| Purpose: |
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Under nominal direction from the Director of Human Resources, this position is accountable for the day-to-day operations for the Human Resources Department (HRD) and oversees strategic planning and management. Executes personnel policies included in City ordinances, resolutions, administrative regulations, and State law. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of human resources processes and procedures to support personnel policies and Municipal Civil Service Rules.
- Administers personnel rules and regulations governing the classified service as may be necessary or desirable for carrying out the provisions of the City Charter.
- Directs recruitment, examination, classification, compensation administration, performance review training, benefits, training in safety, risk management programs, worker's compensation programs, personnel record keeping functions, and other training programs for the City.
- Develops a staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of programs and services.
- Attends conferences to resolve problems related to personnel policy and administration; interprets personnel policies, procedures, and regulations for personnel of other departments.
- Prepares annual reports and budget estimates related to benefits and compensation for employees and retirees and department budget.
- Advises City management on personnel trends and problems.
- Makes verbal and written presentations to City management on personnel issues.
- Attends City Council meetings and any other meetings involving City personnel issues as required.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of personnel administration
- Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to personnel matters.
- Knowledge of labor relations methods and practices.
- Knowledge of the municipal budgetary process as it applies to this department.
- Skill in employing personnel management methods to achieve effective utilization of personnel.
- Skill in analyzing personnel problems and implementing effective solutions.
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the City Manager and staff, Mayor and City Council, other Departments Heads, media, City employees, and the general public.
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, plus six (6) years of upper-level management experience including four (4) years of experience in supervision of major Human Resource programs.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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