THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(This is an at-will position)
Salary Range: $190,000 - $235,000
ABOUT US
The Port of Long Beach is a global leader in green port initiatives and top-notch customer service, moving cargo with reliability, speed and efficiency. As the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade, the Port handles trade valued at $200 billion annually and supports 2.6 million jobs across the United States, including 575,000 in Southern California. In 2023, industry leaders named it “The Best West Coast Seaport in North America” for the fifth consecutive year. During the next 10 years, the Port is planning $2.3 billion in capital improvements aimed at enhancing capacity, competitiveness and sustainability.
CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)
To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Monday, May 20, 2024 @ 5:00 pm PST via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 337 676 668# Click here to join the meeting.
THE TEAM
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources (HR) Division is dedicated to exceptional service, innovation, and operational excellence that leads to attracting, engaging, and retaining a diversified and highly qualified workforce. The committed and inspired HR influencers in the division work diligently to ensure organizational alignment with strategic goals and values, and to foster an engaged, well-trained, and collaborative organization that promotes belonging and integrates people, processes and technology to promote a team-oriented culture with professional and personal growth.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director of Human Resources provides day-to-day oversight and leadership of professional, technical and administrative human resources staff performing aspects of human resources functions to include talent acquisition, learning and development, employee engagement, performance management, employee/labor relations, payroll and benefits, leave management, classification and compensation, process improvement, HR records, and compliance.
As a dynamic and forward-thinking leader, the Assistant Director actively engages in the strategic planning process, collaborating with the Director to shape the direction of the division. This role requires adept decision-making, effective communication, and the ability to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
The final filing date for this recruitment is Thursday, May 23, 2024 @ 11:59 pm PST.
The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Individuals determined to be qualified and best aligned to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this opportunity, please email a cover letter and resume in PDF format to hrexecrecruitment@polb.com. Incomplete submissions (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.
If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email hrexecrecruitment@polb.com.
SAVE THE DATES:
Round one interviews will be held virtually on Monday, June 3, 2024, with finalists moving forward to in-person interviews on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; and an employment offer is contingent on conducting a comprehensive background check.
LOCATION
This position is an on-site role based at 415 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802. The selected party is expected to be on-site Monday thru Friday.
The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/.
THE BENEFITS:
The Port of Long Beach established an annual salary range of $190,000 - $235,000 (placement depends on qualifications). An attractive package of executive-level benefits is also included, with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Port’s generous benefits package includes:
- Auto Allowance – $550.00 per month
- Executive Leave – 40 hours per year.
- Retirement – CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for social security, paid by the employee.
- Pay for Performance – Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
- Deferred Compensation – The City matches a percentage of base salary for qualified members contributing to the 457(b) plan.
- Group Health Insurance – Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
- Life Insurance – City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
- Disability Insurance – City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Vacation – Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin, which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service.
- Sick Leave – Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and /or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
- Paid Parental Leave – After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
- Holidays – 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
- Bereavement Leave – 5 days for death or critical illness of immediate family member.
- Education Reimbursement – Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
- Annual Physical – Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program.
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness – As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- 529 college savings plan – The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university – or two-year technical or vocational institution.
The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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