Personnel Manager

City of Fresno • Fresno, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fresno is recruiting for experienced Personnel Managers to administer, coordinate and lead the personnel functions for an assigned department, and to serve as a strategic partner on personnel matters. We are seeking dynamic leaders who are innovative, understands current employment laws and regulations concerning recruitment, risk management, and labor relations. This classification is responsible for a broad range of personnel functions including employee relations, employee selection, discipline, organization development, personnel and disciplinary investigations, and other administrative and analytical tasks for an assigned department. Incumbents will be responsible for maintaining a variety of records and files; provide assistance in resolving operational and administration issues; make and assist in the implementation of recommendations; participate in the budget development and administration; participate in special projects within assigned area of responsibility; perform research and analysis of new programs, services, policies, and procedures; and prepare and present reports. Incumbents will provide leadership in the development and assessment of operational goals and develop innovative approaches to empower employees to accomplish the department goals and mission; and will be expected to use sound judgment, encompass a high level of commitment to public service, demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast paced and demanding environment, and possess the initiative to complete projects. This position may exercise supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or closely related field; AND Four years of progressively responsible professional personnel, management, or administrative experience.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.
• Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
• Qualified candidates certified for consideration will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews for departmental level investigations; assist and coordinate with the City Attorney’s Office and Personnel Services; track cases, and prepare legal memos.
• Prepare, review, and process Employee Action Forms (EAFs) requiring Director or City Manager approval; prepare all other department EAFs.
• Manage department interactive processes (IP) with Personnel Services; track status of IP; track long-term absences, workers’ compensation, and fit-for-duty evaluations; serve as a liaison between department and the Risk Division; confirm Payroll aligns with accommodation and/or leave requests.
• Ensure compliance with MOUs; assist with grievances; and partner with Personnel Services and the Labor Division on departmental changes.
• Prepare and track evaluations; review supervisor/manager evaluations; support employee development; and partner with the Training Division to ensure department staff attends mandated training.
• Draft, review, and maintain department personnel policies for consistency and relevancy.
• Oversee vacancies, certified lists, hiring processes, contingent offers, reference checks, and onboarding; ensure department selection processes are consistent with City policy.
• Enter requests for position conversions, requisitions, job offers, and evaluation data.
• OSHA and safety compliance; conduct reasonable suspicion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager