Human Resources Management
FY 2021-23 Adopted Policy Budget
Who we are and what we do
Business Goals
To provide City agencies and departments with high-quality customer service and responsiveness; to attract and retain a highly skilled, diverse workforce; to engage in effective labor and employee relations; to maintain a comprehensive classification plan; to administer the Equal Access Program; to administer the City’s employee benefits plans; and to oversee the Risk Management Program for the City.
BUREAU/DIVISIONS
Administration
Provides direction and support to all of the Human Resources Management units; advises the Mayor, Council, and City Administrator on Human Resources issues; develops and facilitates the implementation of action plans to address current and future City human resources needs. The Department Director is the Secretary to the Civil Service Board.
Recruitment, Classification, & Benefits
Recruitment & Classification is responsible for all aspects of recruiting and for retaining the most qualified candidates for employment. It maintains a competitive classification and compensation system; recruits local, statewide, and national candidates who reflect the City’s diversity objectives; and provides staff support to the Civil Service Board.
This division also houses the Equal Access Program which seeks to ensure resident access to City services in accordance with the Equal Access to Services Ordinance (Ordinance No.12324 C.M.S.). It represents the City and provides support to City staff on matters concerning employees represented services in accordance with the labor unions; negotiates on behalf of the City to set wages, hours, and other conditions of employment; assists City management staff in the interpretation of labor contracts; conducts workplace investigations; and addresses grievances.
The Benefits division manages all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts and tax-deferred savings accounts, and provides staff support to the Deferred Compensation Committee.
Employee Relations & Risk Management
Employee Relations represents the City and provides support to City staff on matters concerning employees represented by labor unions; negotiates on behalf of the City to set wages, hours, and other conditions of employment; assists City management staff in the interpretation of labor contracts; and investigates and resolves grievances.
Risk Management administers all risk management, including Integrated Disability Management and Risk & Safety. It provides staff support to the Safety Disability Retirement Board and administers the City Integrated Disability Program, which consolidates all mandated disability related programs including protected leave administration (CFRA, FMLA, and PDL), Federal Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) compliance and Workers’ Compensation claims administration. It administers Employee Health and Safety Programs, including CalOSHA compliance, safety/loss control services, employee medical surveillance testing, employee medical examinations and drug/alcohol testing; manages the Commercial Insurance and Self-Insurance portfolios and represents City on insurance pool boards and committees. It monitors vendor contracts for Compliance with Risk Management related requirements; extends other Risk Management and/or employment liability services to client departments as needed.
Training
This division is responsible for all aspects of city-wide training and organizational development, including monthly all-day New Employee Orientation. It administers all mandated training, which includes Anti-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment Awareness and Diversity training. It manages leadership, supervisor, ethics, health and wellness, and race and equity trainings. Other training subjects include computer skills, presentation workshops and performance management. The goal of the Training Unit is to develop a workforce that adapts to new technology, business processes and policies, laws and regulations, ultimately contributing to employee.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS
SERVICE INVENTORY
Internal Services
Recruitment, Classification, and Onboarding
Provides recruitment services to all City departments, organize and conduct civil service examinations, and onboard and retain the most qualified candidates. Maintain a competitive classification and compensation system.
Labor Negotiations and Employee Relations
Negotiates and maintains relationships with bargaining units and provides employee relations support, like conflict resolution and grievances investigations.
Benefits Management
Responsible for all benefit management, including developing and managing wellness benefits and wellness career fair, processing new enrollees for medical, unemployment, and retirement benefits, and managing enrollments and payments to benefit suppliers.
Civil Service Board Commission
The responsibilities of the Civil Service Board include creating and evaluating job classifications, enforcing the Civil Service Rules; approving the exemption of positions from the competitive service; approving classification specifications and performing appellate duties.
Equal Access
Responsible for on-call and print translation services for all City departments.
Risk Management
Provide risk management services to all City employees, such as Integrated Disability Program, Workers' Compensation Administration, and employee health-and-safety programs, including CalOSHA compliance.