*SALARY IS EFFECTIVE JUNE 27, 2019*  THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

Under administrative direction, the Human Resources Manager assists in the development and direction of the activities of the Human Resources Department with an emphasis on recruitment, testing, position classification, compensation, training, safety, labor relations, employee benefits, and other related duties as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: performs job analysis and classification studies; recommends and implements programs necessary to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; develops, coordinates, and implements employee training programs and maintains appropriate records; participates in various aspects of labor negotiations; interprets, prepares, and monitors compliance with approved labor agreements; coordinates the collection of information and investigations, and may conduct interviews, related to grievances and other employee complaints and concerns; recommends course of action, participates in the arbitration, grievance and hearing process; assists in the preparation and implementation of the departmental budget; conducts and responds to salary and compensation questions; assists in recruitment, selection, and benefits administration; develops forms and procedural manuals; drafts correspondence; provides information to departments and the public; serves as staff representative to the Risk Authority; represents the Human Resources Director at various meetings including appearing before the City Council and the Civil Service Commission; may act for the director in his/her absence; plans, directs and organizes worker's compensation activities; works with third party administrator on the Worker's Compensation Program and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources  Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, and five years of recent professional experience in public sector human resources in the areas of labor relations, classification and compensation, employee training and development, and general human resources administration.
 
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and procedures of human resources management, public administration and labor relations; principles and practices of employee recruitment and selection; methods of establishing and maintaining comprehensive classification and compensation plans; principles and methods of research and statistics; knowledge of equal opportunity statutes; and computers, work processing and spreadsheet programs.
 
Ability to:
Interpret and effectively apply personnel laws, rules, regulations, and procedures; prepare clear, concise, accurate, and effective reports, and other written materials; identify problem areas, collect and analyze data, draw valid conclusions from available information; and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; make oral presentations; deal tactfully and effectively with others in controversial or conflict situations; and maintain effective working relationships with officials, co-workers, and the public.

Selection Process:
Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications, appropriate background and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score in each of the test components. Applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the test date, time and location. The examination process will include an oral interview weighted at 100%.

Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as a part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list.

Accommodation:
Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

This position is a single-position class. The position is under the direction of the department head and has departmental responsibility.