Human Resources Director (20569957)

Join an energetic team of dedicated professionals, driving innovation and excellence with supportive City leadership!

The City is seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative Human Resources Director to join its leadership team. Reporting directly to the Assistant City Manager or City Manager, the HR Director will play a critical role in fostering a vibrant workplace culture. They will oversee all human resources functions, including:

Enriching employee engagement and learning, and organizational development
Boosting performance management and talent acquisition and retention activities
Leading labor negotiations and maintaining productive relationships with employee associations
Serving as the City’s Risk Manager, managing safety, workers’ compensation, and general risk management programs
Administering comprehensive benefits, class and compensation, and regulatory compliance
The Human Resources Department supports all City departments, including the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Finance, Information Technology, Police, Public Works, and Recreation & Community Services. The Director is supported by a Management Analyst and two Human Resources Technicians.

Application Process

The closing date for this recruitment is midnight on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. To be considered for this opportunity please submit a cover letter and resume to apply@solutions-mrg.com.

For questions contact Liz Brown at lizbrown.hrconsulting@gmail.com.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will support the City’ mission to serve and partner with our community to continually enhance the quality of life of everyone in Newark, and exemplify the City’s PRIDE Values:

Personal Service – Our success and relationships are built upon a foundation of trust and transparency. We conduct ourselves with the highest degree of ethics, integrity, accountability, and professionalism, to ensure we are championing exemplary service to each other and to the community we serve.

Resourcefulness – We actively manage our resources in the most efficient and responsible way possible. We take initiative and build dynamic teams. We train, adapt, and persist to overcome challenges and optimize value and benefit for our community.

Innovation – We are committed to evolving for the future. We generate and execute new ideas to maximize progress for our community and organization. We leverage and invest in technology and other tools to cultivate an environment that inspires imagination, creative problem-solving and forward-thinking.

Diversity – Diversity is vital to our success. We ensure accessibility and a welcoming environment for everyone. We foster equity, inclusion and belonging by honoring our differences, nurturing sensitivity, and creating opportunities so everyone can contribute in meaningful ways.

Engagement – We promote a culture of wellbeing, empowerment, appreciation, and recognition. We practice impactful communication and collaborate to foster teamwork that nurtures lasting connections within our organization and community.

Benefits
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

Health Insurance:  The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:Employee only: $932
Employee + 1 dependent: $1,862
Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,460
If employee declines any or part of the City’s cafeteria plan, employee may receive up to $450 cash-in-lieu per month or use the cash to pay for other benefits such as dental, vision, or additional life insurance. Any cash out will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.

Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
General Leave: 184 to 264 hours of general leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Up to 80 hours of general leave may be converted to pay per fiscal year.
Management Leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year
Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year
401(a) Plan: 6% employee contribution matched by City
Retirement Health Savings Plan: $100/month
Life Insurance: City-paid $50,000 policy
Educational Reimbursement:  Up to $10,000 lifetime benefit
Long-term and Short-term Disability: Voluntary participation
Health Allowance: $100/month
Vehicle Allowance: $400/month
Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, relaxation space and employee wellness activities
Health & Fitness: Employees and eligible family members enjoy free use of the gym, exercise equipment and pools at the Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, as well as resident rates for classes and rentals.
You may review the Compensation and Benefit Plan on our website for additional details:  Compensation and Benefit Plan

Special Instructions

To be considered for this opportunity please submit a cover letter and
resume to apply@solutions-mrg.com.
For questions contact Liz Brown at lizbrown.hrconsulting@gmail.com.

In Person Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for April 2, 2025.
The closing date for this recruitment is midnight on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Recruitment Contact

Contact email:
lizbrown.hrconsulting@gmail.com