Strategic HR & Risk Manager — Public Service

City of Barstow (CA); Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Barstow seeks an experienced Human Resources/Risk Manager to lead HR and risk management programs, strengthen labor relations, and provide strategic guidance to department leaders. The role emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and public service in a forward-thinking organization.

Under the City Manager’s direction, the incumbent will supervise staff, manage recruitment, compensation, and benefits programs, and develop policies to improve operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, risk management, or a related field; five years of HR experience including labor negotiations.
• Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of public sector labor relations, employee relations, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises recruitment and selection processes, including job ads, interviews, and eligibility lists.
• Supervises benefits administration and workers’ compensation programs; conducts surveys.
• Oversees EEO, ADA, training, orientation, and personnel records maintenance.
• Develops HR and risk management policies to improve operations and efficiency.
• Analyzes proposed legislation and its impact on employees and the city; prepares positions.
• Represents the city in meetings; manages budgets and procurement related to HR/risk.
• Manages employee evaluation system and training needs; develops programs.
• Develops classification and compensation systems; updates job descriptions.
• Selects and trains HR personnel; oversees disciplinary processes.
• Prepares public employee handbooks and related publications.

Skills

Public administration

Budget preparation and analysis

Human resources

Management

Organizational development

Policies and procedures

Supervision/leadership

Communication with diverse groups

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, risk management, or related field

Five years of HR experience including labor negotiations

Master’s degree (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS/HR software

Job description

The City of Barstow seeks an experienced Human Resources/Risk Manager to lead HR and risk management programs, strengthen labor relations, and provide strategic guidance to department leaders. The role emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and public service in a forward-thinking organization.

Under the City Manager’s direction, the incumbent will supervise staff, manage recruitment, compensation, and benefits programs, and develop policies to improve operations.