Public HR Leader: Strategy, Labor & Benefits

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

Job summary

The City of Stockton is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to assist the Director in planning, directing and managing the City Human Resources Department. The role oversees program areas including workforce planning, labor/employee relations, risk services and employee benefits, and may serve as Director in the Director’s absence.

This leadership position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of professional HR experience, with a minimum of three years in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and six years of professional HR experience.
• Three years of management or supervisory experience in a generalist HR capacity.
• Public agency experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing HR goals, objectives, and standards.
• Prepare and administer the department’s budget and monitor expenditures.
• Supervise professional and technical staff and coordinate with departments on HR matters.
• Represent the City in negotiations and manage labor relations activities.
• Provide guidance on interpretation of agreements and compliance with laws.

Skills

HR program management

Labor relations

Policy interpretation

Budget development

Analytical reasoning

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration

MS in HR Management/JD/MPA/MBA substitutions

Job description

The City of Stockton is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to assist the Director in planning, directing and managing the City Human Resources Department. The role oversees program areas including workforce planning, labor/employee relations, risk services and employee benefits, and may serve as Director in the Director’s absence.

This leadership position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of professional HR experience, with a minimum of three years in a