Job Title: Human Resources Operations Manager

SUMMARY:

To manage and direct a division and/or assist the Human Resources Director in managing the day to day functions of the Human Resources Department in the areas of recruitment and retention, classification, compensation, training, benefits, labor relations and workers’ compensation programs; performs highly complex managerial and professional level work in the implementation of the Human Resources goals and objectives; perform related work as directed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general direction from the Human Resources Director. Supervises professional, technical and support staff assigned to the department.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This single position class will be assigned to oversee all day to day Human Resources functions including full responsibility in benefit administration and assistance to the Human Resources Director in Employee and Labor Relations functions. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Director in that the latter has the overall management responsibility for all personnel services, activities and functions.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, polices, procedures and work standards for the department; assists in administering the department’s budget.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of professional and technical support staff. Assist the Human Resources Director in employee relations and labor negotiations.
• Confers with City employees regarding personnel, employee relations, or related activities or problems and may assist the Director in conferring with supervisors and managers on the same matters.
• Prepare complex written reports and make presentations to the City Council as required.
• Assists the Director in managing the training program for the City in assessing training needs and in developing programs to enhance the skill and performance level of employees.
• Selects assigned staff and provides for their training and professional development; interprets City policies and procedures to employees.
• Directs and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations.
• Helps in preparing the department’s annual operating budget; monitors expenditures to ensure that the department operates within the allocated budget.
• Oversees the recruitment testing and certification program for the City; reviews and approves recruitment and examination plans for open and promotional recruitments using