Title: Human Resources Manager Grade: G7 FLSA Exempt: Yes Salary Range: $71,727 - $96,830 Reports to: City Manager

Full job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager with a strong background in managing both unionized and non-unionized workforces. The ideal candidate will have direct experience interpreting and administering Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), partnering with union representatives, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to lead HR initiatives that promote equity, consistency, and a positive workplace culture across all employee groups.

The Human Resources Manager works under the direct supervision of the City Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City’s human resources, employee relations, and collective bargaining functions. The Human Resources Manager acts as a trusted advisor to the City Manager, departments directors, staff, and decision-makers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITY AND TASK

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Recruiting and Hiring. The HR Manager will oversee and coordinate the entire recruitment process from positing positions, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, drafting employment offers, and onboarding new employees.
• Employee Relations. The HR Manager will address workplace concerns, grievances, disciplinary issues, and advise on other matters pursuant to the City’s adopted Personnel Manual.
• Risk Management/Compliance. The HR Manager will ensure compliance will all applicable labor laws, employment standards, state and federal laws and regulations, and applicable safely, training, and certification requirements.
• Compensation and Benefits. The HR Manager will, under the supervision of the City Manager, administer the compensation system including pay grades, steps, promotion criteria, performance plans, bonus and employee recognition programs. The HR Manager will manage the contract for the City’s benefits administrator and be the primary point of contact for staff for the same.
• Collaboration. The HR Manager must collaborate with the Treasurer, City Manager, and department directors on employee and personnel issues in addition to strategic HR/recruiting/retention positioning. The HR Manager must possess a high-level of emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may supervise staff.

SELECTION CRITERIA QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive public works maintenance program. Principles and practices of civil engineering. Advanced principles of design and construction. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower- level staff. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Delegate authority and responsibility. Oversee and direct the operations, services and activities of the divisions within the Public Works department. Review and evaluate plans, specifications and construction estimates for public works projects. Identify and respond to community and Commission issues, concerns and needs. Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations. Through working knowledge of Project Management. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications. Communication should be exceptional, clear and concise, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Thinking; Communication; Collaboration; Technical Expertise; Proactivity; Emotional Intelligence; Political Acumen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, drafting, public administration or a related field.

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the public or nonprofit human resources sector.

License or Certificate: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Standard office setting. Physical: Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a significant impact on the community and the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,727.00 - $96,830.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person