Mission Statement

The Human Resources Management Department recruits, develops and maintains the talented and diverse workforce that serves the Oakland community. We are responsible for the administration of the competitive civil service process, labor agreements, risk management systems, and employee health benefits. We value equity, professional growth, and building a strong, committed workforce. As an internal service department, we take pride in our customer service, problem solving and employee recognition capacity. We strive to be a model for human resource services in the public sector by demonstrating exceptional professionalism and integrity.

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SERVICE IMPACTS &

EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS

Enhancements 

Good Jobs & Vibrant Economy

1. Add 1.0 FTE Human Resources Manager, 1.0 FTE Human Resource Analyst, Senior, 3.0 FTE Human Resource Analyst (CONF), 1.0 FTE Human Resource Technician, Senior and 2.0 FTE Human Resource Technician to the Recruitment, Classification & Benefits Bureau. Addition of the above positions will great enhance HRM’s ability to attract and retain qualified candidates. While their time will be needed to hire and train these positions, the future capacity of HRM will match the growth of the City as an organization.
   • Equity Consideration: Filling positions throughout City departments will enhance services which are often most impacted in the most vulnerable communities of color in Oakland.
2. Add $250,000 to initiate a comprehensive process to reimagine the public employee recruitment and retention.
   • Equity Consideration: This is a council amendment approved at budget adoption and an equity statement was not developed for this item.

SIGNIFICANT BUDGETARY CHANGES

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

POSITION INFORMATION