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DEFINITION

The Human Resources Manager is a key member of the City’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and is assigned to the City Manager’s Office. Under direction of the City Manager, the Human Resources Manager oversees, organizes and directs the human resources operations for the City, including employee relations; recruitment and selection; classification; compensation; benefits administration; safety; payroll; employee health and rehabilitation; training and risk management and workers compensation. The Human Resources Manager provides operational and strategic advice and support to the City Manager and the SMT; directs, coordinates, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; and performs related work.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Human Resources Manager performs complex and politically sensitive tasks including functioning as the City’s Personnel Director ( as defined in the City’s Personnel Rules, Employee Relations Resolution, and applicable State and Federal law and regulations). Appropriate judgment is essential to this position, as incumbents are expected to use professional judgement and skills in establishing relationships working with employees, employee bargaining groups, regulatory agencies, other cities, regional authorities, and professional organizations. Strategic thinking is also essential to this position, including the ability to see emerging trends and develop strategies to succeed in a changing environment. Community sensitivity and cultural intelligence are crucial to this position, including engaging and being able to effectively communicate to a very culturally diverse community for the purpose of recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce that represents the Union City community. Creativity is paramount in developing and implementing effective HR programs, including marketing and public information programs, preparing grant applications, and developing new programs to increase the level of employee productivity and engagement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)

• As a member of the SMT, advises the City Manager on human resources management issues and formulation of City personnel policies and procedures;
• Plans, directs, organizes and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff in the Human Resources Department relating to the City’s personnel management program, employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations; 
• Coordinates human resources and staffing planning activities with the various City Departments;
• Represents the City in and oversees the City's labor relations and labor contract (MOU) negotiation activities;
• Monitors and reviews personnel activities for consistency and propriety with regard to the City’s goals, policies, and procedures;
• Oversees the employee recruitment, examination, hiring and retention programs for the City; 
• Coordinates special human resources project activities for the City; 
• Supervises Human Resources, Payroll and other support staff; 
• Manages budget for Human Resources/Payroll. 
• Oversees nondiscrimination, human resources compliance and equal employment opportunity programs and initiatives for the City; 
• Oversees department timekeeping and payroll processes ensuring coordination and adherence to City, State and Federal requirements; 
• Develops and implements employee recognition programs and works to enhance employee morale; 
• Supervises worker’s compensation and return to work programs. 
• Chairs the City’s Safety committee and coordinates all training and development programs city-wide. 
• As a member of the SMT, advises the City Manager and the Director of Finance on various human resources management issues and formulation of City personnel policies and procedures;

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