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  • Human Resources Manager (At-Will)

    350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 United States CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA Full Time $10,070.98 - $14,787.43 Monthly Nov 05, 2025
    City of El Segundo Employer:

    CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA

    This beautiful coastal community, located adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport, has a resident population of approximately 16,000 and a day time population in excess of 80,000. The community is a conservative, family oriented town during evenings and on weekends, but it is also a bustling center of commercial and industrial activity during business hours. Current issues include maintaining the community's quality of life (traffic, density, public safety), business retention and attraction, and assuring the long term economic stability of the community. El Segundo is a full service city with a total of approximately 280 employees and an annual budget of $51 million.

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    Job Description

    Description

    DEFINITION: Under general direction, plans, manages and performs advanced-level professional human resources and risk management program/service delivery for the City.

    Essential Job Functions

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

    Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
    Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

      ◦ Develops and administers administrative policies and procedures for human resources management and risk management; ensures appropriate data and files are maintained for employee and payroll records; prepares or oversees preparation of contracts, statistical reports and other documentation related to human resources and risk management; develops and implements effective recruitment and retention programs; facilitates organizational communication between and among departments, programs and functions regarding human resource matters.
      ◦ Manages the recruitment and selection program for the City; conducts classification and compensation studies of existing and proposed positions and classes; provides for and/or conducts staff development; reviews, submits and manages unemployment insurance claims and manages the City's safety and workers compensation program.
      ◦ Confers with and advises department staff and City employees by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of Personnel Rules and Regulations, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and other related provisions.
      ◦ Confers with and advises staff in the resolution of personnel-related problems and responds to program administration and/or delivery questions, ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; provides assistance and direction to management regarding employee discipline and grievance processes; serves as liaison with the community, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City.
      ◦ Provides technical assistance and support to the Chief Negotiator and members of the management team during MOU negotiations; develops costing criteria and data and prepares material for negotiation meetings and executive sessions.
      ◦ Assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget; conducts a variety of special studies and projects regarding sensitive personnel management issues and problems, analyzes data and develops/recommends resolutions; writes reports; assigns, schedules and reviews work of other department staff.
      ◦ Assists City managers and supervisors in the application of all aspects of supervision including recruitment and selection and performance evaluation; assists with corrective and/or disciplinary actions, grievances and complaints according to City policy, procedures and best practices in human resource management.
      ◦ Recruits, hires, schedules, assigns, monitors and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and relevant MOU's.


    Qualifications

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    Knowledge of:
      ◦ Principles, practices and policies of public personnel administration, including job classification, pay and benefits, recruitment and selection, and training and labor relations.
      ◦ Risk management and safety practices.
      ◦ Organization and operations of municipal government.
      ◦ Principles and practices of effective leadership, management and supervision.
      ◦ Project management principles and practices.
    Skill in:
      ◦ Performing public personnel administration, including job classification, pay and benefits, recruitment and selection, and training and labor relations functions.
      ◦ Managing risk management and safety programs.
      ◦ Project/program development, implementation, operations and evaluation.
      ◦ Preparing statistical reports.
      ◦ Analyzing, evaluating and recommending improvements to department operations, programs and services.
      ◦ Managing, developing, motivating and evaluating professional and support staff.
      ◦ Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
      ◦ Understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines.
      ◦ Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
      ◦ Using personal computers and office software in a Windows-based operating environment.
      ◦ Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly.
      ◦ Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, and the public.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

    Experience: Five (5) years of professional level human resource management and development experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.

    Supplemental Information

    Working Conditions: This position may be required to work weekends, evenings, and extended hours.

    Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

    The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

    MANAGEMENT/ CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES (M&C)
    Benefit Summary

    PERS Retirement :

    Miscellaneous employees - Tier I-2% @ 55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members pay 7% of PERS member share and 1% shall be employee-paid cost-sharing of the City's contribution under Gov. Code section 20516(a). Single highest year is coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13. Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

    Safety employees (Battalion Chiefs) - 3% @ 55 for current employees and individuals hired by the City who are already PERS members. Single highest year. Employees pay a total of 12% towards retirement. 2.7%@5 7 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13. Three year average final compensation. Members pay 50% of normal cost .

    Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2025 Social Security income cap is $176,100.

    Medical - Monthly medical contribution of $1,800 ($932 for medical and $818 for flex dollars). Flex dollars may be used toward a medical premium and/or deferred compensation plan. Employees are responsible for paying any out-of-pocket balance of the medical plan premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

    Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Mission Square 457 plan.

    Dental & Vision : MetLife Dental and VSP vision benefits are provided.

    Flex Plan : Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

    Employee Assistance Program : Employees are eligible for the basic level of service.

    Life Insurance : $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates.

    Long-Term Disability: In addition to basic LTD plan (66 2/3 % of first $9,750 after 60-day waiting period), City provides Executive LTD which pays 75% of first $12,000 of employee's salary less the amount of any other income, up to a total of $2,500. Applies to non job-related occurrences. 90 day waiting period.

    Holidays : 12 fixed paid holidays plus one day of personal leave/floating holiday per year. Battalion Chiefs paid 156 hours.

    Vacation Leave : Vacation Leave is earned at a rate of 4.15 hours per pay period. Total years of service in a CalPERS or comparable agency may be used for placement in a higher Vacation Leave accrual. One Personal Leave day per year is provided until such time the City recognizes an additional holiday.

    Sick Leave : 8 hours per month.

    Administrative Leave: Mid-Management and Confidential positions shall receive up to 56 hours per calendar year upon recommendation of the Department Director and approval of the City Manager.

    Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days (or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more) for qualifying incident.

    Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $2,000/year for work-related college courses.

    Cell Phone Stipend: City cell phone provided depending on position.

    Other : Uniform Allowance ($40/mo) for Battalion Chiefs; Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Payroll Direct Deposit; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee).

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Technical Knowledge

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