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The City of San Mateo Human Resources Department is looking for a

Deputy Director of Human Resources

Why Join Our Department

The City of San Mateo’s Human Resources Department recruits and supports high-performing employees who work as one to serve the San Mateo Community. We are looking for a forward-thinking professional with a passion for Human Resources to join our team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse organization and make valuable contributions for the benefit of the City of San Mateo’s dedicated employees. You will work with motivated, intelligent, and creative people.

What You'll Do

Under general direction, assists the Human Resources Director in the administration, planning, and coordination of the operations of major functional areas of the Human Resources Department; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Human Resources Director.

Examples of essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of human resources services and programs, processes, and practices. Assess and monitor workload, staffing levels, and resources. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations and make recommendations.
• Coordinate activities between major departmental divisions and/or sections to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations.
• Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating the Human Resources Department’s work plan.
• Serve as an active member of the City’s negotiation team as assigned
• Represent the Human Resources Department in meetings with other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and interpret Human Resources Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues; and provide advice and assistance to management staff regarding personnel matters.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with policies, contracts, Federal, State and local human resources management regulations; review and analyze reports, legislation, court cases, and related personnel matters.
• Act as liaison with regulatory agencies to address formal complaints of harassment and discrimination; and prepare reports and documents as required. 
• Select, supervise, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; develop and implement action plans to address work deficiencies.
• Provide consultation to departmental managers on a variety of human resources matters; discuss organizational problems, develop alternatives and strategies for dealing with those problems; and assist in implementation of solutions, as necessary.
• Assist in the development and administration of the Human Resources Department budget, including the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Assist in monitoring and approving expenditures.
• Assist with coordinating Human Resources Department activities with those of other departments, divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Human Resources Director, City Manager, and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Research, collect, compile, and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized human resources topics; prepare comprehen­sive technical records, reports, and summaries to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommen­da­tions.
• Assist in the development and revisions of City policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in monitoring legislation and analyzing proposed legislation to determine impact on human resources operations and programs.
• Prepare and direct the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, and other written materials.
• Serve as liaison with employees, public and private organizations, community groups, and other organizations; provide information and assistance regarding human resources programs and services; receive and respond to complaints and questions relating to human resources; review problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in a variety of committees and task forces; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of human resources and benefits.
• Assume responsibility for the department's operations in the absence of the Director of Human Resources, and as needed. Represents the Director of Human Resources in a variety of meetings and committees.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned