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The City's Management/Confidential group will receive the following City Council approved future salary increases:
7/1/2024 - 5% across-the-board wage increase
7/1/2025 - 5% across-the-board wage increase
7/1/2026 - 5% across-the-board wage increase
7/1/2024 - 5% across-the-board wage increase
7/1/2025 - 5% across-the-board wage increase
7/1/2026 - 5% across-the-board wage increase
If you are a confident, proactive Human Resources generalist who is results-focused and operates with high levels of collaboration and engagement, consider applying to join the City of Poway’s Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to public service, exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and bring a passion and energy for working collaboratively within the department as well as with employees across the City organization. Experience in supporting labor negotiations, employee-employer relations, policy development and implementation, and developing organization-wide training programs will set candidates apart from the pool.
Under general direction, leads and performs a broad range of complex administrative, analytical and technical duties in support of the City's human resource functions including classification and compensation analysis, employee-employer relations, labor relations, training programs, the interactive process and leave administration, policy development, and implementation, and related functions. Some support on recruitment, selection, onboarding, and benefits administration will also be performed when needed. This position requires knowledge of human resource related policies and procedures and the ability to perform research, management audits and analyses, program analysis and monitoring, cost analysis for negotiations, implement goals and objectives, and provide direction and guidance to employees and department managers in the interpretation and implementation of Human Resources and City policies and procedures.
Receives general direction from the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management or assigned supervisor. May exercise direct and general supervision over assigned staff.
Key Responsibilities
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Human Resources and Risk Management Department; makes recommendations on the formation of and develops human resource related policies and procedures;
- Assists with the planning, management and oversight of daily functions, operations, and activities of the Human Resources & Risk Management Department, including labor relations, employee-employer relations, recruitment and selection support, job analysis and classification, compensation and benefits administration, and employee training and development.
- Assists with and participates in the development, administration and oversight of the department budget.
- Conducts complex wage, salary and benefit studies, analyses, and surveys for the purpose of compensation administration and bargaining unit negotiations; compiles data and prepares written reports including recommendations for action.
- Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures, including the City's Personnel Rules; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director.
- Performs job analyses and classification studies; conducts compensation studies and participates in the development of compensation and benefit strategies; prepares and reviews class specifications.
- Develops and implements new and revised human resource related policies, programs, systems, procedures and methods of operation.
- Assist with and/or conduct internal investigations as assigned.
- May support some risk management functions.
- Coordinates employee development, training, work evaluation and recognition programs; provides training to City employees involving Human Resources issues and current topics; conducts specialized training for key personnel on management techniques and policies and procedures.
- Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports at City Council meetings, as needed, related to assigned activities and services. May attend City Council meetings at the request of supervisor to support and/or present on Human Resources related items.
- Prepares, assists with or provides oral presentations to employee groups, management and/or City Council, as directed, in assigned areas.
- Participates in labor negotiations on behalf of the City and provides analysis and support in preparation for negotiations.
- Leads and coordinates the Interactive Process on behalf of the City, including all follow up documentation and coordination of meetings.
- Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management.
- Provides highly complex guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on city policies, rules, procedures.
- Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
- Develops, coordinates, and implements City-wide recruitment plans when assigned, testing/examination and selection processes which includes: writing and reviewing job and examination announcements; developing or working with third-party vendors to secure written tests; developing performance test and appraisal interviews and various assessment exercises; participating in oral board interviews when needed; ensuring equal employment opportunity for all candidates.
- Supports the discipline process as directed by supervisor.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public agency Human Resources; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
- Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; participates in and implements systems, technological, policy and procedural changes after approval.
- Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and inquiries in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and recommends necessary corrective action.
- Maintains attendance and punctuality within scheduled hours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements/License or Certificates Required
Any combination of the following education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification.
Experience:
Five years of recent progressively responsible experience in the Human Resources field. Public sector experience is required, with municipal experience preferred.
Education/Training:
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed California units = 120 semester/180 quarter) from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in business or public administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
Licenses and Certifications:
- A valid class C driver's license or the ability to arrange alternate and timely means of transportation in the performance of assigned duties.
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Must posses ability to handle complex and challenging personnel matters while remaining calm and professional. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Environmental Elements
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Examination Process
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training and experience. Highly rated candidates will be invited to participate in an examination process consisting of an appraisal interview. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list according to the score received. The eligibility list established will be in effect for a period of six months. Applicants will be notified of their eligibility status.
The City of Poway provides equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, and drug and alcohol screening. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Poway provides equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, and drug and alcohol screening. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
