JOB
Come Join Our Team!THE CITY OF NOVATO IS RECRUITINGFORHUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERApplication Deadline: Continuous Until FilledThe City of Novato is searching for an experienced, transformative, and dynamic leader who possesses the creativity, flexibility, and leadership skills to function effectively as a working Human Resources Manager. The ideal candidate is a seasoned human resource professional with vast experience working in the public sector. Excellent communication skills are paramount in this role. The selected candidate will be an exceptionally strong verbal and written communicator who values the art of listening, encourages diversity of thought, the exchange of viewpoints, and experiences, and possesses the utmost integrity and discretion to view issues objectively and maximize collaborative effort to find workable solutions. The successful candidate will ensure the optimal use of department and organizational resources, assessing and developing safe work policies and practices, along with attracting, investing, and retaining the best talent available. Employee engagement will also be key in this role, with a strong focus on cultivating diversity, inclusion, equity, and access, as well as fostering extraordinary internal customer service amongst employees.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe Human Resources Department provides centralized services to all City departments. Services include recruitment, classification and compensation, labor relations, employee relations, benefits administration, Workers' Compensation, risk management, training, organizational development, and health and wellness programs. The Human Resources team is actively engaged in seeking innovative solutions to meet the needs of a modern environment, connect with its clients, and exceed customer expectations.THE CITY OF NOVATONovato residents enjoy a thriving and family-oriented community with abundant educational, recreational, retail, and business opportunities. The residents are actively involved in important local decisions about quality of life issues and the future direction of their City as the City Council encourages a high level of interaction between its citizenry and city government so that important issues are vigorously debated and discussed. With a population of nearly 56,000, the community continues to foster a small town atmosphere due to its low population density, large amount of open space and parks, vibrant downtown, and engaged community members. With an abundance of natural beauty, a rich history, comfortable neighborhoods, a diversified economy, and a promising life sciences industry, the City is well-positioned to continue to thrive into the 21st century!POSITION SPECIFICATIONSThese specifications are not intended to present an exhaustive list of the entire range of duties performed by the employee in this single position classification.To supervise and participate in professional and technical work in a variety of human resources program areas, including recruitment, examination, classification, salary and benefits administration, facilitation, mediation, equal employment opportunity and administration of the merit system. This position leads major projects and conducts assignments with City-wide impact. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDDirection is provided by the City Manager. Responsibilities include direct supervision of Human Resources Department staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide overall management and administration of all human resources functions, including but not limited to, recruitment, classification and compensation, labor relations, employee benefits, benefits administration, workers' compensation, risk management, training, organizational development, health and wellness programs, and employee engagement initiatives.Coordinate labor relations activities and assist with the resolution of employee relations problems, including the proper processing of grievances.Supervise and participate in recruitment activities, conducting high-level or difficult recruitment as assigned.Administer risk, liability and workers compensation insurance programs.Administer DOT random drug testing program.Supervise, train and evaluate professional and technical staff.Interpret and administer City, State and Federal Personnel Rules and Regulations.Develop, evaluate and validate selection instruments and examination methods.Supervise and conduct position classification studies; develop class concepts based on job analyses, position audits and organizational studies; write class specifications and recommend salary rates for new classifications.Supervise and conduct salary and benefit surveys, analyze data and make recommendations; supervise and participate in organization and staffing studies in City departments.Counsel employees, management, other departments, outside agencies and the public on personnel-related matters.Supervise, coordinate and participate in special projects or programs as assigned.Prepare departmental budget.Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.Prepare a variety of correspondence and reports.May represent the City at professional gatherings, public meetings and within the organization.Oversee and participate in the development of new or revised city-wide Human Resources policies, departmental operating procedures, including those related to computerization.Investigate and make every effort to diligently and thoroughly resolve complaints regarding Personnel Department actions or interpretations.Assist in preparing information for City Council agendas; may make presentations before City Council, community organizations, and other interested groups.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITIONSEssential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Physical Skills: Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and maintain sustained posture in a seated or standing position for prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and to make public presentations; lift and carry up to 5lbs of files, and materials. Work Environment: Mobility to work in a typical office and/or field setting. SELECTION PROCESSIt is important to complete all required application materials, including the supplemental questionnaire and any required additional documents. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Qualified applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to continue in the selection process which may consist solely of an application screening, or may include a written examination, skills assessment, oral appraisal interview, assessment center, or other activity selected by the Human Resources Department and the hiring department. As a result of the selection process an eligibility list of qualified candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies as long as the eligibility list remains active. Candidates who score the highest in the selection process will be required to pass a reference and background exam prior to receiving a conditional job offer. Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen examination prior to receiving a final job offer.APPLICATION PROCEDUREOnly Online Applications will be accepted. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates must complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire is part of the application; please provide sufficient detail to enable your answers to be rated. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous Until FilledAccommodation: Applicants who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing hr@novato.org upon submittal of application. The City of Novato is an Equal Opportunity Employer