The City of El Segundo, encompassing over five square miles, is ideally located in Santa Monica Bay. Since its incorporation on January 18, 1917, the City of El Segundo has evolved from a working-class refinery town on the edge of Los Angeles to one of California’s most dynamic and diversified economic engines. The City of El Segundo is renowned for its quaint small-town atmosphere surrounded by a thriving business environment that caters to some of the nation’s most prestigious corporations. The City’s population is just under 17,000, which has enabled the community to preserve its small-town intimacy and charm. The Human Resources Manager assists in the management of the Human Resources Department’s programs and services; assists in the planning, organizing, and coordinating of comprehensive personnel, employee-employer relations and risk management programs, and provides highly responsible, complex and professional staff assistance to the Human Resources Director. The City of El Segundo is seeking a proactive, innovative professional to serve as the Human Resources Manager. The City is looking for an honest, effective communicator that will promote a positive organizational culture. The ideal candidate is confident while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment and skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees and the public. A hardworking, flexible leader who is passionate about the work and can effectively manage, develop, motivate, and evaluate professional and support staff will do well in this role.
The City of El Segundo is seeking a proactive, innovative professional to serve as the Human Resources Manager. The City is looking for an honest, effective communicator that will promote a positive organizational culture. The ideal candidate is confident while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment and skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees and the public. A hardworking, flexible leader who is passionate about the work and can effectively manage, develop, motivate, and evaluate professional and support staff will do well in this role.
Candidates must have knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration including employee relations, benefits and leaves administration, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, training and wellness programs, and labor relations. Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to conduct research and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports. Excellent project management skills and the ability to analyze, evaluate, and recommend improvements to department operations, programs, and services are essential. Experience effectively working with labor groups is required. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field along with five (5) years of professional level human resources management and development experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.