Human Resources Manager
Apply NowCompany: City of Antioch, CA
Location: Antioch, CA 94509
Description:
Salary : $121,728.00 - $147,960.00 Annually
Location : 200 H Street; Antioch, CA
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number: 00000-24/04
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The Human Resources Department is responsible for overseeing the management of personnel services including recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations, training, and maintaining the personnel classification system. Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Manager assists in planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating the activities and operations of the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include recruitment and selection, employee benefits administration, classification and compensation, labor relations, employee training and development, risk management, and general human resources administration.
The annual salary range for the Human Resources Manager position is $121,728 - $147,960.Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.
SALARY & BENEFIT INFORMATION
Monthly Salary DOQ: $10,144 - $12,330
Collective Bargaining Representation: Management - Senior Level
Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of 2025 Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Assist in the development and implementation of human resources policies, procedures, and programs. Manage and oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements. Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, service and industrial disability retirement, and leave programs. Assist in labor relations activities, including contract negotiations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary actions. Develop, implement, and oversee employee training and professional development programs. Assist with overseeing risk management activities, including workers' compensation, safety programs, and compliance with workplace regulations. Maintain and analyze human resources records, reports, and metrics to support decision-making and strategic planning. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Serve as a liaison between employees and management to address workplace issues and concerns. Assist in the preparation and administration of the department's budget. Ensure compliance for all staff and elected officials on sexual harassment and ethics training. Provide support and guidance to management staff and employees on Human Resources issues, including performance evaluations, discipline, grievance procedures, interpretation of policies, procedures, rules, MOUs, and related matters. Assist in the Administration of the City's classification and compensation systems and plans; conduct job audits and analyses; prepare and revise class specifications; conduct salary and fringe benefit surveys; analyze data; recommend adjustments as appropriate. Analyze legislation and regulations to determine effect on personnel programs and services; knowledgeable of current legislation and/or court decisions affecting Human Resources administration. Monitor for compliance with City policies, contracts, rules and ordinances, we well as applicable Federal and State statutes. Explain, justify, and defend department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of Human Resources; incorporate new developments as appropriate. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Prepare and may present staff reports to the City Council related to human resources programs, policies, or legislative compliance. May supervise staff. Perform other duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Supplemental Information
Education and Experience Guidelines
Education/Training:
The conditions herein 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 job functions.
EEO/ADA:
The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or HR@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.
BENEFITS:
HEALTH AND WELFARE - Cafeteria Plan is provided with a City contribution for the purchase of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. A cash payment option in lieu of benefits is available.
LIFE INSURANCE
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RETIREMENT - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for PEPRA members
MEDICAL-AFTER-RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (MARA)
SOCIAL SECURITY - The City participates in the Medicare portion only. Employee pays 1.45% of salary with matching contribution paid by the City.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - City offers a 457 Plan. City contributes 5% of base salary per month towards a deferred compensation plan for Executive Management and 2% for other management.
HOLIDAYS - 14 days per year, including 3 floating holidays
VACATION - 11 to 25 days per year depending upon length of service
VACATION BUYBACK POLICY
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
SICK LEAVE - Accrue 12 days per year
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
01
Please indicate highest level of education completed:
02
Please indicate years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management.
03
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity do you have?
04
Please indicate number of staff supervised.
05
Please describe your experience managing office operations which include staff oversight, training and evaluations. If no experience, type "N/A" in the box below.
06
Do you hold any of the following HR certifications? (Select all that apply and attach a copy.)
07
Do you have experience working in the public sector? (i.e., City, County)
08
Please describe your experience with the budgeting process. If no experience, type "N/A" in the box below.
09
Public Safety Personnel Experience: Do you have experience with any of the following? (Select all that apply.)
10
Do you have experience with the principals of public administration, legislative procedures, and staff report preparation? Including methods for effectively presenting information to governing bodies such as the City Council.
11
What functions have you led, directly or through other managers, in your present or previous position?
12
Please list the applicable laws, statutes, or other governmental regulations governing public sector employment of which you consider yourself to have strong working knowledge. If you don't have strong working knowledge in this area, write "none."
13
Describe the software programs (Microsoft Office, HRIS system, Laserfiche, One Solution, NeoGov, etc.) you have used and indicate your level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Required Question
Location : 200 H Street; Antioch, CA
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number: 00000-24/04
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The Human Resources Department is responsible for overseeing the management of personnel services including recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations, training, and maintaining the personnel classification system. Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Manager assists in planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating the activities and operations of the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include recruitment and selection, employee benefits administration, classification and compensation, labor relations, employee training and development, risk management, and general human resources administration.
The annual salary range for the Human Resources Manager position is $121,728 - $147,960.Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.
SALARY & BENEFIT INFORMATION
Monthly Salary DOQ: $10,144 - $12,330
Collective Bargaining Representation: Management - Senior Level
Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of 2025 Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
- Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55, New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
- 457 Employer Deferred Compensation Option
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Gym Reimbursement
- Much More!
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Typical Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of human resources management, including recruitment, selection, and employee relations.
- Employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and labor relations statutes.
- Compensation and classification methodologies.
- Benefits administration, including health and retirement plans.
- Risk management, workers' compensation, and workplace safety regulations.
- Employee training and professional development strategies.
- Conflict resolution and performance management techniques.
- HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and data analysis tools.
- Principles of public administration, legislative procedures, and staff report preparation.
- Methods for effectively presenting information to governing bodies such as the City Council. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Plan, organize, and manage human resources programs effectively.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Prepare detailed and comprehensive staff reports and present them to executive leadership and elected officials.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Analyze HR data and generate reports for decision-making.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and external partners.
- Mediate conflicts and provide guidance on HR issues.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive personnel matters.
Supplemental Information
Education and Experience Guidelines
Education/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; and
- Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management; and
- Including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience in a municipal or government setting is highly desirable.
- Professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are highly desirable.
The conditions herein 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 job functions.
- Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.
- Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
EEO/ADA:
The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or HR@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.
BENEFITS:
HEALTH AND WELFARE - Cafeteria Plan is provided with a City contribution for the purchase of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. A cash payment option in lieu of benefits is available.
LIFE INSURANCE
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
RETIREMENT - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for PEPRA members
MEDICAL-AFTER-RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (MARA)
SOCIAL SECURITY - The City participates in the Medicare portion only. Employee pays 1.45% of salary with matching contribution paid by the City.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - City offers a 457 Plan. City contributes 5% of base salary per month towards a deferred compensation plan for Executive Management and 2% for other management.
HOLIDAYS - 14 days per year, including 3 floating holidays
VACATION - 11 to 25 days per year depending upon length of service
VACATION BUYBACK POLICY
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
SICK LEAVE - Accrue 12 days per year
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
01
Please indicate highest level of education completed:
- Master's degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- High school diploma or equivalent
02
Please indicate years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management.
- No experience or less than 6 years
- 6 to 7 years
- Over 7 years
03
How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity do you have?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- Over 5 years
04
Please indicate number of staff supervised.
- None
- 1 to 3
- 4 to 6
- Over 6 Staff Members Supervised
05
Please describe your experience managing office operations which include staff oversight, training and evaluations. If no experience, type "N/A" in the box below.
06
Do you hold any of the following HR certifications? (Select all that apply and attach a copy.)
- HRM-CP
- SHRM-SCP
- PHR
- SPHR
- IPMA-CP/PSHRA
- IPMA-SCP/PSHRA
- Other certification (please specify on your application)
- No certifications at this time
07
Do you have experience working in the public sector? (i.e., City, County)
- Yes
- No
08
Please describe your experience with the budgeting process. If no experience, type "N/A" in the box below.
09
Public Safety Personnel Experience: Do you have experience with any of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- I have experience working with police personnel
- I am familiar with POST regulations
- I am familiar with the Public Safety Officers Bill of Rights (POBR)
- No Experience
10
Do you have experience with the principals of public administration, legislative procedures, and staff report preparation? Including methods for effectively presenting information to governing bodies such as the City Council.
- Yes
- No
11
What functions have you led, directly or through other managers, in your present or previous position?
- Employee relations
- Recruiting process
- Labor relations in a unionized environment
- Training and employee development
- Workforce planning
- Organizational development
- Classification and compensation studies
- Benefits administration, including leaves, and worker's compensation
- None of the above
12
Please list the applicable laws, statutes, or other governmental regulations governing public sector employment of which you consider yourself to have strong working knowledge. If you don't have strong working knowledge in this area, write "none."
13
Describe the software programs (Microsoft Office, HRIS system, Laserfiche, One Solution, NeoGov, etc.) you have used and indicate your level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Required Question