Human Resources Manager

Sonomacity; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonomacity is looking for a Human Resources Manager to plan and direct HR activities including recruitment, training, and employee benefits administration. The successful candidate will manage the HR budget and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws while promoting a positive work environment.

You will need a bachelor's degree and five years of HR experience, including supervisory roles. Key responsibilities also involve developing HR goals, policies, and procedures while fostering effective relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in Human Resources management.
• Two years of supervisory responsibility.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal HR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct Human Resource activities including recruitment and classification.
• Oversee development of training and professional development programs.
• Prepare and administer the Human Resources budget.

Skills

Public sector human resources administration

Employee training development

Organizational analysis

Leadership practices

Budgeting procedures

Personnel management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

To plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of Human Resources including Citywide
training, organizational development, recruitment and selection, classification and
compensation, benefits administration and payroll and personnel actions; to coordinate
activities with other departments; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the City
Manager and/or Designee.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from the City Manager and/or designee.

May exercise supervision over assigned professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement Human Resources goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, organize and direct Human Resource activities including recruitment and selection,
  benefits, and maintenance of the City’s classification and compensation plan.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Human Resources work plan; assign
  work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products,
  methods, and procedures.
• Prepare the Human Resources budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the
  forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer
  the approved budget.
• Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct
  performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and
  high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
• Develop, manage, evaluate, and implement the City’s classification and compensation plan,
  policies, processes, and procedures.
• Oversee and assist in the development of recommendations for position allocations; assist in
  the development of salary and total compensation survey and resultant salary
  recommendations.
• Develop, manage, and implement the City’s training and professional development program by
  compiling and evaluating information about organizational needs, conducting needs
  assessments; monitor training programs to ensure consistent presentation of the City’s mission,
  policies and procedures and quality customer service.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures regarding organizational restructuring, training,
  continuing education, career development, succession planning, process improvement and
  change management.
• Represent Human Resources to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside
  community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the
  public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, respect, and fun.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public sector human resources administration to include
  recruitment and selection, classification and pay, organizational analysis and
  development, performance management, employee benefits administration, leave
  management administration, deferred compensation, and public retirement systems.
• Principles and practices of employee training development and successful adult learning
  methods.
• Organization, structure, and operations of public sector organizations.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Modern office procedures and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.

Ability to:

• Organize and direct the Human Resources division operations, ensuring compliance with
  City policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws, and regulations.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff
  reports; know laws, regulations, and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff;
  problem solve department related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and
  explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently
  twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine
  manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written
  means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Organize, implement, and direct the City’s classification and compensation plan;
  employee and labor relations activities; and comprehensive benefit programs.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed
  actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
  of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in Human Resources
  management, including two years of supervisory responsibility.
• Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with
  major course work in human resources, business administration, public
  administration, organizational development, or a related field.

License and Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of
appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability
will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.