Human Resources Manager

Definition

The Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management with limited direction and provides both direct and indirect supervision to human resources staff. The incumbent is responsible for managing, overseeing, coordinating, and planning a full range of highly responsible complex, advanced and confidential professional human resources functions. These include the development, implementation, and administration of HR programs and services across multiple functional areas.

Key responsibilities include overseeing recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, salary administration, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, HRIS, performance management, employee engagement, and training and development. The Human Resources Manager also supervises technical and clerical personnel and serves as the office manager.

Position Snapshot / A Day in the Life :

The Human Resources Manager with the City of Fontana is fast-paced, hands-on, and central to keeping the organization running smoothly. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, the HR Manager leads a wide range of advanced, confidential, and highly responsible HR functions while providing both direct and indirect supervision to the HR team.

Each day brings a balance of strategic planning and operational leadership. The HR Manager oversees recruitment and selection efforts, ensures classification and compensation systems remain competitive and equitable, and guides salary administration with consistency and accuracy. They work closely with employee and labor relations matters-interpreting MOUs, addressing workplace concerns, supporting supervisors, and ensuring due process is followed.

The HR Manager also leads benefits administration, partners in the management of HRIS functions, and supports performance management and employee engagement initiatives. Training and development needs are assessed and addressed through practical, forward-thinking solutions.

As the division's office manager, the HR Manager ensures the department's daily operations stay organized, efficient, and responsive. Throughout the day, they work in close partnership with the Risk Management team and provide steady, reliable support to the HR Director.

This role is suited for someone who can pivot with ease, lead with clarity, and uphold the City's standards of service while managing multiple high-level HR responsibilities.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and / or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and management of the Department's new or revised human resources programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation.
• Manages the administration of the employee and labor relations activities, discipline, and grievance processes.
• Manages recruitments and selection, screens employment applications, and ensures applicants meet or exceed minimum qualifications; assess, interviews, and evaluates candidates according to qualifications and provides coordination for volunteers.
• Develops, curates, and proctors written exams and technical interviews; improves testing methods utilized; collects, monitors, and analyzes testing results.
• Manages, supervises, directs, supports, and evaluates clerical and technical staff; provides performance feedback and handles disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, and vendors to support contract negotiation, implementation, and ongoing coordination, with guidance from leadership as needed.
• Develops, curates, administers, and coordinates city-wide training programs.
• Interprets, clarifies, and develops personnel policies and procedures; responds to requests for information and assistance from employees, management, outside agencies, and the public.
• Coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organization; responds to requests for information and advises City departments, outside agencies, and the general public on City personnel rules and regulations.
• Coordinates, manages, and administers a variety of special programs and departmental projects.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates initiative and independently manages workload to meet established deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Performs any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer; employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision when preparing and reading written reports and other work-related documents. Acute hearing is also required when providing phone and counter assistance.

Experience and Training Guidelines

A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have knowledge and abilities of :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Public, or Business Administration or a closely related field AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible relevant experience in human resources management, strategic planning, budgeting practices, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Experience in a public agency setting is highly desirable. Master's degree preferred.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent.

Supplemental Information

Incumbents are required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest Form (700 Form) annually and ethics training bi-annually, pursuant to AB 1234.

The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.

Please to view our excellent employee benefit options.

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What is your highest level of education?

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How many years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience do you have in human resources management, strategic planning, and budgeting practices?

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How many years of human resources experience do you possess within the public sector, specifically local government (city / county / special district)?

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Based on your increasingly responsible experience in human resources management, strategic planning, and budgeting practices, how many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

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Following up to your answer for Question 4, how many employees have you managed and / or supervised?

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Reflecting on your response to Question 4, which option best describes the nature and scope of your supervisory and / or managerial experience?

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How many years of experience do you possess as a CalPERS administrator?

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Reflecting on your response to Question 7, which option best describes the nature of your experience as a CalPERS administrator?

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How many years of experience do you possess of benefit administration?

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Reflecting on your response to Question 9, which option best describes your experience in benefits administration?

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How many years of experience do you possess of recruitment and talent selection?

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Reflecting on your response to Question 11, which option best describes your experience in recruitment and talent selection?

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How many years of experience do you have working in labor relations or a labor environment?

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Reflecting on your response to Question 13, which option best describes your experience in labor relations?

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How many years of experience do you have addressing personnel matters in a unionized environment?

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Reflecting on your response to Question 15, which option best describes your experience addressing personnel matters in a unionized environment?

Required Question