SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises assigned staff, interns, and volunteers.

SUMMARY

the Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and directing the routine function(s) of the Human Resources (HR) department including recruitment, administering pay, benefits and leave, employee relations, and applying company policies and practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for supervising assigned staff, interns and volunteers; recruitment, performance management and other personnel processes.

Shares responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Office.

Oversees the administration human resources functions, such as but not limited to: benefits, compensation, employee relations, wellness and/or retirement plan.

Provides guidance and interpretation of policies to managers and employees to ensure understanding of policy intent and consistency of administration.

Assists managers throughout the performance management process.

Provides coaching to those who face challenging situations.

Receives complaints of discrimination, harassment, disrespectful behavior, limited growth opportunities and other concerning matters. Directs complainant to and may work with supervisor to discuss and create an action plan for responding to the employee on discriminating, harassing, and limiting concerns. Investigates and takes appropriate action to resolve workplace conflicts.

Oversees training and development of management and human resources staff.

Assists with ensuring agency compliance regarding federal and state laws and regulations.

Advises Human Resources Director on human resources issues and activities within the agency.

Provides complex analysis of human resources data for statistical and legal reporting purposes.

Presents requested information to directors, officers, board of commissioners and others as requested.

Completes special projects as assigned by the Human Resources Director.

Provides assistance with staff relations issues.

Travels for agency business using reliable transportation.

Works evenings and weekends as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree with major courses in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field of study required. Additional work experience may substitute required education on a year-by-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of four (4) years of human resources management/relations experience.

Minimum of three (3) years of direct staff supervision.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

PHR or SHRM designation strongly preferred.

Successful experience in a multi-ethnic, pluralistic environment.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Federal and State employment laws as they pertain to

Human Resources administration, including job analysis, selection, recruitment, compensation, FMLA, CFRA and SDI.

Ability to work collaboratively with peer group and management team to create a recruitment function aligned with the Agency’s vision of acquiring diverse and qualified talent, promoting from within, and serving as an employer of choice within the community.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to a respectful and collaborative work environment.

Proven ability to develop and manage community partnerships and professional relationships.

Excellent problem solving, time management, analysis, design, project management and facilitation skills in a team-oriented work environment.

Strong business acumen. Ability to leverage available technology to its full capacity.

Ability to provide critical evaluation of processes and provide solutions that increase efficiency.

Ability to:

o Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively;

o Communicate with hiring managers on status of the process;

o Discern the qualities of individuals seeking employment;

o Understand the nature of the positions being recruited for;

o Review, interpret, and recommend solutions to statistical data;

o Present information and respond to questions from diverse groups of individuals;

o Work independently.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.

Effective presentation, written and verbal communication skills.

Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.

COVID-19 vaccination required within 60 days of hire, unless approved for religious or medical exemption.

Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.

rev. 4/2/2023