THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Lodi is seeking an innovative and dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead with vision, integrity, and a passion for people. If you are a strategic thinker ready to modernize HR practices, champion employee development, and help build a high-performing, people-first organization, this is the position for you!

ABOUT LODI

The historic, charming, and culturally diverse City of Lodi is home to over 67,000 residents and the city is ideally located 34 miles south of Sacramento, two miles north of Stockton, and 90 miles east of San Francisco. The residents of Lodi take immense pride in their community that is surrounded by lush parks, wineries, museums, Lodi Lake, and rich agricultural land. The City is committed to managed growth while striving to protect its historical, small-town ambiance. A revitalized downtown boasts locally owned shops, a mix of restaurant types, a movie theater, and a children’s science museum. Lodi is known for its authentic wine heritage with over 85 wineries in the greater Lodi appellation. Housing is relatively affordable, with hundreds of recently constructed single family, multi-unit market rate apartments, and senior housing. Lodi prides itself on public safety with a low crime rate. High community pride reflects active involvement and support for a strong public safety infrastructure. By all measures, the quality of life in Lodi is exceptional, proving an ideal location in which to live, work, and play.

THE INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resources is one of four divisions within the Internal Services Department. Human Resources is committed to optimizing the potential of all City employees. To meet this commitment, the Human Resources team oversees compensation and classification, performance evaluations, recruitment, discipline, training and development, and employer/employee relations to be a model employer in the community. Human Resources also advises and consults with employees, City management staff, and City Council on personnel matters and employer/employee relations issues. In addition, benefits administration, recruitment and retention, leave administration, and other important internal functions fall within the purview of the Human Resources team.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Manager is a mid-management level position and oversees four team members in Human Resources. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources functions for the City. General responsibilities performed by the Human Resources Manager are providing expert professional assistance to City management staff regarding human resources and related matters; remaining knowledgeable of current legislation and court decisions affecting public personnel management; advising the City Council, City Manager, department heads, and other managers on labor relations; negotiating memorandums of understanding and side agreements with employee groups; managing Safety and Non-Safety retirements; overseeing budget preparation of the division; forecasting division funds needed for staffing, citywide benefits, services, and administering the approved budget; and supervising the maintenance of employee records including hires, terminations, promotions, and other personnel data.

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of the human resources field; knowledge of current principles, practices, and trends in leadership, organizational development, and management as they apply to human resources administration; experience that includes employee and labor relations, employee engagement, recruitment and selection, workers compensation, employee benefits, and risk mitigation and management;  skill in strategic and critical thinking and problem solving; a hands-on leadership style that promotes and encourages creative problem-solving and staff development through coaching and mentoring to ensure the team operates at an elevated level of effectiveness and continuity; and a solutions-driven approach, with a high emphasis on internal customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The most aligned candidates will minimally possess the following:

• Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, human resources management, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.

• Experience: Six (6) years of professional human resources management experience, two of which must be at the supervisory/management level. Experience working for a public agency is highly desirable.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for the Human Resources Manager is $146,038 - $177,510 with placement in the range dependent on qualifications. In addition, an excellent benefit package is provided as outlined below. Key benefits include retirement provided through CalPERS. Classic CalPERS members are eligible for 2% @ 55 formula, while PEPRA members are 2% @ 62. The City also offers a deferred compensation plan with the City matching up to 3% of the employee’s base salary. Employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year with cash out options available. And, the City recognizes a 9/80 Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with every other Friday off.

For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure by clicking on the .pdf link on this page.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Apply immediately – This recruitment will close once a strong pool of candidates has been established! Interested candidates must apply online by clicking on the 'Apply Here' link.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to:

City of Lodi – Cristina Gonzales, Interim Human Resources Manager

cgonzales@lodi.gov|209.333.6704