HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR - AT WILL

Are you a visionary leader in Human Resources, ready to drive positive change and make a lasting impact on the City's growth! The City of National City is looking for an experienced Human Resources professional to join their team!

THE CITY:
 National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.”  National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.  The deadline for the first review of applications is on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early.  Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment.  This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.  

THE JOB:

Under general administrative direction of the City Manager or designee, to manage and administer the functions of the Human Resources Department; plan, direct, and implement all personnel and employee relations activities; and perform related duties as required.

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification.  Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
 
Directs the operations and staff of the Human Resources Department;  manages, plans, organizes, and directs the Human Resources Department activities in compensation, benefits, employer/employee relations, labor relations and negotiations, recruitment and selection, classification, equal employment opportunity, risk management, workers' compensation, safety, training, and employee and organizational development; represents the City in meet-and-confer sessions with employee organizations in the negotiation and administration of memoranda of understanding; oversees City's equal employment opportunity  program, investigates and responds to formal and informal complaints, and represents the City with compliance agencies; provides liaison and staff support to the Civil Service Commission; manages employees through other supervisors; set goals and objectives; selects and motivates staff; assesses performance and makes salary recommendations; develops department policies and procedures; advises elected officials, managers, and other employees on the application and interpretation of federal, state, and City rules, requirements, and policies; reviews the City's personnel practices and procedures for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; coordinate personnel related activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies; facilitate employee and organizational development through the implementation and administration of programs and processes consistent with the vision, goals, and objectives of the City Manager and City Council, to meet the needs of the City and of the employees; supervises Human Resources  Department staff; collects and analyzes data and prepares reports; makes presentations to the City Council and other City and public groups; and prepares and administers the department budget; perform other duties as assigned.
A comparative review and evaluation of all applications will be conducted by a screening committee. Those candidates possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in an appraisal interview. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, all applicants must submit a City application, cover letter, and resume via the City of National City website at www.nationalcityca.gov.  

Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of staff you have managed.

Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include an oral interview and/or other assessments designed to predict successful job performance.

 The City of National City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any class protected by law.

Salary : $12,922 - $16,154