The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco. Currently, the City Manager’s Office has an opening for a customer service oriented, human resources professional to join our team as the Human Resources Manager.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Manager, an at-will position, under general direction of the Assistant City Manager, recommends, develops, implements and evaluates goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to assigned human resource program functions, such as benefits, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, among others. Consults and collaborates with City departments, employees, labor organizations, commissions, advisory boards and the public on relevant aspects of assigned program area. This is a management classification located in the City’s central Human Resources Division with overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations, which has Citywide impact. The Human Resources Division is comprised of 3.0 FTE (1 Human Resources Manager, 2 Human Resources Analyst), who come together to support the full-service City-wide efforts of over 188 FTE and approximately 30 – 120 PTE.

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

• Interview, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff.
• Write and review policies, procedures and methods relative to assigned program; formulate, recommend and/or implement actions for program improvement;
• Meet with department management and staff on human resource issues.
• Interpret and explain provisions of applicable laws, rules, policies and agreements to City management, employees, employee organizations and the public.
• Assist in the selection and management of vendors, consultants and service providers; oversee compliance of consultants and vendors with contract provisions.
• Advise managers and employees on City procedures, benefits, and existing policies relative to assigned program.
• Coordinate and administer program activities such as open enrollment, Citywide classification studies, and executive recruitments, among others.
• Participates in the establishment of strategic short-term and long-range program plans.
• Assist in the development of the program budget.
• Prepare detailed and professional reports and other written communications, including policies and procedures, policies, executive summaries and statistical data.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations designed to educate and explain program services.
• Meet and/or negotiate with representatives of employee organizations.
• Collaborate with information systems staff to identify and evaluate assigned program's system/database needs and implement new systems or changes as necessary.
• Represent the department in meetings with the board, the executive team, labor organizations, and other community organizations or committees.
• Respond to inquiries, problems and complaints from applicants and hiring managers.
• Perform other related tasks as necessary.

Please note, job description is currently under review. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Highly desirable 5-7 years of Human Resources public sector experience with two years of supervisory leadership.

Training

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Business, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a closely related field highly desired.

License/Certification

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Human Resources professional certifications highly desired.

Retirement: California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS):

Miscellaneous Tier One – 2.5% @ 55 years of age for CalPERS classic members contribution.

Miscellaneous Tier Two – 2.0% @ 62 pension formula shall apply to those hired on or after January 1, 2013.

Health Benefits: Health benefits are offered through the CalPERS Health Program. The City will contribute toward the cost of health benefits to cover a majority of the premium, based on coverage level. Health In-Lieu Payment Plan: The City will pay a monthly taxable $550 in–lieu payment to eligible employees who decline coverage and certify eligibility for health coverage through another group health plan.

Dental and Vision: The City offers vision through VSP; dental through Delta Dental, typically covering 100% paid premiums of dental expenses and $2,000 lifetime orthodontic maximum for employee and dependents.

Vacation Leave: 11-27 days annually depending on years of service.

Holidays: 11 paid holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays annually.

Sick Leave: You will earn (1) day per month.

Administrative Leave: 72 hours per fiscal year.

Deferred Compensation: choice of three plans.

Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance: City provides paid long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through CONCERN. Click on the link for additional information: Benefits for Unrepresented

APPLICATION PROCESS, EXAMINATION, AND SELECTION PROCESS

This recruitment opens on January 17, 2024, and closes on February 18, 2024, at 11:59PM.

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpps.org, with cover letter and resume. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica . Deadline to apply is Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 11:59PM PDT.

Oral Panel Interviews will take place in-person Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Following the closing date, applications and resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will immediately be invited to the oral panel examination by March 4, 2024.

Human Resources has the right to revise this process as needed based on business needs.

After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a City of Pacifica background check, which includes but is not limited to the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan. Candidate will be asked to provide five professional references two of these references must be their immediate supervisor.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.