2013/11/26 City Council Resolution 2013-157RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -157
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AND CHANGING THE ALLOCATED POSITON
FROM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER TO HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, the City has a current vacancy for the position of Human Resources
Manager, and has attempted unsuccessfully to fill it;
WHEREAS, a salary and job description comparison with regional agencies indicates
our current title, job description, and salary range are inconsistent with other agencies and the
City's needs;
WHEREAS, staff has analyzed staffing needs, options and costs and recommends
creation of a new position of Human Resources Director and has created a job description for
this position that meets the needs of the City; and
WHEREAS, staff has analyzed the City's current management salary structure and
recommends that the salary for this management position be placed at the following salary range:
Position Ranl4e Monthly Salary
Human Resources Director 98M $9,007- $10,948
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park approves the new position of Human Resources Director with a job description as provided
for in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Human Resources Director position is
established at the salary range listed above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position allocated in the FY 2013 -14 budget is
changed from Human Resources Manager to Human Resources Director.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park this 26th day of November, 2013.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 26`x' day of November, 2013.
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Pam Stafford, Mayor
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City of Rohnert Park EXHIBIT A
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
DEFINITION
Under general direction, directs activities of the Human Resources Division of the City
Manager's Office; participates as a member of the City's management team in policy
development, administrative planning, and organizational systems development; and performs
related work as required. This position leads major policy projects with City -wide impacts.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Human Resources Director is a single - position class responsible for the City's human
resources policy development, and for coordination of the day -to -day operations of the City's
human resources services and programs. As the City's specialist in human resources issues,
trends and legislation, the incumbent is expected to continually evaluate the City's human
resources policies and programs and to recommend changes as needed. The incumbent is
expected to work independently and to possess a wide range of knowledge regarding issues
relating to human resources.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
General direction is provided by the City Manager. Supervisory responsibilities include the
direct supervision of professional, technical and clerical staff assigned to the Human Resources
Division.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
(These duties are a representative sample; specific assignments may vary.)
• Reviews, interprets, and recommends changes and additions to human resources policies
and programs, including the City's personnel rules, policies, and procedures; labor contracts;
benefit and training programs, and the services offered by the Human Resources Division.
• Confers with management and supervisory personnel and other employees on a variety of
personnel issues including performance management and evaluation, discipline, grievance
procedures, interpretation of labor contracts, personnel policies, rules and procedures, and
related matters.
• Initiates action and participates in the resolution of operational and personnel conflicts and
inconsistencies, mediating and innovating to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities of the HR Division, which include
effective recruitment and testing, classification and compensation development and
administration consistent with the City's Compensation Philosophy, development of benefit
programs and administration of employee benefits and training; supervises the
establishment and maintenance of employee personnel files and other organizational
records related to human resources management issues; monitors and evaluates staff and
programs to ensure legal compliance and outstanding customer service.
• Serves as liaison with the City's workers' compensation administrator, and minimizes loss by
facilitation of claim resolution and return to work activities; participates in or takes the lead in
other employee health and safety programs.
• Performs research and analysis, conducts studies and prepares recommendations on a
variety of human resource - related issues, either Citywide or affecting specific operations;
facilitates responses to and resolution of personnel complaints and litigation.
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• Prepares labor negotiations strategies and materials and participates in meet and confer
sessions; prepares memoranda of agreement, side letters or amendments, and ensures
appropriate procedures for adoption by City Council and implementation by City staff.
• Keeps abreast of trends and developments in the human resources field, including court
cases, legislation, and relevant actions of other public agencies and service providers.
• Directs, assigns, evaluates, trains, and supervises the work of clerical, professional, and
technical personnel.
• Develops and monitors Division goals and budget; evaluates Division staffing arrangements,
staffing levels, and work assignments, and makes necessary recommendations to the City
Manager; submits hiring recommendations for Division staff to the City Manager.
• Participates in management discussions concerning City issues and priorities, and
contributes to management team projects as assigned.
• May represent the City and make presentations to the City Council and other groups as
needed.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of a disaster or emergency.
In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:
• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers and coworkers
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace
QUALIFICATIONS
Sufficient experience, education and training to demonstrate possession of the following
knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, human resource
management, organizational psychology, industrial relations or a closely related field; and.
At least five years of progressively responsible, professional -level generalist experience in
human resources management /administration, and at least two years of experience in a
supervisory capacity. Experience in a public sector agency is preferred.
In addition, human resources experience in California municipal government which included
public safety operations is highly desirable, as is a Master's degree in a related field of study.
Knowledge of:
• Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of public human resources
administration, including methods of recruitment, selection, performance management and
evaluation, training and development, employee relations, salary and benefits administration.
• Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding
local government operations related to human resource management functions.
• Considerable knowledge of current trends in human resources administration, including
recent court decisions and legislative developments.
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• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of management necessary to plan,
analyze, develop, direct, and evaluate programs, administrative policies, organizational
structures, and staffing.
• Considerable knowledge of equal employment guidelines and policies.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of business management including
budgeting, records management, operational systems and controls.
Skill to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and supervisors,
employees, the general public, and other human resources professionals in the field.
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; prepare and present oral and
written narrative and numeric /statistical data.
• Plan and organize human resources programs; supervise, train, and evaluate the
performance of assigned staff; and coordinate human resources program objectives with the
goals of the organization and its various departments.
• Resolve conflict constructively, both informally and formally, conducting negotiation and
mediation, and facilitating communication between parties to developing effective and
interest -based resolutions.
• Interpret complex regulations and laws, and to define and analyze administrative and
personnel problems, collect data and evaluate alternatives, exercise sound judgment, and
make effective recommendations.
• Provide clear written or oral direction and procedures to coordinate administrative actions,
and to implement policy decisions.
• Represent the City professionally in meetings, including making presentations.
• Competently utilize current computer applications and technology related to the work, and to
learn and apply new technology tools and solution.
• Maintain professional composure and focus in emotionally- charged interactions, while under
time pressure and in situations with multiple competing priorities.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting; frequent, standing and walking; and occasional reaching,
twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, and lifting in the performance of daily
activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination
in preparing and reviewing correspondence, documents, reports and data using a computer.
Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision when reading documents and using
the computer. Hearing is required when providing phone and face -to -face customer service and
participating in meetings. The need to occasionally lift, drag, and push files, paper, and
documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.
FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
Employee Unit: At Will
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Date Approved: