HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Salary : $132,163.20 - $192,504.00 Annually
Location : Solana Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-10-HRMGR
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 5:30 PM Pacific


THE POSITION
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Human Resources Manager Job Announcement

Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 21, 2026

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To submit your online application, please visit: City of Solana Beach - Careers
City of Solana Beach
Executive and Management Employees' Benefits
FY 2026/2027
Group Health Insurance
The City provides up to $1,890 per month in a Cafeteria Health Plan, which allows employees to purchase a medical insurance plan through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Dental and Vision insurance plans are also available. Opt-out option is capped at $475 per month for employees hired on or after July 1, 2021.

Flexible Spending Accounts
The City provides Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, which provides employees the option of setting aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of eligible health care or dependent care expenses. The Flexible Spending Accounts are established under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and are administered by a third-party administrator.

Retirement
The City provides retirement benefits through CalPERS using a 2% at 60 for Classic members (as defined by CalPERS) and 2% at 62 retirement formula mandated under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). The retirement benefit is based on the employees' highest three years of salary, of which the employee pays the entire employee share.

457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan
The City will contribute $1 for each $1 contributed to a 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan by each employee, with an annual cap of $2,000 per year. Management employees must have an active account with either of the 457 plan providers (MissionSquare or CalPERS).

Life Insurance
The City provides Management employees with life insurance equivalent to 1x their annual base salary, at no cost to the employee.

Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) paid by the City for all Management employees.

Holidays
The City observes 13-full day holidays each year. In addition, the City provides three (3) "floating" holidays per year, which are credited in January (1) and July (2). Additionally, City Administrative Office (City Hall) will be closed from December 24th through January 1st each year.

Vacation and Management Leave
Vacation accrual for Management employees is based on years of continuous service. Employees, who complete up to 35 months, accrue 3.08/hppp; 36 to 59 months, accrue 4.62/hppp; 60 to 119 months, accrue 6.461/hppp; 120 to 179 months, accrue 7.38/hppp; and 180+ months, accrue 8.31/hppp. Additionally, on July 1st of each year, Executive Management receives 80-hours of Management Leave and mid-level managers receive 40-hours of Management Leave.

Vacation Leave Cash Out
Management employees, at their sole discretion, may cash out accrued vacation leave in December of each year as long as they meet certain criteria outlined in the City's Administrative Policy No. 42.


Sick Leave

Management employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per biweekly pay period. There shall be no limit to the amount of sick leave that an employee may accumulate. Each year, employees may convert up to 60 hours of sick leave to vacation leave on their employment anniversary, depending on sick leave balance and usage.

Car Allowance
Executive management employees receive $495 per month, towards a car allowance.

Tuition Reimbursement
Management employees may receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement for college-level courses for additional training. Courses must be approved in advance.

Gym/Health Club Wellness Reimbursement
Management employees may receive up to $480 per year for an annual gym or health/fitness membership (fees and/or dues).
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ATTENTION APPLICANTS: "See resume" and "See previous answer" are not acceptable answers to the questions below. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Your initials below certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
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Do you have experience working in a municipal government, Human Resources Department?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of professional human resources experience do you possess?

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) to seven (7) years
• 7+ years

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How many years of administrative and supervisory experience in human resources do you possess?

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) to five (5) years
• 5+ years

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In no more than two (2) paragraphs, please describe your experience with Human Resources functions, including recruitment and selection, employee and labor relations, contract administration and labor negotiations, personnel management, performance management, and compliance with public employment laws and regulations within California.
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In no more than two (2) paragraphs, please describe your experience interpreting personnel policies, labor agreements, and employment laws. Provide an example of a situation where you provided guidance to a manager or employee.
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In no more than two (2) paragraphs, please describe your experience coordinating workers' compensation claims, including your role in working with TPAs, injured employees, and department managers.
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In no more than two (2) paragraphs, please describe your experience using HRIS systems (e.g., Tyler/Munis) and developing HR reports. Include examples of reports of workflows you've created or managed.
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In no more than two (2) paragraphs, please summarize your experience supervising HR or administrative staff. Include the number of staff supervised, types of duties assigned, and your approach to performance management.
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In no more than two (2) paragraphs, please describe your experience developing, revising, or implementing HR policies, procedures, or administrative guidelines.
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In no more than two (2) paragraphs, describe a time when you handled a complex employee relations issue (e.g., grievance, disciplinary action, conflict resolution). What approach did you take, and what was the final outcome?
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The supplemental questions above were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for the position. Only the most suitably and best qualified candidates will be invited to continue participating in the recruitment process. By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that meeting the minimum qualifications for the position does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question