Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manages one or more of the major functions of Human Resources including employee relations; labor relations; recruitment, examination and selection; human resources information systems, classification and compensation; salary and fringe benefit administration; occupational and health and safety programs; workers compensation; employee development and training programs to enhance City service levels and employee skills and abilities;
- Supervises managerial, technical, clerical, and lead staff to include; prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations;
- Provides support in Human Resources Information System development and upgrades;
- Provide support in labor management contract negotiations, processing or grievances, administration of existing employee contracts and agreements;
- Perform day to day responsibilities including benefits administration, Workers’ Compensation, investigation, classification and compensation studies, recruitment, training and staff development;
- Prepare and present Agenda Reports for City Council;
- Negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues;
- Explain and interpret Human Resources Department programs, policies, and activities including negotiating and resolving sensitive human resources issues;
- Manage, train and evaluate HR staff and develop processes designed to support a continuous learning environment;
- Supports the implementation of departments and/or Citywide goals, objectives, policies and procedures; analyzes and recommend strategies to improve effectiveness of operational studies; recommended modifications to the Human Resources Department activities with those of other department, division and outside agencies and organizations.
- Represents the Human Resources Department in division, interdepartmental, outside agency and public meetings;
- Participate and attend a variety of professional group meetings, committees and task forces, stay abreast of new trends and innovation in the field of human resources and benefit;
- Conducts research and analysis of complex technical issues; evaluates options and makes recommendations for action; prepares staff reports and recommendations;
- Prepares the division budget, recommends allocation of division funds within guidelines; monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget, manages contractual services;
- Develop and implement strategic short term and long-range division planning;
- May act as the Director of Human Resources in his/her absence; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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