Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Division is responsible for overseeing the management of personnel services including recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations, training, and maintaining the personnel classification system. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources functions, including recruitment and selection, discipline, labor relations, benefits administration, performance evaluation, and compensation and classification; serve as the City's labor negotiator. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced human resources professional with a strong understanding of public sector personnel management, labor relations, and organizational development. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills and have experience negotiating labor agreements.



The City of Lodi is home to 68,000 residents, ideally located adjacent to Highway 99 and I-5, 34 miles south of Sacramento, 10 miles north of Stockton and 90 miles east of San Francisco.  Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Lodi is renowned for its rich history, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional quality of life. With a thriving wine industry, vibrant downtown, and a strong sense of community, Lodi is an ideal place to live, work, and grow.


Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION:
Responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources functions, including recruitment and selection, discipline, labor relations, benefits administration, performance evaluation, and compensation and classification; serve as the City's labor negotiator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:
Receives general direction from the Assistant City Manager/Internal Services Director and exercises direct supervision of assigned staff.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of Human Resources including recruitment and selection, discipline, labor relations, benefits administration, performance evaluation, and classification and compensation functions.

Provides expert professional assistance to City management staff regarding human resources and related matters including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Catastrophic and Military Leave; coordination of leave with Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Americans with Disability ACT (ADA), Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Workers Compensation provisions; remain knowledgeable of current legislation and court decisions affecting public personnel management

Assisting in the generation of operational goals and analyzing the distribution of work to achieve these objectives; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels, including type of position best suitable to the needs of the City.

Receives Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and other complaints; coordinate the response process with the City Attorney and affected departments.

Advises the City Council, City Manager, department heads, and other managers on labor relations; negotiates memorandum of understanding and side agreements with employees groups; represents the City in grievance and disciplinary actions; conducts internal investigations; represents the City at unemployment appeal hearings.

Manage the development, revision, and application of the City's Rules for Personnel Administration, Employer/Employee Relations Agreement, and City policies and procedures related to human resources;

Provides responsible staff assistance to senior management; conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; prepares City Council communications, resolutions, and other reports related to personnel matters.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of human resources; incorporates new developments as appropriate

Develop and manage classification and compensation functions and monitor impacts of classification process/changes as required.

Oversee budget preparation of the division; forecast division funds needed for staffing, citywide benefits, services, and administer the approved budget; supervises the maintenance of employee records including hires, terminations, promotions, and other personnel data

Manages Safety and Non-Safety disability retirements.

Responsible for personnel organizational systems, training, and employment development.

Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of public personnel administration, including methods and techniques used in labor relations, recruitment and selection, testing, classification and pay, salary and benefits administration, career development and equal opportunity;

Principles and practices of labor relations including negotiating techniques and MOU administration; methods and techniques utilized in dealing with employee grievances and unlawful allegations; disciplinary procedures and processes.

Federal, State, and Local laws relating to personnel management;

Principles of organization and management; principles and practices of supervision, staff selection, training and personnel management; budget development and administration; effective supervisory techniques;

Employee insurance benefit programs including workers compensation;

Personnel records management; report writing procedures;

Application of statistical methods to management analysis; advanced methods of report preparation and presentation; administrative research techniques, sources and available information; advanced level of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation; .

Ability to:
Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of Human Resources including recruitment and selection, discipline, labor relations, benefits administration, performance evaluation, and classification and compensation functions.

Oversee and participate in classification and compensation functions and apply classification and compensation principles to the organization and staffing of the agency; direct and modify an efficient employee recruitment, selection and retention program;

Perform advanced level labor negotiations and employee relations; review and resolve employee grievances in accordance with labor agreements; participate effectively in labor negotiations.

Gain cooperation, through discussion and persuasion, of department heads, unions and employees; identify and respond to sensitive organizational issues, concerns, and needs; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare complex reports;

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of division goals; exercise sound and independent judgment in the solution of personnel problems;

Understand, interpret, and apply personnel rules, policies, and procedures;

Establish and maintain cooperative-working relations with those contacted in the course of work.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are:

Experience:
6 years of professional human resources management experience, two of which must be at the supervisory/management level. Experience working for a public agency is highly desirable.

Education: 
In possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, human resources management, or a closely related field. A masters degree in a related field is desirable.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
In possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Work/Environmental Conditions: Position duties may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; traveling to and from sites; attending meetings (including late evenings) and using personal computers, cell phones and/or hand held devices; office environment.

Interested applicants must submit an online application at www.lodi.gov.  No paper applications will be accepted.  For technical difficulties with your online application, please call the Neogov helpline at 855-524-5627.

Telephone: 209-333-6704.  Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.

MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

SALARY - The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement. Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step.

HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Holiday - An average of 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation - 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Sick Leave - 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Administrative Leave - Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per fiscal year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).

HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.

LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY - The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution. Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions or job duties contained in this bulletin may include modifications pending labor agreements and/or council approval.

Salary : $146,038 - $177,510