HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Salary

$137,640.98 - $180,167.56 Annually

Location

Cathedral City, CA

Job Type

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

Job Number

25-10

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

03/25/2025

Closing Date

4/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NON-REP

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Description

A COMMUNITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND GROWTH

WE'RE RECRUITING FOR A

The annual salary range for the Human Resources Manager position is$137,641 - $180,168.Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.

The City offers flexible work schedules, including 5/8 and 4/10 options, to support work-life balance. Remote work opportunities are subject to operational needs.

Anticipated Start Date: July 7, 2025

Cathedral City offers more than just a career – we offer an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our vibrant desert community. As our Human Resources Manager, you'll guide the development of our most valuable asset: our people.

Nestled in the heart of the Coachella Valley with stunning mountain views, Cathedral City provides an exceptional quality of life with a balance of urban amenities and natural beauty. Our diverse community of approximately 55,000 residents enjoys cultural events, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of belonging.

Your Role:As a key member of our leadership team, you'll oversee all aspects of human resources management, from strategic planning and recruitment to employee relations and organizational development. You'll shape policies that foster an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and serve our community with pride.

THE POSITION

Under administrative direction, the Human Resources Manager plans, organizes, and manages the City’s Human Resources programs, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, policy development and administration, employee relations, collective bargaining, benefits administration, and employee development. This position provides strategic guidance and consultative support to City leadership and ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an experienced human resources professional with a strong understanding of public sector personnel management, labor relations, and organizational development. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills and have experience negotiating labor agreements, particularly within a unionized environment. Additionally, knowledge of public safety personnel policies, including POST regulations and firefighter standards, is highly desirable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way of qualifying would be:

(Traditional Path)

Experience:

• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional human resources management experience.

• At least two (2) years in a supervisory or management position in public sector human resources.

• Labor relations and collective bargaining experience within a unionized environment, including contract negotiations and grievance resolution.

• Preferred: Experience working with public safety personnel (police and fire), including knowledge of POST regulations, firefighter standards, and sworn personnel HR practices.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

• Desirable: A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

(Alternative Qualifications)

The City values diverse professional backgrounds. Candidates who do not possess the exact education and experience listed above, but who demonstrate an equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, and abilities that would enable successful performance in the position, are encouraged to apply. Please include in your application materials that illustrate how your background provides an equivalent foundation for success in this role.

License/Certification:

• Required: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license appropriate to the position assignment.

• Highly desirable: Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or IPMA-CP/SCP.

For the "Human Resources Manager" Job Description:CLICK HERE. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cathedralcityca/classspecs/newprint/972039)

SELECTION PROCESS

04/21/25 - Review Date

Week of May 5, 2025: Tentative Oral Board Interviews

Anticipated Start Date: July 7, 2025

Based on the information provided in the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submittedby the application final filing deadline.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources athr@cathedralcity.gov.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must submit official/unofficial transcripts verifying completed courses and degree information upon request.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The City of Cathedral City is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

A resume, cover letter, and a completed City of Cathedral City application are required. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of City application.

The City does not participate in the Social Security system except for a mandatory Medicare

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City provides an outstanding benefits plan that includes:

• Bilingual pay

• CalPERS Health Insurance plus other Benefits

• CalPERS Retirement

• Certification and Education Incentives

• Deferred Compensation

• Educational Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Holidays

• Life Insurance | Long Term Disability

• Sick Leave

• Vacation Accrual

• Wellness

Benefit description per bargaining unit are available for review on the City's website www.joincathedralcity.org

AFSCME– General Unit

CCPFA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=455) – Cathedral City Professional Firefighters Association

CCFMA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=4636) – Cathedral City Fire Management Association

CCPOA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=457) – Cathedral City Police Officer Association

CCPMA (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=5416) – Cathedral City Police Management Association

Non-Represented Employees (http://www.cathedralcity.gov/home/showdocument?id=5199)

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, and reference to resume or application may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses may be verified based on your application?

• YES

• NO

  02

  Please indicate highest level of education completed. Note - if selected for panel interviews, a copy of your degree/transcripts must be submitted prior to the interviews.

• Master's degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field

• Bachelor's degree in another field

• Some college

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Other (please specify)

  03

  HR Experience: How many years of increasingly responsible professional human resources management experience do you have?

• Less than 3 years

• 3-5 years

• 6-8 years

• 9+ years

  04

  Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management position in public sector human resources?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Public Safety Personnel Experience: Do you have experience with any of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• I have experience working with police personnel

• I have experience working with fire personnel

• I am familiar with POST regulations

• I am familiar with the Firefighters Bill of Rights (FBOR)

• I am familiar with the Public Safety Officers Bill of Rights (POBR)

  06

  Labor Relations Experience: Do you have experience with labor relations in a unionized environment?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Do you hold any of the following HR certifications? (Select all that apply and attach a copy.)

• SHRM-CP

• SHRM-SCP

• PHR

• SPHR

• IPMA-CP/PSHRA

• IPMA-SCP/PSHRA

• Other certification (please specify on your application)

• No certifications at this time

  08

  Have you developed or significantly revised HR policies?

• Yes

• No

  09

  HR Information Systems: List HR systems you have experience with:

  10

  Have you handled complex employee investigations?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Classification and Compensation: Have you conducted or managed classification studies?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Employer

City of Cathedral City

Address

68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero

Cathedral City, California, 92234

Website

http://www.joincathedralcity.org

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