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The City of Rocklin is seeking an experienced human resources professional to join our Human Resources Division. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of public sector HR practices and have experience independently managing a variety of responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, personnel actions, and employee relations.
We are looking for someone who can effectively balance competing priorities, exercise sound judgment and initiative, and take ownership of their work. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The best-qualified candidate will be resourceful, collaborative, and committed to providing responsive, solution-focused customer service to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provides professional human resources consultation, support, and services to City departments in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, performance management and discipline, labor relations, workers’ compensation, benefits administration, medical leaves, disability administration, and training.
- Researches, compiles, analyzes, and evaluates general and statistical information regarding selection procedures, recruitment methods, equal employment opportunity, classification, compensation, benefits administration, and other human resources practices and procedures.
- Plans and conducts recruitment and outreach activities; reviews and prepares job flyers; develops outreach, publicity, and advertising campaigns; reviews and rates job applications; coordinates and conducts interview panels.
- Participates in maintaining the City’s classification plan; conducts job analyses and position reviews; develops and/or revises class specifications; prepares and presents classification/reclassification recommendations to City Council for adoption.
- Conducts salary surveys and labor market analyses; identifies possible compaction issues and internal/external salary alignment; makes recommendations regarding salary placement and adjustments for consideration to the applicable union and/or City Council.
- May participate in investigations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, grievance, and abusive conduct complaints; prepare investigative reports; and interpret and apply memorandums of understanding, personnel rules, policies, and procedures.
- Supports the Human Resources management with labor relations matters; assists with the collection and preparation of data used in negotiations; participates in the collective bargaining process and in the meet and confer process.
- Coordinates and participates in employee training and provides professional support to departments regarding employee development.
- Reviews accident reports, medical reports, correspondence, and other material regarding workers’ compensation claims; assists in determining and advising on work status and eligibility for benefits; manages claims to encourage impacted employees’ return to employment, where possible.
- Facilitates interactive process meetings with employees, supervisors, managers, and directors to determine reasonable accommodations to work restrictions under the Americans with Disabilities Act; and coordinates industrial disability retirements when necessary.
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Minimum Requirements
Possession of a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public or business administration, finance, human resources, economics, or a closely related field;
AND
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing public administration, finance, housing, or human resources functions;
OR
One (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the City’s class of Associate Management Analyst or Administrative Analyst.
When assigned to a specific functional area as noted above, additional knowledge and experience in such area may be desirable.
Public sector experience is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Information
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
The City anticipates the recruitment process will proceed according to the following schedule:
- Application Deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Structured Oral Examination: Week of September 28, 2026
- Hiring Interviews: Week of October 5, 2026
The recruitment timeline is tentative and subject to change. Candidates are encouraged to plan accordingly and monitor their email for updates regarding the selection process.
- While always welcome, a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application. The application must be completed in its entirety (including any supplemental questions).
- All required documents must be attached to the application; missing documents may be submitted until the final filing date. Human Resources will not accept documents after the final filing date. For college education to be considered, the degree or transcripts must be attached to the application.
- Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best-qualified candidates.
- The City of Rocklin reserves the right to close this recruitment without prior notice.
- Please note, if you are a CalPERS Retired Annuitant, this position is not a retired annuitant eligible position. If you are a retired annuitant considering applying, you must reinstate from retirement (i.e., termination of CalPERS retirement and enrollment as an active employee) to be hired into this position.
The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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