Human Resources Manager Job at Government Jobs in Norco

Human Resources Manager

Under administrative direction from the City Manager, administers the City of Norco's personnel management system, including the areas of labor negotiations, employee labor relations, recruitment and selection, compensation and classification, benefits, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary investigations, budget, risk management and related duties as necessary.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position.

Typical duties and responsibilities include:

• Administers Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and interacts with employee representatives and staff to interpret and explain provisions of the MOU terms within the context of Human Resources law.
• Assists the City Manager in labor relations and contract negotiations and ensures negotiated settlements are reduced to writing and incorporated into agreements.
• Research procedures, methods and legislation relative to public employer-employee relations and negotiations.
• Develops policies, procedures and recommendations as appropriate to implement best practices in human resources management.
• Counsels and advises managers and supervisors on issues governed by the collective bargaining agreements.
• Manages the operations of the Human Resources Department including recruitment/retention, drug testing, employee orientation and benefit administration.
• Reviews and evaluates the procedures and methods used in Human Resources for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develops, updates and administers personnel rules, regulations and relevant administrative policies for City-wide use.
• Researches and resolves grievances and suggest appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Assists departments in personnel administration through interpretation, explanation and consultation regarding provisions of laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Conducts administrative and personnel investigations related to policy violations and handles a variety of confidential issues.
• Performs critical personnel analysis and recommends solutions to complex issues and problems.
• Coordinates City-wide training programs and related projects with outside vendors and consultants.
• Provides training to City staff on human resources related topics.
• Coordinates Risk Management for the City, reviews, evaluates, and processes claims filed against the City working closely with claims administrators and City departments.
• Works closely with the third-party administrator to process claims and administers the workers' compensation program.

Supervision received: City Manager

Supervision exercised: As assigned

Contacts and relationships: This position has the majority of their interaction with the City Manager, City Department Heads, Third Party Administrators, Attorneys, and employees.

Qualification guidelines: The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this class are as follows:

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience: Seven years of human resources with some risk management experience that includes three (3) years of management and/or supervision.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology or equivalent field.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of applicable city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives. Knowledge of management and/or supervision. Knowledge of personnel, employee relations, workers' compensation and benefit practices and principles.
• Ability: Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and/or demands. Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying and implementing solutions to complex problems. Skill in responding and handling confidential issues and information. Skill in utilizing computer hardware, software and peripherals; researching. Skill in oral and written communications and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• License Required: Valid California Drivers' License.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is as follows: Education: Obtain a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent. AND Experience: Seven years' experience as a human resources generalist preferably in the Public Sector. Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and skills would be qualifying.
• Physical requirements: Work is performed in an office environment. Work requires occasional standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 10 pounds.