Human Resources / Risk Manager

City of Barstow•City Hall, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Barstow is seeking an experienced forward-thinking Human Resources/Risk Manager ready to make a meaningful impact. This key leadership position will help to continue shaping the City's workforce, strengthen employee and labor relations, oversee comprehensive risk-management programs, and bring practical solutions to complex workplace challenges. If you are a collaborative leader who values integrity, innovation, and are dedicated and passionate about public service, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity! Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Human Resources/Risk Manager plans, coordinates, and supervises staff and activities involved in the administration of the city’s human resources programs, risk management programs; provides complex and technical human resources and risk management-related assistance to department directors, division managers, the Assistant City Manager and/or the City Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, risk management, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in human resources, including labor negotiations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Principles of public administration, budget preparation and analysis, human resources, management, organizational development, systems, and procedures
Knowledge of: Classification and compensation systems, theories, polices, and procedures
Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of: Survey techniques, statistics, and report writing
Knowledge of: Computer usage including related software
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision, employee training, and performance evaluation
Skills and Abilities to: Collect and analyze data, present findings objectively, clearly, and concisely, and prepare reports with conclusions and recommendations
Skills and Abilities to: Train, supervise, evaluate, motivate, and discipline subordinate personnel
Skills and Abilities to: Follow directions and policies with minimal supervision
Skills and Abilities to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, commissions, the City Council, the city manager, and the public
Skills and Abilities to: Understand and respond to the public’s and staff’s requests for assistance both on the phone and in person
Skills and Abilities to: Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Skills and Abilities to: Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
Skills and Abilities to: Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for Human Resources and Risk Management and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is highly desirable.
Valid, current driver’s license and a good driving record is preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and manages the recruitment and selection process, including the development of job announcements, placement of ads in newspapers and professional journals, scheduling of interviews, administering tests, and preparing eligibility lists.
Supervises benefit administration, including annual open enrollment for health, dental, and vision plans; and supervises and participates in conducting compensation and benefits surveys and studies, gathering information from other cities and agencies; and supervises the city’s workers’ compensation program with employees and third-party administrator.
Supervises EEO, training and orientation programs, ADA administration, Personnel records maintenance, workers’ compensation, and risk management programs.
Develops policies, procedures, forms, and practices to improve human resources and risk management operations and efficiencies; and assists supervisory personnel with the disciplinary process of subordinate personnel.
Analyzes proposed legislation, identifying its impact on employees, employers, and the city’s human resources program; and prepares letters of support or opposition.
Represents the city during meetings and conferences; costs proposals; develops recommendations regarding proposals and counter proposals, modifications to Memoranda of Understanding, personnel rules and regulations and related policies; and prepares and monitors the department’s budget.
Manages the employee evaluation system, including the development of evaluation forms and processes; and reviews completed performance evaluations for city-wide consistency; and identifies employee training needs, develops training programs, and provides training seminars and classes.
Develops and maintains a classification and compensation system, including the development of and modifications to job descriptions.
Select, train, and evaluate Human Resources personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; participate ii discipline and termination procedures.
Direct the preparation and maintenance of personnel records and reports, employee handbooks, orientation manuals, and other publications on employee working conditions and benefits.
Performs other related duties as assigned.