Human Resources Manager

Position/Program Information

Type of Recruitment Open Competitive - Emergency

Exam Number K1915B-EA

Filing Dates Applications will be accepted on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., PT.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Department of Human Resources is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Human Resources Manager vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Human Resources Manager .

Essential Job Functions

This role entails overseeing a division within the Department of Human Resources, focusing on delivering hiring strategies, assessment solutions, and consultative support that help other County departments fill critical positions more quickly and effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in leading the Strategic Hiring Division.
• Steering the efficient design and management of examinations to streamline the hiring process and align with the strategic plans of client departments.
• Providing consultative services to address departmental-specific and countywide hiring needs.
• Directing the development and execution of complex or sensitive projects related to the assessment of the County's job applicants.
• Overseeing the development of tools, templates, and guidance to help departments adopt more consistent, transparent, and effective hiring practices.
• Monitoring and reporting on time to hire metrics to drive accountability and track the impact of strategic hiring interventions.
• Advising on the use of emergency hiring and guiding departments on how to expedite hiring during declared emergencies while maintaining legal and operational integrity.
• Serving as the representative of the department and the division in interactions with the Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and external entities such as community groups, private agencies, and public/non-profit agencies.

Requirements

Selection Requirements
Three (3) years of professional/technical human resources experience involving independent analysis, development, and recommendation of strategies for complex employment recruitment, selection, and placement activities, one (1) year of which must have included supervision of professional personnel staff, and one (1) year of which must have been:

• developing and administering a comprehensive integrated personnel program for a medium size County Department or organization.

-OR-

• having immediate responsibility for major programs providing operating departments with professional services in the administration of organization-wide human resources programs.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university*.
• Demonstrable experience in effectively leading, supervising, and evaluating the work of a variety of professional and technical personnel in administrative, human resources, another support functions.
• Developing and/or improving programs including new or modified HR programs, policies, and work methods for delivering effective HR programs and services.
• Using technology to enhance recruitment, selection, and placement activities.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the application of human resources principles and practices of a large and complex human resources program.
• Comprehensive knowledge of an expertise in interpreting federal, State, and local labor and employment laws, and regulations, and ability to effectively apply them to public sector human resources related issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in interacting effectively with County department management staff, public officials, union representatives, other employee organizations, departments, and staff.
• Demonstrable experience working with employees and employee groups on matters concerning personnel issues, problems, procedures, regulations, and grievances.
• Professional Human Resources Certification or designation, e.g., International Public Management Association - Human Resources (IPMA-HR) or Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)**.

Special Requirement Information
*If you possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, please include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application. If unable to attach, you may email your document(s) to Jhines@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf .
** If you possess a professional Human Resources Certification or designation, please include a legible copy with your application. If unable to attach, you may email your document(s) to Jhines@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.

Note: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class
2 -Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical eff ort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Exam Content
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add JHines@hr.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the [time & date] deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Social Security Number
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

No Sharing of User ID and Password
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Department Contact Name: Jasmine Hines
Department Contact Number: (213) 433-3482
Department Contact Email: JHines@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

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Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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