MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES (RECRUITMENT & SELECTION)
Apply NowCompany: Los Angeles Metro
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Salary: $99,278.40 - $148,928.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 000000-1
Cabinet: CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICE
Cost Center: 6240 - TALENT ACQUISITION
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract
Max Number of Applicants: 75
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Plans, manages, and oversees the activities/programs of one or more areas within Human Resources, including classification/compensation, recruitment/selection, or leave programs; may also manage and/or supervise a workforce and budget of assigned area.
The first 75 applicants will be guaranteed first consideration for this position. Additional applicants may be considered based on need.
Examples of Duties
Performs a combination of the following job duties depending on area of assignment
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Experience
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
(TS)
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Physical Effort Required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
02
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
03
Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have in one or more human resources functions
04
If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
05
Please select the number of years of relevant supervisory-level experience you have in one or more human resources functions
06
If you indicated having relevant supervisory-level experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
07
Please describe your relevant experience conducting complex full-cycle recruitment and selection. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
08
Please describe your relevant experience leading a project, program or team members. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
09
Please describe your relevant experience developing innovative recruitment strategies. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
10
Please describe your relevant experience working in the public sector. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
Required Question
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 000000-1
Cabinet: CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICE
Cost Center: 6240 - TALENT ACQUISITION
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract
Max Number of Applicants: 75
Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Plans, manages, and oversees the activities/programs of one or more areas within Human Resources, including classification/compensation, recruitment/selection, or leave programs; may also manage and/or supervise a workforce and budget of assigned area.
The first 75 applicants will be guaranteed first consideration for this position. Additional applicants may be considered based on need.
Examples of Duties
Performs a combination of the following job duties depending on area of assignment
- Plans, manages, and oversees the activities/programs of one or more areas within Human Resources, including classification/compensation, recruitment/selection, or leave programs
- Manages the development, interpretation, application, and adherence to established human resources policies and procedures and appropriate governmental laws and regulations
- Advises management and staff on human resources issues and resolutions or related problems
- Develops and implements short-range and long-range goals, policies, and procedures
- Prepares and presents reports to the management, committees, and outside agencies
- Oversees special studies
- Represents department at meetings with consultants, public officials, and the public
- Provides personal and professional development counseling
- Creates materials to communicate human resource information
- Analyzes and interprets insurance, general contracts, laws, regulations, and court rulings
- Oversees the agency's overall compliance in assigned area
- Manages the preparation or amendment of procurement documents, including SOWs (Statements of Work); evaluates bids/proposals and participates in the selection of qualified bidders/proposers
- Plans and manages programs in assigned area
- Interprets and applies labor contract provisions regarding employment, bidding, displacement, and layoff
- Supervises, trains, and mentors assigned staff
- Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
- Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in one or more human resources functions; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
- Relevant HR certification for the area of responsibility, such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources), CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), etc., preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
- Experience conducting complex full-cycle recruitment and selection
- Experience leading a project, program or team members
- Experience developing innovative recruitment strategies
- Experience working in the public sector
(TS)
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
- Current theories, principles, and practices of human resource management
- EEO and affirmative action principles and goals
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing human resources management for a public sector agency
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Research and report preparation methods
- Forecasting and planning methods
- Modern management theory
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
- Performing complex human resources work in assigned specialty area
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Various forms of communication, including non-verbal, formal, informal, face-to-face, internet, etc.
- Managing a project from inception to culmination
- Establishing and implementing relevant policies and procedures
- Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
- Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions and recommendations
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Supervising, training, developing, and mentoring staff
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
- Develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate outcomes
- Determine strategies and achieve goals
- Communicate effectively in a wide variety of formats
- Utilize capabilities of computer technology and software packages
- Compile and analyze data
- Handle highly confidential information
- Apply mathematical computations and formulas
- Think and act independently
- Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and labor/management agreements
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
- Kaiser medical insurance
- Public Pension Plan
- 457/401K Plan
- Flex Spending
- Paid Sick Time
- Fare Media
- Rideshare Subsidies
- Metro One Fitness membership
01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed
02
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD from an accredited college or university
03
Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have in one or more human resources functions
- No relevant experience
- Fewer than 6 years
- 6 years or more but fewer than 8 years
- 8 years or more but fewer than 10 years
- More than 10 years
04
If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
05
Please select the number of years of relevant supervisory-level experience you have in one or more human resources functions
- No supervisory-level experience
- Fewer than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but fewer than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but fewer than 7 years
- More than 7 years
06
If you indicated having relevant supervisory-level experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
07
Please describe your relevant experience conducting complex full-cycle recruitment and selection. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
08
Please describe your relevant experience leading a project, program or team members. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
09
Please describe your relevant experience developing innovative recruitment strategies. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
10
Please describe your relevant experience working in the public sector. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
Required Question