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DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Manager oversees and coordinates the day-to-day human resources operations and is expected to perform professional human resources and administrative work. The Human Resources Manager manages, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Human Resources Manager (HRM) is a single position classification in the Human Resources Department responsible for the supervision of staff in a number of program areas including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, disability and leave management, employee and labor relations, investigations, risk management, human resource information systems and record keeping and retention.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only)
- Plans, directs, and coordinates work activities of staff in the Human Resources Department.
- Assists the HR Director in the planning, development, and carrying out of high-quality operations for the Department; assists in the development and implementation of initiatives.
- Provides information and assists with the development and implementation of various policies and procedures.
- Coordinates human resources and staffing planning activities with the various City Departments. Monitors and reviews personnel activities for consistency and propriety with regard to the City’s goals, policies, and procedures.
- Represents the City in and participates in the City's labor relations and labor contract (MOU) negotiation activities.
- Manages and participates in the full recruitment cycle; determines and develops examination materials; oversees the certification and hiring process.
- Supervises and participates in leave management activities including but not limited to: FML/CFRA administration, temporary modified work, reasonable accommodation, worker’s compensation and return to work programs.
- Under direction, conducts classification and compensation studies including desk audits; recommends and executes the creation and revision of classification specifications and salaries.
- Responds to and directs necessary actions to resolve matters identified by the Human Resources Director, City department staff, and employee organizations.
- Assists in meet and confers and the planning and conducting of labor negotiations.
- Conduct investigations in response to allegations of harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, and retaliation.
- Responsible for overseeing risk management activities including the various insurance programs.
- Develop and facilitate trainings and development opportunities within the workforce, on relevant subject matter as directed
- Represents and acts in the absence of the Human Resources Director.
- Facilitates the City’s Safety committee and coordinates related training and development programs.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Of:
- Principles and practices of public sector human resources administration.
- Health and welfare benefits administration.
- Principles and practices of employer-employee relations (Meyers-Milias-Brown Act), classification and compensation relative to Merit System Principles, recruitment and examination, affirmative action and staff development.
- Workers Compensation law, regulations and procedures applicable to municipal agencies, for safety and non-safety employees.
- Principles of supervision and management.
Ability To:
- Analyze complex personnel and organizational problems, and develop effective resolutions, and implement effective courses of action.
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate a complex and comprehensive human resources management programs.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels and external agencies.
- Select, train, assign, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff.
- Communication effectively, orally and in writing.
- Advance the use of technology in human resource processes.
- Keep abreast of current and new labor laws.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of experience and education:
Education: A bachelor's degree with a major in Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Science, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or related.
And
Experience: five (5) years of full-time human resources experience including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Additional years of experience in supervising others.
- Possession of a professional credential in Human Resources, such as PHR/SHRM-CP, PHR/SPHR or program specific credentials such as L&D, ARM, CEBS, CPSP, or similar.
- Experience working in a public agency is highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The City of Union City is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Union City will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
Retirement: CalPERS enrollment in either 2%@60 (Classic Employees) or the new 2%@62 (New Employees) formula is dependent on the individual’s eligibility. The City does not participate in Social Security therefore there are no Social Security tax deductions (except 1.45% Medicare).
Medical/Dental/Vision: The City provides the employee up to $2,000 per month toward medical, dental and vision premium.
Deferred Compensation Plan: The City contributes $100/mo. into a 401(a) tax-deferred plan on behalf of the employee. A 457b Deferred Comp Plan and a ROTH IRA are also available on a voluntary basis.
Leaves: Employees shall accrue 3.08 hours of vacation leave per pay period limited to two times their maximum annual accrual rate. The City will provide the employee with 70 hours of administrative leave annually (prorated based on hire date). Employees shall accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period without limit on accumulation.
Holidays: 12 holidays and 24 floating holiday hours.
Life Insurance: Premium is paid by the City. Life insurance and AD&D is equal to $100,000 coverage each. Additional voluntary supplemental life insurance is available.
Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term disability insurance premium based on salary. Employee contribution required.
Special Instructions
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application and Supplemental Questionnaire should be completed on-line via the CalOpps website by 11:59 PM on July 14, 2025.
The selection process may consist of, but limited to one or more of the following components:
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Written Exam
- Performance Exam
- Oral Interview
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE*
Monday, July 14, 2025 @ 11:59 PM: Deadline for Filing
Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Review of Minimum Qualifications
Monday, July 21, 2025: Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified
Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Oral Interviews (Round 1)
Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Oral Interviews (Round 2)
Monday, August 18, 2025: Oral Interviews (Round 3)
*The City may update the timeline and the recruitment components at any time. Affected applicants will be properly notified.
Resumes may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Applicants who are invited to continue in the selection process will be notified by e-mail. Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established. Additional vacancies that occur for this classification may be hired from the list.
As part of the application process, you may be requested to furnish certain criminal history.