The City of Glendora is recruiting for an exciting new position in the Human Resources Division of the Administrative Services Department. This position will provide direct, hands on oversight of the Human Resources team. The ideal candidate has proven labor negotiation skills, has implemented a wide array of policies and can effectively evaluate processes and recommend updating efficiencies. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Human Resources professional to provide guidance and mentorship to an eager and talented team while striving to achieve City goals. If the idea of integrating modern ideas with demonstrated Human Resources practices excites you, we invite your application!
Under general direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Division including supervision of staff, recruitments, labor relations, employee benefits, policy development and implementation; provides responsible and complex administrative support to the Administrative Services Director; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; performs related duties as required.
Some of the typical duties of the Assistant Director-Human Resources include but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists the Director in managing the Human Resources Division activities including; labor negotiations; contracts management and negotiations, personnel issues, recruitment and selection processes, training and orientation programs, administration of City’s classification, job evaluation and performance appraisal systems.
- Participates in managing the development and implementation of division goals, objectives and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures; and manages division budget.
- Participates in establishing appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements change, allocates resources accordingly.
- Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates Human Resources personnel; provides or coordinates staff training and development programs; works with employees to correct deficiencies; participates in the implementation of discipline and termination procedures.
- Plans and directs administration of City’s benefits programs; negotiate for contracted benefits including but not limited to; medical, dental, life insurance, LTD and other related coverages.
- Directs the preparation and maintenance of personnel records and reports, appraisal database and employee evaluation programs, oversees administration of personnel rules and any other publications on employee working conditions and benefits.
- Assists in administering employee disciplinary policies and procedures including providing guidance to staff, administering formal procedures and responses to personnel complaints and grievances.
- Assists in monitoring and evaluating legislative, regulatory, and other governing body rulemaking changes that may have an impact on City personnel matters.
- Serves as a Human Resources liaison with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Explains Division programs, policies and activities.
- Participates in various task forces and project groups; participates in feasibility studies.
- Provides staff assistance to the Director; prepares and presents agenda reports and other necessary correspondence; conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to division programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Represents Human Resources division to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the Human Resources field; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
- Serves on the management team and/or conducts labor negotiations in the City labor relations process; implements and monitors Memoranda of Understanding; counsels and advises on a range of labor-management problems.
- Monitors and assists in managing the City’s risk management program as requested by the Director, which includes the City’s Workers’ Compensation program including correspondence with third part administrator, coordination of workplace safety and recommendations of programs.
For a complete job description, applicants may go to the City’s website at cityofglendora.org or contact the Human Resources Department.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major work in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field and five years of progressively responsible experience and demonstrated leadership with broad responsibilities for human resources functions including recruitment, training, classification and compensation analysis, labor relations and worker’s compensation.
Knowledge and Skill Levels:
Thorough knowledge of modern principles, practices and procedures of human resources administration, including labor relations, affirmative action, classification and compensation, recruitment, selection, performance evaluation and training; Federal and State laws, regulations and administrative rules as the relate to human resource management, workers' compensation; fiscal planning and budget allocation techniques; claims processing, adjusting and reporting techniques; office management and recordkeeping principles, methods and procedures; statistical, research and survey methods and techniques, principles and practices of supervision, training and budget administration; labor relations laws, practices and procedures; computers and computer applications; report writing methods and techniques.
Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 at 4:00 PM
INTERVIEWS: TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 3, 2019
A completed online employment application is required and must be submitted at www.calopps.org. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed, and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application available at CalOpps. Certificates, resumes, and cover letters must be uploaded with your application on the CalOpps website. The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability. Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process.
