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Job Description
Description
The City of Laguna Beach is seeking an energetic and experienced human resources professional with a strong focus on recruitment and talent acquisition. As the ideal candidate, you will have the confidence and expertise to manage full-cycle recruitments, including public safety promotional processes, while also driving initiatives to enhance the overall Employee Experience. Exceptional communication, consensus-building, and organizational skills are a must, as well as the ability to effectively train, motivate, and mentor staff. You will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment, bringing your strategic thinking and collaborative spirit to the forefront.
This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, with the potential to work remotely up to two days per week, promoting work-life balance while maintaining engagement with the team.
Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, you will supervise two employees responsible for recruitment and benefits. Additionally, you will contribute to classification and compensation studies, employee relations, and various special projects or programs, offering a breadth of opportunities to expand your HR expertise. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful work that truly makes a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Principal Human Resources Analyst . They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education: A relevant Bachelor's Degree. A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration is highly desirable.
Experience: Four years of full-time, increasingly responsible experience in human resources and at least one year of supervisory experience.
License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Supplemental Information
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.
Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with a first review on October 14 , 2024. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.
Laguna Beach: With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 24,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit and animal control.
The Department: The Human Resources Department provides internal support to all operating departments and external support to all prospective candidates. Responsibilities include The Department is also responsible for the maintenance of personnel records for City's employees and the recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding of all new employees. The Department also manages employee training and development programs; administers the City's compensation, classification and employee benefits programs; oversees equal employment opportunity programs; ensures compliance with State and Federal employment mandates; manages employee leaves, provides guidance to staff, and coordinates employee safety and workers' compensation programs. The Department also administers the City's Risk Management program, which acquires and maintains insurance for the City, assists with contract reviews, and maintains tort claims presented against the City.
Benefits for Laguna Beach Municipal Employees' Association (MEA)
Retirement: The City offers membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members, or 2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members.
Health Coverage: The City covers the medical and dental insurance premium costs for employee-only and provides a contribution towards dependent premium costs. A medical insurance waiver program is available for employees covered by medical insurance other than the City’s medical insurance.
Vacation: Vacation leave accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. This increases to 136 hours per year after five years of service, and to 176 hours per year after nine years of service. A cash-out option exists for accrued vacation time.
Holiday: The City provides 90 hours for 11 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: Sick leave accrues at a rate of 80 hours per year. Unused sick leave is available for cash-in at 50% value into your Retirement Health Savings (RHS) account.
Retirement Health Savings Plan: The City, on your behalf, deposits a monthly pre-tax contribution of $100 into your RHS account.
Life Insurance: The City provides a life insurance benefit in the amount of $50,000, including coverage for Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-term Disability.
Pay Plan: The basic pay ranges are composed of 8 steps, with each step varying by approximately 5%.
Acting Pay: Employees will receive an additional 5% of their current base salary for working out of classification for 15 or more consecutive workdays.
Alternate Work Schedule: City Hall is currently operating on a 9/80 work schedule. Other work schedules may be available including, but not limited to, a 4/10, 9/80, 5/8 or other work schedule as may suit the operational needs of the City. Alternate work schedules are subject to City Manager approval.
Other Benefits: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account, Educational Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program, Exceptional Performance Pay Program, and Bilingual Pay Program. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Laguna Beach
Show moreThe City of Laguna Beach was founded on June 29, 1927, and is a small town of picturesque beaches, hiking trails, a walkable downtown, and summer art festivals. Located in southwest Orange County, Laguna Beach occupies 8.84 square miles, has a population of approximately 23,000 and welcomes six million visitors each year.
The City provides a full range of services, including recreational activities, cultural arts events, public works services, transit operations, community development, administrative services, and police, fire, and marine safety protection. Laguna Beach operates under a council-manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in a five-person City Council. The City Manager carries out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, oversees the day-to-day operations of the City, and appoints department heads.
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