Bachelor's degree in human resources management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in human resources management, public or business administration or a closely related field is desirable.
Three years of increasingly responsible technical and/or professional experience performing human resources duties which has included recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration or related human resources function
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of human resources management
Methods and techniques of recruitment and selection, compensation, classification, and job evaluation, benefit administration and labor and employee relations
Principles and practices of program, project and services organization, administration and management
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and policies relating to public personnel administration
Methods and procedures for conducting research, data and statistical analysis
Records management principles, practices and methods
Customer service principles, practices and methods
Report writing techniques and proper English usage
Ability to:
Analyze problems, identify alternate solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and provide recommendations in support of goals
Keep abreast of current developments within Human Resources
Interpret and apply relevant laws and regulations
Gather and analyze statistical data as well as conduct and provide salary survey data
Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Read, interpret and explain Memorandums of Understandings (MOUs)
Check words and numbers quickly and accurately and reconcile figures
Calculate percentages and perform other mathematical functions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Independently assimilate facts and draw sound conclusions
Effectively prepare, review and revise reports and documents for completeness
Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines
Plan and organize information in a manner that facilitates understanding by employees
Evaluate and recommend improvements in operations, policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City
Administrators, Department Heads, employees, third-party administrators and insurance companies
Provide effective customer service
Skill in:
The use of a computer and various software packages such as word processing and spreadsheets.