What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Program Leader position at City of Santa Maria?
Human Resources leads the City in positive employee relations, talent management, succession planning and employee engagement while protecting employee health and supporting workplace safety protocols. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the high standards of the community we serve.
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THE POSITION
We are looking for a well-rounded, service oriented professional to become a part of our team as Human Resources Program Leader. This position will be pivotal in administering and enhancing HR Services to our valued employees. The Human Resources Program Leader is a generalist role, with a lead assignment in Benefits and Leave administration for all aspects of benefits enrollment, benefits administration, wellness efforts and have frequent interaction with employees and third-party administrators and service providers. Experience in public sector benefits administration, retirement benefits, strong data analysis and thorough knowledge of retirement (CALPERS) and 457 deferred compensation programs, as well as other ancillary services is highly preferred.
The City will soon launch a new ERP (Workday), and the HR Program Leader will lead many aspects of implementing the change. This position is expected to perform complex, technical and professional level work requiring a high degree of initiative, critical thinking/analysis, and oral and written communication skills and discretion, acting independently as the resident expert and responsible for major Human Resources projects, assigned contract review, analysis, and administration and advanced negotiation skills.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate has a comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources operations and benefits practices, procedures, laws, and trends as well as strong organizational, communication, and technical skills with the ability to multi-task and complete tasks within tight time constraints are required. In addition:
- Experienced in complex, public-sector Human Resources organizations and benefits programs.
- Highly motivated and detail oriented Human Resources professional with a background in supporting employees.
- An excellent communicator and a collaborative team member.
- A crucial part in ensuring the City’s Human Resources programs are handled efficiently, effectively, and incompliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and current City policy.
- Engage in problem-solving within policy and contract parameters.
The following describes the essential duties and responsibilities. The duties as shown below are not intended to show every job duty of the classification and instead are focused on the key concepts for the work at this level.
- Performing management-level staff work including conducting research and performing complex analysis and modeling providing advice and recommendations to departmental leadership.
- Functioning as a team member on significant projects producing high level analytic and support work related to the project;
- Taking the lead on important projects that do not include a project team;
- Leading the efforts of project sub-committees;
- Providing direct customer support (internal or external);
- Recommending project outcomes;
- Preparing and monitoring budgets and performance measures; possessing technical expertise in a specific discipline(s);
- May perform a wide range of administrative, research and technical work supporting departmental functions supporting one or more core administrative functions or programs.
- Participates in the development and implementation of a wide range of departmental and Citywide policies related to benefits, wellness and employee leaves.
Depending on the level of the assignment incumbents may be required to possess some or all the following:
- Current technical/professional knowledge of the complex principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession,
- Possession of license(s) and/or certifications associated with the assignment,
- Educational degree in a specific area of study; and
- Mastery of some or all core competencies described, including those of Individual Contributor and Front-line Supervisor, depending on the assignment
Middle Manager: Incumbents should have a solid foundation of Individual Contributor and Front-line Supervisor core competencies identified by the organization, as well as the following core competencies identified as essential for Middle Manager (click the hyperlink to see the full definition Middle Manager Competencies):
Talent Development - Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool to monitor skills and needs of team members. They expand staff skills through training, coaching, and development. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential.
Organizing & Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient, manage time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
Organization Knowledge - Effective performers understand the workings of a municipal organization, formal and informal policies, and structures, and know "how the place works."
Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They interact with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks.
Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments, are motivated by achievement, and persist until the goal is reached.
Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of local government within which the organization functions and maintain a current knowledge base.
Written Communication - Effective performers write clearly and concisely, composing informative and convincing documents. They use written language to convey substance and intent with simplicity, accuracy, and clarity.
Financial Acumen - Effective performers understand the financial framework of the organization. They are cost conscious and fiscally responsible and use financial data to make informed business decisions.
Change Agility - Effective performers are adaptable, are effective in the face of ambiguity, and support an orientation for change.
Technology Savvy - Effective performers use technology to be successful in their organizational role. They value technology and leverage existing and new technology to achieve efficiency.
The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and electronic attachments of a cover letter and resume. If a cover letter and resume are not attached, your application will be considered incomplete.
Application Ranking:
Application, including resume and cover letter, will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank will be determined by their complete application packet upon meeting the employment standards of the position and be certified to the Eligibility List.
The most qualified applicants will be screened and invited to the Departmental selection interviews with the hiring department once a candidate has been certified to the Eligibility List. Note: only those applicants who best fit the needs of the Hiring Department will be invited to the interview process.
Prior to an offer of employment, applicants must pass a background check to the satisfaction of the City.
If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties or need help with attaching documents to your application, please call the NEOGOV help line for assistance at 1-855-524-5627.
Salary : $112,598 - $153,231
