City of Richmond, CA Hiring for Human Resources Manager (Open until filled) Job at Richmond, CA Full Time

The annual salary for this position is $168,912/per year at the top of the range, with approved Cost of Living Adjustments in 2023 (5%), 2024 (4%), and 2025 (4%). In addition, city-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution at 13.03%, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more! All benefits information can be found here.

• The most successful candidate has a verifiable work history of being a quick learner, ability to work independently, excellent judgment, flexibility, innovative thinking, process-oriented, detail-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, responsive, fully competent, and willing to lead and train subordinates—meaningful experience in the human resources field. In addition, they are highly experienced in recruitment, labor, classification and compensation, and employee benefits.

  Desirable characteristics: self-motivated, ability to pivot, willingness to pitch in during critical times.

  The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value those traits in our employees!

  The following list is intended to be illustrative and does not necessarily represent the entire range of work duties expected of employees within the classification. Depending on the assigned area and the specific work of the department, duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide analytical support for labor relations matters and serve as an active member of the City’s negotiation team as assigned.
• Coordinate employee relations activities; assist management, supervisors, and staff in the interpretation of City policies and procedures and processing grievances; coordinate with legal counsel.
• Perform or direct the performance of job analysis and classification studies; conduct compensation studies and participate in the development of compensation and benefits strategies; interpret, implement, and apply Memorandum of Understanding and resolutions related to employee compensation and benefits.
• Oversee and/or conduct investigations of alleged harassment or discriminatory conduct affecting City employees; act as liaison with regulatory agencies to address formal complaints; prepare reports and documents as required.
• Manage and conduct the planning, development, and implementation of the recruitment and selection process to obtain qualified candidates; ensure equal employment opportunities for all candidates.
• Research, compile, analyze, and evaluate general and statistical information regarding selection procedures, recruitment methods, benefits administration, compensation, and other personnel practices.
• Direct and oversee the planning and conducting various training and needs assessment activities.
• Administer and direct a comprehensive benefits program; act as a liaison with benefit carriers in contract negotiations.
• Administer and direct a comprehensive Worker’s Compensation Program and/or Citywide Risk and Safety Program.
• Prepare, administer, and assume responsibility for the budget for assigned program areas; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget, and monitor and control expenditures.
• Direct, oversee, and develop the business work plan related to the assigned program area; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; and prepare various staff reports on operations and activities.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement, and direct the implementation of change.
• Provide for the selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation of assigned staff; implement discipline as required; and provide policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Interpret and apply City rules, policies and procedures, Memoranda of Understanding, and local, state, and federal laws.
• Develop and revise City policies, procedures, and programs.
• Develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned program area.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, and other written materials.
• Maintain and direct the maintenance of working and official department files.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect department operations; develop policy and procedural changes as required.
• Provide professional assistance to City leadership and staff in areas of expertise.
• Assume the responsibility of the director in the absence of the Director of Human Resources or as needed.
• Ensure assigned programs meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TO APPLY: Each applicant must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application and attaching copies of any required education or certification by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Incomplete applications may be rejected. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email; each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.

The first round of application review is on August 12, 2022. Panel interviews and skills assessments are tentatively scheduled for the first week of September.

IMMIGRATION REFORM CONTROL ACT: In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: The City’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant based on race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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Analyst: S. Taylor