City of Hermosa Beach
Human Resources Manager
City of Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach, California, United States, 90254
The HR Manager is charged with the task of managing all aspects of a full-service human resources program including: a comprehensive risk management program; benefit plan management; labor and employee relations; employee development; class and compensation and recruiting. The City has approximately 150 full-time employees, represented by five employee organizations (unions) and one unrepresented group.
HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTEIn addition to day-to-day operations and issues, key special project areas include the following:Developing a learning academy with hard and soft skill training courses for employees at all levels, with a particular focus on supervisory skills.Creating a comprehensive onboarding and offboarding program.Negotiating new labor contracts set to expire on June 30, 2025.Ensuring that the City’s recruitment plan and efforts continue to meet demands through innovative solutions and approaches in a tightening labor market.Devising and implementing creative employee engagement programs designed to maintain employee satisfaction, connection, and retention.Creating a comprehensive risk management strategy aimed at reducing the City’s general liability and workers compensation costs.Resolving high-level employee compensation, benefit, and disciplinary issues.Training and mentoring staff and providing leadership with respect to succession planning.Other projects will be happily supported based on the successful candidate’s interests and capacity, so bring your energy and your ideas!The ideal candidate will embody the attributes of principled leadership and believe in our shared purpose to make Hermosa Beach “the small town others aspire to be” and empower our team members to create a work environment based on values, ethics, commitment, honesty, involvement, and vision.The Human Resources Manager will be an experienced HR practitioner with a demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership in a changing government environment. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills and serve as a valuable resource throughout the organization. A history of effective partnerships and problem-solving and the ability to fit well within a small but energetic and dedicated team are particularly important traits. This position requires a hands-on manager who has strong technical knowledge and business writing skills; a manager who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the work done.Along with the characteristics previously identified, the professional attributes and talent that most accurately define the new Human Resources Manager include the following:Ethical with a high level of integrity and accountability.Self-motivated; does not require extensive direction or guidance.Dedicated to efficient and quality service.Direct communicator with superior interpersonal skills.Effective negotiator.Creative, strategic thinker.Displays enthusiasm and optimism regarding work and its challenges.Strong manager of people; capable of motivating and energizing staff.Consistently exercises sound judgment.Extremely knowledgeable in public personnel laws, current HR best practices, and technological applications.Comfortable and capable of dealing with a diverse workforce.Flexible and capable of succeeding in a dynamic work environment.Have sound collaborative decision-making, judgment and diplomacy skills.Show empathy towards the community and colleagues.Have service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse background and experiences.Work collaboratively with team members to create and support a positive customer service environment.Demonstrate, promote and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOREducation & Experience:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, human resources, or related field.Five years of increasingly responsible generalist human resources experience in a municipal government setting (including at least two years of supervision experience).A professional certification by SHRM or IPMA-HR (PSHRA) is highly desired, but not required.Valid Class C Driver's License or the ability to get from point to point.Vaccinated for COVID-19.PERKS*Sign On Bonus $8,000: $3,000 at sign-on, $2,500 after first year, $2,500 after second year.*Performance Bonus Program Up to 5% of base annual salary.*City-Paid Deferred Compensation Up to $25 per month.*4/10 Work Schedule Mon. - Thurs, 7 a.m. & 6 p.m.*Flexible insurance benefit plan or a cash-in-lieu payment of up to $750.00 per month.*Administrative Leave 70 hours per calendar year.*Eleven paid holidays throughout the year.*City paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.*City paid Term Life Insurance.*This position qualifies for participation in the PSLF program.APPLICATION DETAILSComplete application packets must include a cover letter and resume.This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will be September 26, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTEIn addition to day-to-day operations and issues, key special project areas include the following:Developing a learning academy with hard and soft skill training courses for employees at all levels, with a particular focus on supervisory skills.Creating a comprehensive onboarding and offboarding program.Negotiating new labor contracts set to expire on June 30, 2025.Ensuring that the City’s recruitment plan and efforts continue to meet demands through innovative solutions and approaches in a tightening labor market.Devising and implementing creative employee engagement programs designed to maintain employee satisfaction, connection, and retention.Creating a comprehensive risk management strategy aimed at reducing the City’s general liability and workers compensation costs.Resolving high-level employee compensation, benefit, and disciplinary issues.Training and mentoring staff and providing leadership with respect to succession planning.Other projects will be happily supported based on the successful candidate’s interests and capacity, so bring your energy and your ideas!The ideal candidate will embody the attributes of principled leadership and believe in our shared purpose to make Hermosa Beach “the small town others aspire to be” and empower our team members to create a work environment based on values, ethics, commitment, honesty, involvement, and vision.The Human Resources Manager will be an experienced HR practitioner with a demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership in a changing government environment. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills and serve as a valuable resource throughout the organization. A history of effective partnerships and problem-solving and the ability to fit well within a small but energetic and dedicated team are particularly important traits. This position requires a hands-on manager who has strong technical knowledge and business writing skills; a manager who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the work done.Along with the characteristics previously identified, the professional attributes and talent that most accurately define the new Human Resources Manager include the following:Ethical with a high level of integrity and accountability.Self-motivated; does not require extensive direction or guidance.Dedicated to efficient and quality service.Direct communicator with superior interpersonal skills.Effective negotiator.Creative, strategic thinker.Displays enthusiasm and optimism regarding work and its challenges.Strong manager of people; capable of motivating and energizing staff.Consistently exercises sound judgment.Extremely knowledgeable in public personnel laws, current HR best practices, and technological applications.Comfortable and capable of dealing with a diverse workforce.Flexible and capable of succeeding in a dynamic work environment.Have sound collaborative decision-making, judgment and diplomacy skills.Show empathy towards the community and colleagues.Have service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse background and experiences.Work collaboratively with team members to create and support a positive customer service environment.Demonstrate, promote and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOREducation & Experience:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, human resources, or related field.Five years of increasingly responsible generalist human resources experience in a municipal government setting (including at least two years of supervision experience).A professional certification by SHRM or IPMA-HR (PSHRA) is highly desired, but not required.Valid Class C Driver's License or the ability to get from point to point.Vaccinated for COVID-19.PERKS*Sign On Bonus $8,000: $3,000 at sign-on, $2,500 after first year, $2,500 after second year.*Performance Bonus Program Up to 5% of base annual salary.*City-Paid Deferred Compensation Up to $25 per month.*4/10 Work Schedule Mon. - Thurs, 7 a.m. & 6 p.m.*Flexible insurance benefit plan or a cash-in-lieu payment of up to $750.00 per month.*Administrative Leave 70 hours per calendar year.*Eleven paid holidays throughout the year.*City paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.*City paid Term Life Insurance.*This position qualifies for participation in the PSLF program.APPLICATION DETAILSComplete application packets must include a cover letter and resume.This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will be September 26, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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