Human Resource Manager

The Human Resources Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Police Department?s human resources functions, supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture aligned with the department?s mission and the City?s commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reporting to the Director of Administration and Operations, the position oversees and administers daily HR operations, including full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, performance management processes, policy implementation, HR compliance, personnel administration, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The Human Resources Manager supports the interpretation and administration of employment policies and HR procedures and coordinates with the Labor Relations Manager on HR matters involving collective bargaining agreements. This role supervises assigned HR staff and partners with leadership to develop workforce strategies that support organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, talent development, and equitable employment practices. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Oversee end-to-end departmental hiring within the applicant tracking system, including identifying staffing needs with managers, creating requisitions, sourcing and assessing candidates, coordinating pre-employment requirements, issuing job offers, conducting new-hire orientations, and managing fob and system access for new employees; monitor vacancy rates and time-to-fill benchmarks. Serve as the departmental HR lead, ensuring implementation of organizational priorities and DEI initiatives; participate in senior staff discussions to support development of programs, policies, and strategic plans. Supervise union and non-union HR staff, providing day-to-day guidance on HR operations, leave administration, compliance, records management, and issue resolution; ensure accurate and confidential handling of personnel files and employment verifications. Generate, analyze, and reconcile HRIS and PeopleSoft personnel data to support HR operations, workforce planning, audits, and compliance requirements. Prepare employee and position data for required reports and coordinate with Payroll, Fiscal, and the Retirement Board when personnel information is needed. Collaborate with City Human Resources on improvements to HR policies, processes, and systems, including recruitment, and personnel administration; oversee tracking of licenses and certifications, mandatory training completion, and random drug testing for eligible staff. Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, benefits, leaves (including FMLA and parental leave),and training; coordinate documentation and approvals, and ensure timely completion of HR paperwork. In coordination with the Labor Relations Manager, provides personnel records and administrative support for internal investigations and labor relations matters, including HR-related implementation of collective bargaining agreement provisions. Maintain knowledge of the Employee Manual, Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies; interpret and apply these policies to ensure consistent HR practices. Manage user access for the City's applicant-tracking system, including account creation, modification, and deactivation in coordination with HR and City IT. Assist with staff development and training coordination; guide supervisors and employees on performance management and HR policy application; review overtime expenditures; maintain the time and attendance system; process leave accruals[SA1] , respond to a high volume of daily HR inquiries.