The City of La Habra is a vibrant Southern California community, strategically located in the northwest corner of Orange County, where it benefits from the greater economies of both Orange and Los Angeles counties. The City is home to a population of over 63,000 residents within La Habra’s 7.3 square miles. A friendly and diverse community, La Habra is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, Tamale Festival and the jewel of La Habra, its Children’s Museum. While the City has planned for and encourages measured growth, it retains a small town feel and lives up to its heritage as “A Caring Community.”

Job Title
Human Resources Manager
Job Description

The City is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager who will be creative, collaborative, personable and professional, with a willingness to proactively address issues. The City desires a candidate who has demonstrated expertise in the field of human resources administration and risk management. The Human Resources Manager must be an active change agent, willing to adapt and evolve to improve processes, methods and results. ABOUT THE POSITION This position reports to the Deputy Director of Human Resources/Risk Management. Under general direction, the Human Resources Manager plans, develops, directs, and manages the activities and operations of the Human Resources/Risk Management Department. Areas of responsibility include classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, employee benefits administration, employee and labor relations and negotiations, policy development, training, and conflict resolution. Additionally, the position oversees the Risk Management program including workers' compensation, claims administration; claims investigation and evaluation, provides training on risk management to City departments to minimize risk and safety exposures; and assists with the City’s participation in the Joint Power Authority (JPA). INTERESTED IN APPLYING? To be considered for this remarkable career opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume along with your completed City application online through the Human Resources Department webpage at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lahabraca. Completed applications accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position will be accepted on a continuous basis. However, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. First review of applications will be on August 19.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, psychology or related field with course work in human resources is required. Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible specialized, risk management and human resources professional level experience including: classification, recruitment, selection, benefit administration, workers’ compensation, risk management, wage and salary administration, or other major human resources functions and two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. Public sector experience, Tyler Munis Software HRIS Systems, NEOGOV, and other Human Resources Software applications experience is highly desirable.

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City of La Habra - Human Resources
5623834079