Human Resources Manager

The City of Cupertino is seeking an experienced human resources professional with a collaborative leadership style to serve as its next Human Resources Manager. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a positive workplace culture, advancing organizational excellence, and supporting employee success.

Under the direction of the City Manager, directs the activities and operations of the Human Resources Division; performs administrative duties related to developing, directing, and implementing programs and services to City departments in the areas of employee relations; labor contract negotiation and administration; recruitment, selection, and promotion; classification and compensation; performance management; training and organizational development; benefits administration; human resources information systems (HRIS) and central personnel records and files (including interfacing with automated systems), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, workers’ compensation and organization risk management.

This position participates on various Citywide committees, as well as organizational, operational, strategic, workforce, and budgetary planning meetings related to the human resource functions of the City.

This classification is an unrepresented management position responsible for developing, directing, and implementing programs and services to City departments in all areas of human resources administration. The Human Resources Manager serves as a key advisor to the City Manager and City management on significant human resources and organizational matters.

Receives direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and technical staff. Provides training to staff. Incumbents typically work independently and exercise specialized knowledge, skills and abilities in the performance of job duties.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Directs Citywide classification plans and programs, including coordinating preparation of position descriptions and overseeing job evaluations.

Administers the City wage and salary compensation programs for all City classifications; monitors salary administration and review dates; participates with managers and supervisors in the development of compensation recommendations; provides for internally and externally competitive salary structures; ensures compliance with applicable federal and state wage and hour laws; prepares documents for Council approval.

Administers and interprets various labor agreements; administers grievance procedures; leads and supports labor relations during contract negotiations; acts as a liaison between department managers and union representatives; provides advice and counsel to managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, policy, and employment laws; administers unemployment insurance processes; reviews liability reports and monitors program costs; and recommends policy changes to the City Manager.

Directs the development of staffing strategies; develops and builds hiring processes for a variety of levels from temporary staffing to executive placement; develops, streamlines and enhances staffing systems, tracking reporting, and analysis; works with senior management to forecast staffing requirements and succession planning needs; leads sourcing and recruiting initiatives and processes to leverage networking and employee referrals; manages college relations and oversees various sourcing and internship programs;

manages relocation, immigration and other responsibilities related to staffing administration; ensures compliance with all state and federal discrimination and employment regulations.

Consults with the City Manager, department and division heads, employee representatives, and others on matters related to policy interpretation, discipline, grievances, employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and other personnel practices and matters.

Keeps the City Manager properly informed of activities and issues of the division.

Provides timely and accurate information and advice regarding significant personnel matters and emerging human resources issues.

Hires, trains, motivates, and evaluates Human Resources staff in consultation with the City Manager.

Assigns work…