human resources services for over 2200 City staff, who in turn are dedicated to providing the best possible service to the Santa Monica Community. The City has eleven bargaining units made up of local associations and national organizations. The Human Resources Department includes the divisions of Labor and Employee Relations, Employment and Classification, Organizational Development and Benefits and Administration.

The Labor and Employee Relations Division consists of seven staff members who work collectively as a team to accomplish the goals of the Division and Department.  The Division proactively negotiates and administers labor agreements with the City's various employee associations; provides assistance to departments regarding employee performance issues and disciplinary matters; and investigates employee complaints. Additionally, the Division administers the interactive/reasonable accommodation process and monitors compliance of various protected leave programs.  Currently the maintenance and operation of the automated HR/Payroll information systems also resides in this division.

It is the mission of the Human Resources Department to provide exceptional service to the public, employees and City departments.

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The Human Resources Manager recruitment is being conducted by The Hawkins Company (search consultants). They will review all written materials submitted, and will screen and evaluate candidates. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an on-site interview. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume electronically to smcity.hrmgr@thehawkinscompany.com. 

Resumes received by May 4, 2018 will receive first consideration. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. The position is open until filled.