Personnel Manager in Fresno, California at City of Fresno

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs before the final filing date.

The City of Fresno is recruiting for experienced Personnel Managers to administer, coordinate and lead the personnel functions for an assigned department, and to serve as a strategic partner on personnel matters.

We are seeking dynamic leaders who are innovative, understands current employment laws and regulations concerning recruitment, risk management, and labor relations. This classification is responsible for a broad range of personnel functions including employee relations, employee selection, discipline, organization development, personnel and disciplinary investigations, and other administrative and analytical tasks for an assigned department. Incumbents will be responsible for maintaining a variety of records and files; provide assistance in resolving operational and administration issues; make and assist in the implementation of recommendations; participate in the budget development and administration; participate in special projects within assigned area of responsibility; perform research and analysis of new programs, services, policies, and procedures; and prepare and present reports.

Incumbents will provide leadership in the development and assessment of operational goals and develop innovative approaches to empower employees to accomplish the department goals and mission; and will be expected to use sound judgment, encompass a high level of commitment to public service, demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast paced and demanding environment, and possess the initiative to complete projects. This position may exercise supervision over assigned staff.

Key responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to:

• Investigations: Conduct interviews for departmental level investigations; assist and coordinate with the City Attorney’s Office and Personnel Services; track cases, and prepare legal memos.
• Employee Action Forms (EAFs): Prepare, review, and process EAFs requiring Director or City Manager approval; prepare all other department EAFs.
• Employee Support: Manage department interactive processes (IP) with Personnel Services; track status of IP; track long-term absences, workers’ compensation, and fit-for-duty evaluations; serve as a liaison between department and the Risk Division; confirm Payroll aligns with accommodation and/or leave requests.
• Labor Relations: Ensure compliance with MOUs; assist with grievances; and partner with Personnel Services and the Labor Division on departmental changes.
• Performance Management: Prepare and track evaluations; review supervisor/manager evaluations; support employee development; and partner with the Training Division to ensure department staff attends mandated training.
• Policies: Draft, review, and maintain department personnel policies for consistency and relevancy.
• Staffing & Recruitment: Oversee vacancies, certified lists, hiring processes, contingent offers, reference checks, and onboarding; ensure department selection processes are consistent with City policy.
• Personnel Actions: Enter requests for position conversions, requisitions, job offers, and evaluation data.
• Safety & Compliance: OSHA and safety compliance; conduct reasonable suspicion.

Current vacancies exist at the Fresno Animal Center and the Department of Public Utilities. This classification exists throughout the City; therefore, the City may choose to utilize this recruitment to fill future vacancies.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

The full job specification is available at: Personnel Manager Job Specification (fresno.gov)

Qualifications

Qualified Candidates Must Possess:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or closely related field;

AND

- Four years of progressively responsible professional personnel, management, or administrative experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years. Copy of degree and/or transcripts must be uploaded to the application.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Qualified candidates certified for consideration will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Selection Process

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs before the final filing date. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

A select group of candidates will be invited to interview for this rewarding and excellent opportunity.