CITY OF SAN MARINO, CA - Human Resources Director - Career Opportunity - $11,958 - $15,181 Monthly
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CITY OF SAN MARINO, CA
Career Opportunity
Human Resources Director
$11,958 - $15,181 Monthly
Apply by January 17, 2022
THE COMMUNITY
Situated 12 miles from the majestic foothill mountains, the The City has approximately 130 FTEs within the departments
beautiful City of San Marino is located northeast of Los of the City Manager’s Office, Community Development,
Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, with a population of Community Services (Recreation and Library), Finance, Fire,
approximately 13,000. Incorporated in 1913, San Marino is Human Resources, Parks & Public Works, and Police.
primarily a residential community and is known for expansive Directors, managers, and part-time employees are
properties surrounded by beautiful gardens, wide streets, unrepresented; all other employees are part of the City
well maintained parkways, and top performing schools. Employees Association (CEA), Firefighters Association (FFA),
or Police Officers Association (POA).
A city of 3.75 square miles, the City is home to numerous
recreational and cultural opportunities that complement all Since being appointed as City Manager over four years ago,
interests. Residents and visitors enjoy hiking in the foothill Dr. Marcella Marlowe enjoys and trusts a high performing
mountains, exhibits at The Huntington, historical culture at team of skilled and talented professionals who are dedicated
the Old Mill Foundation, and Lacy Park. The City’s appeal as and empowered to move the City forward. This position is
a small community, its attention to residents, and being part of the City’s Executive Team, which consists of positive,
ranked as the 12th safest city in California, makes San Marino committed, enthusiastic, and high-spirited directors who
among the region’s best places to live. San Marino residents enjoy their work, are committed to public service, and value
are well educated, successful, and highly engaged with (and thoughtful conversations, high achievement, and laughter.
proud of!) their City.
Dr. Marlowe advocates for human resources to be a critical
To learn more about the City of San Marino, please visit strategic partner, embraces an action-oriented approach for
www.cityofsanmarino.org. the Executive Team, and prioritizes respect, candor, and
team-building. The leadership culture is based on a
commitment to excellence, professionalism, and fun. Dr.
THE ORGANIZATION Marlowe supports a work-life balance whenever possible,
The City of San Marino is a General Law city and operates maintains an open-door policy, and enjoys informal
under a Council/Manager form of government. The City conversations. Team members are encouraged to challenge
Council consists of five members that are elected at-large each other (and her) in order to achieve successful shared
and typically serve staggered, four-year terms. Mayor and victories. She is committed to fostering a supportive
Vice Mayor seats typically are one year in duration and are environment in which to learn, take risks, and grow. The
selected by the Council Members. The City Council appoints Executive Team is also expected to proactively engage with
the City Manager, the contract City Attorney (Burke, the community and participate in community events and
Williams, & Sorenson), and the City Treasurer (expected to be programs.
a San Marino resident).
2200 Huntington Drive (626) 300-0780
San Marino, CA 91108 www.cityofsanmarino.org
THE POSITION PROJECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
In recognition of the complex and highly specialized The City of San Marino is about to embark on a renewed
nature of San Marino’s human resource program needs, focus on employee culture and engagement. While some
the City Council recently authorized this Human steps have been made to professionalize the City’s human
Resources Director position to replace the previously- resources program, the Human Resources Director will be
budgeted Human Resources Manager position. responsible for establishing both a firm functional
foundation as well as an aspirational development program.
An integral member of the City’s Executive Team, the
Human Resources Director manages all operations and In addition to day-to-day operations and issues, key special
projects of the Human Resources Department. The project areas include development of the following:
Director supervises, and is supported by, a full-time • A revised set of Personnel Rules & Regulations (in
Administrative Assistant, who functions as a highly capable conjunction with our employment counsel), along with
Human Resources Specialist. any other needed policies;
• A new performance evaluation process and system;
The Human Resources Director plans, coordinates, and • A learning academy with hard and soft skill training
administers a full-service human resources and risk courses for employees at all levels, with a particular
management program including recruitment, retention, and focus on supervisory skills; and
selection; benefits administration; labor relations (partnering • A comprehensive onboarding and offboarding program.
with labor counsel Steve Filarsky); training and development;
employee relations (partnering with employment counsel Additional projects include the following:
Sheila Delshad of Burke, Williams, & Sorenson); workers’ • Implementation of a more personalized, marketing-based
compensation via AdminSure (the City’s third-party approach to recruitments based on the organizational
administrator); classification and compensation; general branding efforts underway in the City Manager’s Office;
liability via the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority • An audit of our benefit programs and supplemental
(CJPIA – the City’s risk pool); policy writing and insurance vendors, with potential changes as necessary;
interpretation; records management; and various HRIS • Meet and confer with all employees (all MOUs expire on
platforms. (Payroll is managed by the Finance Department.) June 30, 2022), in conjunction with labor counsel who
serves as the lead negotiator; and
The Human Resources Director will be empowered (and • Implementation of our COVID-19 vaccine mandate with
expected!) to make recommendations for new programs and POA, which is already in effect for all other employees.
innovative solutions, represent the City on human resource
related matters, advise senior leadership (including the City Other projects will be happily supported based on the
Council), and advocate on behalf of the employees, City successful candidate’s interests and capacity, so bring your
Manager, and/or City Council. energy and your ideas!
2200 Huntington Drive (626) 300-0780
San Marino, CA 91108 www.cityofsanmarino.org
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We are seeking an engaging and dynamic Human Resources The salary range for this at-will exempt Human Resources
Director who exhibits proactive and creative approaches to Director is $11,958 to $15,181 per month. The City also
addressing challenges and demonstrates a hunger for offers an attractive benefit package, which includes:
continual learning. The ideal candidate is independent, • CalPERS: The City belongs to the California Public
motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and has excellent Employees’ Retirement System. CalPERS is 2% @ 60
written and verbal communication skills – someone who is for “classic” members (which maxes out at 2.418% @
not afraid to roll up her/his/their sleeves! We are looking 63) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. The City
for someone who is technologically savvy, displays does not participate in Social Security.
outstanding judgment, and enjoys the challenges of a fast- • Cafeteria Plan: The current monthly contribution is
paced and change-oriented work environment. $1,500 for CalPERS medical, Delta dental (HMO or
DPO), VSP vision, and other ancillary benefits.
The Human Resources Director will be collaborative, • Annual Leaves: 90 hours of vacation (escalates with
inclusive, and committed to exceptional service, both to years of service), 120 hours of sick leave, 11 holidays,
internal and external customers. She/he/they will be and up to 80 hours of administrative leave.
someone who appreciates operational effectiveness and • Other Benefits: Short- and long-term disability, life
process improvements, but also has an intrinsic passion for insurance, supplemental insurance programs,
building relationships, earning trust, and modeling leadership. catastrophic leave bank, EAP, and voluntary deferred
While human resources will be the successful candidate’s compensation (457) plan.
area of expertise, she/he/they will be excited to put on a • Work Schedule: City Hall hours are Monday-
general leadership “hat” as a member of the Executive Team. Thursday (7am-5pm) and Fridays (7am-11am), with
evening and weekend responsibilities as needed.
Any combination of education and experience likely to
provide the required knowledge and abilities will be RECRUITMENT PROCESS
considered. A typical way to gain such knowledge and Apply online at www.cityofsanmarino.org/HRDirector
abilities would include a master’s degree in public A tailored cover letter and resumé are required; the
administration, human resources, or closely related field; plus quality of both will be taken into account when making
seven years of increasingly responsible generalist human decisions about who to advance to the interview stage.
resources experience in a municipal government setting
(including at least two years of managerial experience). The first review of application materials will be Monday,
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is January 17, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to apply
required. The Human Resources Director is also required early; because this recruitment may close any time after the
to comply with, and serve as the primary face of, the first review, applicants who apply after the review date are
City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. not guaranteed to be considered for this opportunity.
2200 Huntington Drive (626) 300-0780
San Marino, CA 91108 www.cityofsanmarino.org
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