HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

City of Solana Beach; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

CalPERS retirement

457 Deferred Compensation

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

Holidays and leave

Vacation accrual

Vacation cash out

Sick leave

Car allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

City of Solana Beach seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead City HR operations and oversee employee programs. The role will manage workforce planning, benefits coordination, compliance, and employee relations in a municipal setting.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including substantial health coverage, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, and professional development support. Salary and full details are provided in the official posting.

Job description

THE POSITION

Human Resources Manager Job Announcement

Deadline to Apply: Monday, September 21, 2026

Human Resources Manager Job Description

City of Solana Beach

Executive and Management Employees' Benefits

FY 2026/2027

• Group Health Insurance
• The City provides up to $1,890 per month in a Cafeteria Health Plan, which allows employees to purchase a medical insurance plan through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Dental and Vision insurance plans are also available. Opt-out option is capped at $475 per month for employees hired on or after July 1, 2021.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• The City provides Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, which provides employees the option of setting aside pre‑tax dollars for reimbursement of eligible health care or dependent care expenses. The Flexible Spending Accounts are established under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and are administered by a third‑party administrator.
• Retirement
• The City provides retirement benefits through CalPERS using a 2% at 60 for Classic members (as defined by CalPERS) and 2% at 62 retirement formula mandated under the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
• 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan
• The City will contribute $1 for each $1 contributed to a 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan by each employee, with an annual cap of $2,000 per year. Management employees must have an active account with either of the 457 plan providers (MissionSquare or CalPERS).
• Life Insurance
• The City provides Management employees with life insurance equivalent to 1x their annual base salary, at no cost to the employee.
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) paid by the City for all Management employees.
• Holidays
• The City observes 13-full day holidays each year. In addition, the City provides three (3) “floating” holidays per year, which are credited in January (1) and July (2). Additionally, City Administrative Office (City Hall) will be closed from December 24th through January 1st each year.
• Vacation and Management Leave
• Vacation accrual for Management employees is based on years of continuous service. Employees, who complete up to 35 months, accrue 3.08/hppp; 36 to 59 months, accrue 4.62/hppp; 60 to 119 months, accrue 6.461/hppp; 120 to 179 months, accrue 7.38/hppp; and 180+ months, accrue 8.31/hppp. Additionally, on July 1st of each year, Executive Management receives 80-hours of Management Leave and mid-level managers receive 40-hours of Management Leave.
• Vacation Leave Cash Out
• Management employees, at their sole discretion, may cash out accrued vacation leave in December of each year as long as they meet certain criteria outlined in the City’s Administrative Policy No. 42.
• Sick Leave
• Management employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per biweekly pay period. There shall be no limit to the amount of sick leave that an employee may accumulate. Each year, employees may convert up to 60 hours of sick leave to vacation leave on their employment anniversary, depending on sick leave balance and usage.
• Car Allowance
• Executive management employees receive $495 per month, towards a car allowance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Management employees may receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement for college-level courses for additional training. Courses must be approved in advance.
• Gym/Health Club Wellness Reimbursement
• Management employees may receive up to $480 per year for an annual gym or health/fitness membership (fees and/or dues).