Human Resources Manager - Promotional Only

Base Pay:

• Human Resources Manager: $113,050.91 - $151,489.10 annually DOQ
  

The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Manager (Promotional Only).

Under general direction, manages, plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of assigned human resources staff for an assigned program area; performs responsible advanced journey level work in the areas of classification, compensation, recruitment and selection, employee and labor relations, HRIS system management, and training. Assists in the development and administration of personnel programs, policies, and procedures. This is a broad classification with positions assigned to specific functional areas. Duties and assignments may overlap assigned functional areas depending on the operational needs of the department. The current vacancy is responsible for overseeing the Recruitment and Classification/Compensation Division, as well as conducting workplace investigations and complaint intake.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Human Resources Manager is an advanced journey-level class that performs the full range of complex professional duties while managing one or more assigned program areas.

This position is designated as "at will" serving at the pleasure of the department Director and subject to discharge without cause and without the right of appeal.

The ideal candidate for the current vacancy will possess a combination of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Professional experience in position/supervisory organization management, classification and compensation, recruitment, workplace investigations/complaint intake, and/or Workday Human Capital Management system administration and maintenance.
  
• Collaborative leader who mentors HR staff while ensuring compliance with policies, labor agreements, and best practices.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to navigate complex HR issues and drive innovative solutions.
  
• Excel in balancing multiple priorities, fostering positive relationships, and implementing HR programs that enhance organizational efficiency.
  
• Proactive and experienced communicator with high integrity, providing clear guidance and strategic insight to leadership and employees.
  

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

Human Resources Manager: A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in public administration, human resources, psychology, business administration, or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience working in the human resources field. Supervisory/lead experience and public sector human resources experience are highly desired.

Note: Additional related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Apply Now!

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a regular or probationary employee with the City of Ventura. Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline at www.cityofve ntura.ca.gov/jobs or via your employee WorkDay JobsHub. It is essential that your City job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

Application Filing Deadline:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REVIEW:

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:

A select number of candidates will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Top candidates from the qualifying interview will be selected for the department final selection interview. Select candidates will be notified of specifics after the filing deadline. Note: If there are 3 or fewer candidates, a panel interview will not be conducted.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Learn More - Essential Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here Human Resources Manager .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . or Monika Maine at mmaine@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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