Human Resources Manager

City of Rosemead; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rosemead seeks a proactive Human Resources Manager to lead the HR Division, oversee recruitment, onboarding, classification and compensation, and labor relations. The ideal candidate will apply knowledge of federal and state laws to support City departments with confidential, professional guidance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or Public Administration and four years of public-sector HR generalist experience, including two years in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; AND four years of public sector HR generalist experience; Two of the required four years of experience must include leading and coordinating the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the HR Division.
• Provides employment-related services to City departments and employees; offers advice on dispute resolution and interpretation of policies.

Skills

HR management

Labor relations

Recruitment

Policy interpretation

Employee relations

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business/Public Admin

Job description

City of Rosemead – HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

The City of Rosemead offers an outstanding career opportunity for an innovative, knowledgeable, and dedicated professional to develop, plan, and manage, the programs and activities of the Human Resources Division. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in recruitment, onboarding, classification and compensation, labor relations, among other areas of expertise, and has tangible experience with federal and state laws and regulations, in the areas of Human Resources.

COMPENSATION

The monthly salary range for this position is $10,107-$13,186; placement within this range is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package and a 4/10 work schedule.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Completed City of Rosemead employment application, cover letter, and resume are required.

Failure to include a cover letter and resume with your completed application, may be subject to disqualification from the recruitment and selection process.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 25th, 2026

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the City Manager or his/her designee, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Human Resources Division; provides employment related service to City departments and employees; provides complex and responsible support in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages the Human Resources Division (HR) to achieve the City’s customer service and team orientation goals; provides leadership and guidance to assure that HR policies are consistent with City guidelines and regulatory compliance requirements; exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes issues and recommends and implements solutions.
• Manages all HR functions and activities, including recruitment & selection, employee & labor relations, classification & compensation, training & development, benefits & claims administration, organizational development, and worker’s compensation; develops and implements personnel policy updates, and develops recommendations for HR policy and procedural improvements.
• Evaluates HR programs, services, and activities to assure that appropriate services are provided; identifies and resolves problems; prepares and presents staff reports of HR activities.
• Provides advice and consultation to management on dispute resolution, performance issues, and the interpretation and application of City policies and procedures; mediates employee relations issues and disciplinary actions, while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Counsels employees on personnel policies and procedures; investigates complaints and provides advice and assistance on employment issues and procedural options; assures the consistent interpretation and application of federal and state rules, regulations, and labor law.
• Coordinates labor relations functions, including contract language, cost proposals and negotiations; interprets policies and collective bargaining agreements; confers with bargaining units to coordinate discussions and proposals with the employee association; assures effective communication of labor relations issues.
• Manages assigned staff; schedules and assigns tasks and priorities; monitors work, develops skills, and evaluates performance; assures the quality of the HR activities, services, and work products, and assures required deadlines are met.
• Manages the technical HR recordkeeping process and procedures; assures compliance with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, [U.S.C. § 552A].
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; AND four years of public sector Human Resources generalistexperience; Two of the required four years of experience must include leading and coordinating the work of others.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Federal and state laws and statutes governing HR functions and procedures, including California Public Employment Relations Board, and the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.
• Techniques for effective management of Human Resources and employee relations issues.
• Principles and practices of public sector personnel administration, performance management, recruiting, organizational development, budgets, and effective customer service.
• Principles and practices of benefits program design, compensation and classification, risk management and safety, contract management, and project management.
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for public sector employees.
• Principles and practices of confidential records management and file maintenance.

SKILL IN

• Understanding, interpreting, and applying City policies and procedures, applicable federal and state rules and regulations, and prevailing labor law.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making appropriate decisions, while assuring compliance with City rules, goals, and objectives.
• Monitoring and controlling the confidentiality of City information, according to the standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, [5USC § 552A].
• Monitoring changes in state and federal regulations, standards, legislation, labor law and best practices; and developing and recommending improvements in HR policy and procedures.
• Resolving disputes and grievances and bringing people together to solve problems.
• Developing and recommending compensation and benefits programs, policies, and practices.
• Negotiating labor agreements and writing labor contract provisions.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of division staff.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, contractors, and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment. May be required to travel to various sites, locations and/or events. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours; employees are required to assume duties of a disaster worker in the event of a locally declared emergency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Rosemead to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, age, sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, or heterosexuality), military and veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Rosemead is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

Legal Right to Work in the United States

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

Emergency Disaster Worker

City of Rosemead employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

Provisions

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

CITY OF ROSEMEAD

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

Alfred Hau, Office SpecialistHuman Resources

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"The City of Rosemead is an Equal Opportunity Employer"