Position Title:  Human Resources Manager

Salary Range: $122,274.84 - $147,725.76 Annually

Agency: City of Claremont

Job Location: 207 Harvard Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

Application Deadline: 9/26/2024

Web Listing End Date: 9/26/2024

Short Position Description
The City of Claremont is looking for a Human Resources Manager who has extensive human resources experience, including benefits administration, recruitment and selection processes, classification and compensation administration, budget preparation and analysis, organizational development and succession planning, workplace safety, workers’ compensation, leave management, and employee training and development. They will have strong knowledge of federal and state laws affecting human resources policies, practices, and procedures. The Human Resources Manager will be able to communicate effectively and persuasively in both oral and written communications such as public reports which, includes presentations at City Council meetings.

The ideal candidate is a team-oriented professional with the organizational experience to be hands-on in performing a variety of human resources functions. They will serve as a resource to all City managers and departments and will be responsible for coordinating division activities with City staff as well as with staff from outside agencies. They must have the ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.

The Human Resources Manager is a full-time, exempt position. The regular office hours for this position are 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Some evening hours will be required to attend City Council and/or other meetings and events.
 

Long Position Description:
Under general direction, the Human Resources Manager will plan, coordinate, and review the operations and activities of the Human Resources Division. The Human Resources Manager will assume responsibility for all activities relating to recruitment and selection, safety and training, classification and compensation administration, health and welfare benefits programs, deferred compensation and other City supplemental benefits, workers’ compensation, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

Other duties will include, but are not limited to:
 
  • advising managers and staff on personnel policies and procedures;
  • employee relations;
  • talent management and development;
  • employee engagement and retention programs;
  • preparing and administering the division budget;
  • assisting with labor relations by gathering  data as needed and by performing various duties associated with the negotiation process;
  • developing, interpreting, and applying memoranda of understanding, and administering the classification and compensation program.
  •  directing the performance evaluation program;
  • developing and implementing division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities;
  • coordinating workers' compensation claims and reports with the City’s third-party administrator, including industrial disability retirements;
  • developing and implementing Citywide training programs;
  • health and welfare benefits programs administration, including the procurement and recommendation of providers and plans, coordinating annual health benefits open enrollment activities; and
  •  recordkeeping on service indicators, such as number of recruitments, applicants, new hires, terminations, and related data for both full and part-time employees
 

Additional Information
Education and Experience:

The Human Resources Manager will have five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources/personnel, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, human resources/personnel, or a closely related field and a valid California Driver's License are required. A master’s degree is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Personnel Services Manager offers a highly competitive salary with an attractive and competitive benefit package as outlined below.  The starting salary for this position will be based on the competitive labor market and the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.  Some of the benefits for this position include:
 
  • 3% Negotiated Salary Increase effective 7/1/25 and 7/1/26
  • 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members) and 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Members)
  • City paid contribution of $1,500 towards medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits 
  • 96-160 hours of vacation based on years of service
  • 10 paid holidays and 18.5 hours of floating holiday per calendar year
  • 140 hours of administrative leave per calendar year
  • 96 hours of sick leave per calendar year (you may also bring up to 200 hours of unused sick leave from your current employer)
  • $350 Auto Allowance per month
  • $75,000 life insurance coverage for employee and $10,000 life insurance coverage for each eligible dependent
  • City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How To Apply
Recruitment Timeline:
The application filing period is continuous but may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications are received.  The initial anticipated application review date is planned for September 26, 2024.  Please apply immediately!

Appl
y Today!

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application online. A resume and cover letter are required. The resume and cover letter do not take the place of the application form. Please complete all sections of the application form thoroughly and completely. The application review date is planned for  September 26, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Questions and Inquiries can be directed to:
Heidi Tanner, Human Resources Specialist
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (909) 399-5450