Job Abstract

The City of Milpitas invites applicants for our next Human Resources Manager. We are looking for a leader that will bring their unique talents, capabilities, and experience to the operational functions of the City’s Human Resources Department. As a key leader in partnership with the Director, you might be responsible for projects, system and process improvements (e.g. Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation), and empowering a small and mighty team to take Human Resources into a promising future. This could include areas and functions like Benefits Administration, Workers’ Compensation, Classification & Compensation, Training and Records Management, and Employee and Labor Relations. With 450+ employees, in an organization context and culture of a full-service City with about 15 departments, you will have experience and an approach to exerting your influence that will support change through attention to the humans (change management) while also creating a sense of stability and consistency where needed. You will also be a strong generalist that approaches the work with compassion, a commitment to advancing equity (or growing in this area), and with wellbeing as a guiding principle. Come join an incredible organization in a position that positively impacts the lives of City staff and residents.

THE COMMUNITY & CITY
About the City of Milpitas Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. A full-service city with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas is a flourishing community with a very diverse and inclusive resident population of over 80,000. Often referred to as the Crossroads of Silicon Valley, the City is situated between major thoroughfares in the Bay Area and considered a highly desirable location for world-class technology companies seeking to build a central base of operations. With the addition of the new Milpitas Transit Center offering BART, light rail, and bus service, and multiple new mixed-use development projects, along with a host of new City Plans and Programs in support of an inspiring and sustainable future, the City is at the forefront of building the next generation economy. For more information, visit: www.milpitas.gov

THE DEPARTMENT & JOB
Our Mission: The HR Department supports the achievement of the City’s goals by: 1) recruiting and retaining highly qualified individuals and ensuring they have the resources to operate effectively, 2) providing an environment that is diverse, safe, and conscious of community goals, and 3) establishing policies/practices that treat employees with respect, while maintaining compliance with labor laws and labor agreements.

The Human Resources Manager is integral to the successful operations of the City's Human Resources Department and reports directly to the Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Department includes eight full-time staff and manages an annual budget of approximately $2.3M. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing several staff and assists with critical functions of Human Resources, including: Benefits Administration, Workers’ Compensation, Classification and Compensation, Training and Records Management, Employee and Labor Relations, and will be a lead on special projects. This position may also conduct investigations, perform data analysis, and may prepare and present agenda reports for City Council.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a developing team and be an influential problem solver, creative and innovative leader and lead critical projects. The HR Manager will leverage technology to automate City-wide processes, implement technology solutions, and lead a developing team. The selected candidate will exercise independent judgment and discretion, formulate administrative policies, oversee the work of others, and guide and mentor staff.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, be eager to tackle organization-wide challenges, and will embrace change management while enthusiastically working toward accomplishing Citywide goals and objectives. The successful candidate will be an empowering, engaging, and inclusive manager, and communicate often and effectively with staff, executive leadership, and elected officials. The ideal candidate will create a culture that is conducive to change and will build collaboration and trust with others, and recognizes the "Human" in Human Resources. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with various systems, analyzing data, report generation and report writing, and knows how to measure success. This candidate will be a self-starter and have a successful project management experience, and will have a track record of collaborating across departments. Key areas of focus include organizational change management, systems thinking and creating a positive environment of mutual trust.

The ideal candidate will also…

• Build collaborative partnerships with unions, executive and department leadership.
• Demonstrate strong political savvy and emotional intelligence and be comfortable having frank and open discussions with others.
• Effectively advise and provide consultative services across the organization on a variety of Human Resources matters.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Be accessible and responsive to others.
• Deliver excellence in customer service.
• Represent and speak on behalf of the department and the City.
• Assist with preparing the department budget and implement strategic short- and long-term plans.
• Be an excellent listener.
• Build, mentor and provide resources and opportunities for staff, set clear goals and expectations, and hold people accountable.

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, administration, public administration, business administration, psychology or a related major;
• Five years of professional experience in human resources administration or related field;
• Management or supervisory experience; and
• Possession of a valid California Driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

• Retirement/Pension: 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 based on provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Care benefits are provided by the City. Employees have a choice of CalPERS Medical plans and the City currently covers up to $2,655.67/month towards Kaiser. Dental and Vision Care coverage is provided by the City with no monthly premium cost to the employee; Medical, Dental and Vision Care benefits are provided to all regular employees and their eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 term policy available.
• Deferred Comp: Available to employees as an option with up to $75 per month City contribution.
• Vacation: Employees receive 16 to 30 days of vacation based on years of service.
• Holidays: Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
• Leaves: 5 hours of management leave per pay period; up to 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are eligible for up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

• Oral Board Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 8, 2024

• brobinson@milpitas.gov
• 408-586-3083 (Direct)
• 408-586-3090 (Main)