Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Division Director

Plans, manages, and directs a division responsible for the administration of any combination of the following human resources functions: personnel recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, labor relations, employee relations, training and development, personnel administration, human resources information systems and analytics, employee benefits, and worker's compensation.

Works under the administrative direction of the Assistant Director of Human Resources who outlines work priorities, occasionally reviews work in progress and periodically reviews completed work. Exercises general supervision over assigned professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical support staff.

Representative duties include planning, implementing, and managing the staff and operations of a Human Resources division that includes oversight of any combination of the following HR functions: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, labor relations, employee relations, training and development, personnel administration, human resources information systems and analytics, employee benefits, worker's compensation and other associated programs.

Develops and implements goals and objectives for the division, and administers associated programs, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures across all City departments, consistent with State and federal requirements and sound professional principles and practices; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery; and identifies and implements associated improvements.

Supervises and mentors staff, including assigning, planning, coordinating, and reviewing work; evaluating work performance and completing performance evaluations; maintaining work standards; selecting and hiring personnel; recommending and implementing employee discipline; and providing training and assistance on tools and processes as needed.

Prepares and presents staff reports to the Personnel Board, City Council, and other audiences.

Develops, maintains, and administers rules, policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to human resources functions and activities; ensures that personnel policies and procedures are in compliance with State and federal laws.

Obtains, monitors, and supervises professional services and consultant work to ensure that project objectives, budgets and schedules are consistent and conform to City plans and policies.

Gathers a variety of statistical data and performs research and analysis of complex administrative, technical, or operational issues. Prepares feasibility studies and makes recommendations on the impact to the Department's operation. Interprets program and workforce analytics data, and prepares and presents associated recommendations.

Prepares and administers an HR division budget; monitors and approves expenditures.

May act on behalf of the Director of Human Resources or Assistant Director of Human Resources as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of principles, practices, trends, and methods of human resources administration, including those related to personnel selection, labor and employee relations, benefits administration, personnel administration, HRIS administration, worker's compensation and staff development

Ability to negotiate union contracts in a public sector environment

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Five years of recent, paid, professional-level public-sector, human resources experience in any of the following areas: employee relations, personnel administration, labor relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, or training and development. Two of the required years of experience must have included supervising professional staff.

Possession of a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our employees are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces and diversity of our employees. Join us!