Police Department HR & Payroll Leader

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is seeking a Personnel Administrator (Administrative Officer) to provide leadership for personnel and payroll services in the Police Department. The position reports to the Business Operations Bureau Chief and serves on Command Staff.

The role drives labor relations, recruitment, training, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with Civil Service rules and Memoranda of Understanding across multiple union contracts. A full-time in-office schedule is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in labor relations, payroll services, and personnel management.
• Public sector experience and knowledge of Civil Service rules are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and payroll processing for a large police department.
• Maintain employee records and documentation across divisions; ensure compliance.
• Lead labor relations, grievance handling, and pre-arbitration investigations.
• Coordinate with Finance and HR to ensure payroll requirements and compliance.
• Provide guidance on personnel policies, Civil Service Rules, and MOU compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Labor relations

Payroll services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration

Master’s Degree in Public Administration/HR (Desirable)

Job description

The City of Long Beach is seeking a Personnel Administrator (Administrative Officer) to provide leadership for personnel and payroll services in the Police Department. The position reports to the Business Operations Bureau Chief and serves on Command Staff.

The role drives labor relations, recruitment, training, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with Civil Service rules and Memoranda of Understanding across multiple union contracts. A full-time in-office schedule is required.