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Human Resources Manager (20746415)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$159,629.00-$215,500.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Human Resources and Personnel
Recreation Leader/Recreation Specialist (20725969)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$17.70-$23.02 Hourly
- Full Time
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Equipment Mechanic (20552101)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
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- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Communications Dispatcher - Lateral (Per Diem) (19915117)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$53.42-$53.42 Hourly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Police Recruit (20725685)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$46.64 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Academy Graduate ($10,000 Incentive) (20691855)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
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- Full Time
- Public Safety
Police Officer - Lateral ($40,000 Incentive) (20691888)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$132,036.00-$160,491.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Communications Dispatcher (20688073)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
$107,219.00-$130,325.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Project Intern – Engineering and Public Administration (20663395)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
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- Full Time
- Engineering
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Maintenance Worker I (20294834)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California
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- Building Maintenance
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- Education and Training
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Human Resources Manager (20746415)
- 701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California 94025 United States
- CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
- Jun 14, 2026
- $159,629.00-$215,500.00 Annually - Full Time
CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA

Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to a little over 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year. Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, Facebook, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and CS Bio Co. City government Menlo Park was founded November 23, 1927, as a general law city under the State of California and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of a variety of commissions and committees. City departments that report to the City Manager include Administrative Services, the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Library, Police and Public Works.In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Lush landscaping including heritage trees, a running fountain and a duck pond surrounds the City Hall / Administration Building. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities and the main Menlo Park library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for City residents, local employees and visitors alike. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to the Caltrain station and Menlo Park’s downtown retail district.The Menlo Park City website is the primary source for information about City services, programs, projects, events, meetings, policies and volunteer opportunities. City Council The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members serve at-large for four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The City Council selects from among its members, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to one-year terms at its first meeting in December of each year. The Mayor, who represents the City of Menlo Park, serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and signs enacting ordinances and contracts. The Menlo Park City Council meetings are generally Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 701 Laurel Street. Menlo Park’s City Councilmembers serve part-time, retaining their positions in private industry, personal enterprise, business or the professions.
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- $159,629.00-$215,500.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Jun 14, 2026
Job Description
THE COMMUNITY

The City of Menlo Park is a thriving community with tree-lined neighborhoods, active commercial areas, spaces to enjoy the outdoors, and opportunities to engage in local activities. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to just under 34,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west.

Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops, restaurants, and entertainment, including the Guild Theatre. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. The Menlo Park Caltrain station also provides a convenient connection to the numerous arts and leisure activities in the San Francisco and San Jose areas.

As home to numerous venture capital firms and neighbor to Stanford University, Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and innovations originating from Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as Meta, SRI International, Pacific Biosciences, Grail, and Exponent.

THE ORGANIZATION

Incorporated in 1927, Menlo Park is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members are elected by district to four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are selected by the City Council to serve one-year terms, rotating each December. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as members of the City’s seven commissions, and the City Manager appoints all executive and management positions. City staff report to one of six departments: the City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services, Community Development, Library and Community Services, Police, and Public Works, which includes Menlo Park Municipal Water. Fire protection and sanitary services are provided by separate special districts. The City is supported by approximately 297 full-time equivalent employees and a total expenditure budget of $235 million.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Administrative Services Department is a department of nearly 30 staff in Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. The department plays a vital role in supporting the City’s day-to-day operations by delivering essential internal services and ensuring the organization is well equipped to provide exceptional services to the community.

VALUES

In Administrative Services, we believe in the power of teamwork and that how we get our work done is as important as getting it done. The Department's values guide how we behave as a team each day, ensuring we act with:

Humility - Sharing credit and defining success collectively rather than individually, jumping in to help where needed, and putting the needs of the team ahead of our own self-interest.
Emotional Intelligence - Understanding the impact that our words and actions have on one another, knowing when to listen and when to share our perspective, and striving to include everyone by respecting, listening to, helping, and appreciating one another.
Passion - Showing initiative and enthusiasm in our work, delivering outstanding, data-based results, and having a can-do, find-a-way attitude.
Integrity - Doing what we say we are going to do, communicating clearly and openly, and holding ourselves accountable for the work we do in our respective roles.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Manager is a key management position at the City. This individual plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of Human Resources, working collaboratively with the Administrative Services Director and management staff across the City. It is essential that this position is responsive to all customers and takes a proactive approach to building relationships throughout the organization, recognizing the value and unique contributions made by each and every employee. This individual serves as the main point of contact on employee relations matters and leads labor relations for the City’s five unions (general employees, supervisors and mid-management, police officers, police sergeants, and temporary employees), along with the confidential and unrepresented management groups. This position leads highly-complex projects; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; and prepares and presents staff reports, policies, and other correspondence for the City Council and all employees. The Human Resources Manager leads a staff of five, comprised of three Management Analysts and two Human Resources Technicians, to accomplish a wide variety of daily tasks, policy and labor agreement administration, and process improvements, and is responsible for interpreting and complying with the various regulatory requirements from Federal, State, and local agencies.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on the following upcoming projects:

Manage projects currently underway that involve collaborating with employees at all levels of the organization, including the citywide classification and compensation study and the employee engagement survey.
Retool several division functions, including performance management, recruitment, selection and retention processes, leave programs, and workers' compensation leave administration.
Promote employee engagement and performance management through enhanced training programs and citywide recognition events and other initiatives identified through the engagement survey analysis.
Continue to manage and develop content for the popular “HR Bits and Bites” trainings, where supervisors and managers connect with Human Resources and one another for development and relationship-building over snacks.
Train and develop Human Resources staff to form a cohesive team equipped to succeed.
Review and update policies and practices to ensure compliance with employment laws.

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Menlo%20Park%20Human%20Resources%20Manager%20Brochure_0.pdf

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https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/job_pdf/Human%20Resources%20Manager%20Job%20Description.pdf

Job Video Link URL:

https://youtu.be/YdI1U7aMp70

Ideal Candidate

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who has a clear vision, drives projects, embraces customer service, and has a passion for public service, along with a flexible and adaptive mindset. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary to build relationships across all levels and navigate and defuse tension when it arises; excellent project and time management skills; and ability to write reports and other correspondence with clarity. This individual will ask for and listen to a variety of inputs and conduct independent research and networking before analyzing and preparing thoughtful policies and procedures, fostering collaboration and inclusivity. They will have a demonstrated ability to provide consistent, accurate, and timely human resources programs and services; foster a citywide culture of staff development and continuous learning; provide quality customer service; and be comfortable leading innovation and change management efforts within Human Resources and citywide.

Key Attributes and Skills

A manager who is able to establish confidence, trust, credibility, and consistency for themselves as well as Human Resources as a whole.
Possesses knowledge and experience with employment/ labor law and the collective bargaining process.
Understands the administration of CalPERS pension and medical programs, workers’ compensation benefits, deferred compensation and other key employee benefits.
A compassionate leader and effective change agent, who can assist, support, and mentor employees and provide growth and development opportunities.
Comfortable making presentations to employees, elected/ appointed officials, and the public.
Embrace Human Resources as a collaborative partner and service provider to departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human resources management, industrial relations, public administration, business administration or a related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources program professional support experience, including
Three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Benefits

Salary Range: $159,629 - $215,500 annually (Pending City Council approval on June 23, 2026; the current salary range is $153,489 - $207,211)

The City provides a generous benefits package designed to achieve total compensation above the market median among comparable agencies and promote employee health, wellness, and work-life balance, including:

CalPERS Retirement - Classic members 2% at 60 and 2% at 62 for PEPRA members. Employees pay the full member contribution. The City does not participate in Social Security, except for the 1.45% Medicare contribution by both the City and employee.
Medical Plans - City pays 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents.
Educational Reimbursement - City reimburses up to $3,600 per year for tuition expenses.
Life Insurance - City provided policy equal to 1.5 times the employee’s annual salary up to $350,000.
Deferred Compensation - City matches employee contribution up to 4% of salary or to the IRS maximum, whichever is less.
Paid Time Off - Includes 338 hours of General Leave, 80 hours of Management Leave, and 11 official paid holidays per year. Up to 120 hours may be cashed out annually. Accrued General Leave is fully paid out upon separation from the City.
Health Reimbursement - City contribution of $2,500 per year for health reimbursement arrangement.
Auto Allowance - Employees who are not assigned a City vehicle receive an auto allowance of $278 per pay period.
City is also enrolled in Caltrain GoPass and BayPass pilot program for free access to all bus, rail, and ferry services in the nine-county Bay Area. The Menlo Park Caltrain station is a five-minute walk from City Hall.
Annual Bonus - City Manager may award a bonus of up to $20,000 per fiscal year.
Additional Benefits - City paid long-term disability and AD&D insurance. Counseling and referral services provided through the Employee Assistance Program. Access to on-site gym.
We offer hybrid and flexible work arrangements, including a 9/80 schedule with the option to work remotely up to one day per week.

For more detailed benefit information, visit
www.menlopark.gov
and review the City of Menlo Park Management Compensation Plan for Unrepresented Appointees.

Special Instructions

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Open until filled with the first application screening scheduled for July 3, 2026.

Selected candidates will be invited to the panel interviews on Thursday, July 16, 2026, followed by final interviews on Friday, July 17, 2026.

The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or
jobs@menlopark.gov
prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.

Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal conviction history questionnaire, DOJ fingerprinting, and an Occuscreen background check.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to verify identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Closing Date/Time: Until filled
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CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA

Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to a little over 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year.

Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.

Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, Facebook, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and CS Bio Co.

City government

Menlo Park was founded November 23, 1927, as a general law city under the State of California and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of a variety of commissions and committees. City departments that report to the City Manager include Administrative Services, the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Library, Police and Public Works.

In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Lush landscaping including heritage trees, a running fountain and a duck pond surrounds the City Hall / Administration Building. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities and the main Menlo Park library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for City residents, local employees and visitors alike. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to the Caltrain station and Menlo Park’s downtown retail district.

The Menlo Park City website is the primary source for information about City services, programs, projects, events, meetings, policies and volunteer opportunities.

City Council

The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members serve at-large for four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The City Council selects from among its members, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to one-year terms at its first meeting in December of each year. The Mayor, who represents the City of Menlo Park, serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and signs enacting ordinances and contracts. The Menlo Park City Council meetings are generally Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 701 Laurel Street. Menlo Park’s City Councilmembers serve part-time, retaining their positions in private industry, personal enterprise, business or the professions.
CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA
- Menlo Park, California, United States
- https://menlopark.gov/
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