Human Resources Manager

• Work-life balance-We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
• Work where you live!

• Retirement- through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Deferred Compensation-with city match.
• Excellent healthcare options-including medical dental vision insurance city-paid life insurance and long-term disability health savings accounts (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA/VEBA).
• Paid leave-including paid sick leave paid vacation flexible holidays paid holidays and bereavement leave.

Why join the HR Team

The Human Resources Department supports City of Lake Stevens employees by providing clear policies reliable guidance and efficient services that help the organization operate effectively and deliver high-quality service to the community. We focus on fair and consistent practices responsive problem-solving and maintaining a safe inclusive workplace where employees can succeed.

Essential duties and responsibilities mayinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Plans coordinates and oversees daily operations of HR functional areas to ensure consistent timely and compliant service delivery.
• Develops and maintains efficient streamlined HR processes procedures and workflows that meet department goals.
• Manages or oversees key department programs committees initiatives and commissions as assigned.
• Develops and recommends policy updates to ensure clarity equity and alignment with City values and departmental strategic priorities.
• Prepares department metrics reports and analyses for leadership and Council use.
• Supervises professional and technical HR staff including hiring training work direction coaching performance evaluation and corrective action.
• Models and reinforces City values and department guiding principles in daily work.
• Promotes a culture of teamwork collaborative problem-solving and people-focused service.
• Advises employees and leadership on interpretation of policies procedures labor agreements and employment laws.
• Develops labor strategies and supports collective bargaining processes through analysis research costing and administrative support.
• Manages department technology systems; ensures accuracy workflow efficiency reporting capability and data integrity; analyzes data to support planning compliance and decision-making.
• Assists and supports the administration of the department budget; develops and researches budget proposals tracks and approves expenditures.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with federal state and local employment laws regulations and retention requirements.
• Collaborates and supports risk safety and emergency management division by promoting a culture of safety risk awareness and organizational readiness initiatives.
• Helps design and deliver training programs that foster a strong learning environment encourage skill building and promote leadership development.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Serves as the citys lead negotiator as assigned and/or in the absence of the Director.
• Attends City Council meetings as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Organizational Development Leadership Business Administration Public Administration or related field; and
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in Human Resources in multiple functional areas and two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience; experience in the public sector and Civil Service system is preferred.
OR: Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the job may be substituted for these qualifications. Examples include:

Knowledge of:

• Principles practices and techniques of public sector human resource administration.
• Laws and regulations related to employment labor benefits safety and public records.
• HRIS platforms data management and reporting practices.
• Classification compensation benefits and leave administration.
• Records management standards and Public Records Act requirements.
• Civil service systems rules and testing procedures.
• Website content management and employee communications.
• Principles of supervision leadership and organizational development.

• Effective recruitment outreach testing and selection practices.
• Lean Management System or Six Sigma principles.

• Effective professional and positive interactions with difficult individuals.
• Interpersonal behavior using tact patience and courtesy.
• Embracing change and providing strategic advice to leadership regarding change management.
• Leading teams with clarity empathy integrity and professionalism.
• Attention to detail being organized and managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Conducting investigations and handling sensitive personnel matters.
• Developing and delivering clear written and verbal communications.
• Providing technical information and assistance to others concerning employment policies and personnel transactions.
• Analyzing personnel situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action.
• Being organized detail orientated and efficient with daily work.
• Preparing and proofreading professional correspondence with proper grammar spelling and tone.
• Using research and analytical methods practices and procedures to compile information define and resolve issues and recommend solutions.
• Facilitating effective conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solving strategies.
• Using MS Office products including Outlook Word Excel and SharePoint.

• Interpret policies labor agreements and employment laws.

• Communicate complex information in an effective accessible and respectful way both orally and in writing.
• Contribute and promote a positive inclusive employee-focused culture.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Demonstrate leadership and sound judgment by setting a positive example for others.
• Provide timely and sound advice to employees and leadership.
• Establish and maintain trust confidence cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers leadership elected officials across departments and the public.
• Communicate effectively
• Manage and implement the operations services and activities of the Human Resources department.
• Adapt to evolving technologies including AI and integrate them into routine work practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through the responsible use of AI and automation.
• Apply lean or six sigma principles to continuously improve processes procedures and implement change management.
• Facilitate effective meetings and training across various audiences.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP certification preferred
• Completion of position-relevant background check.

Tentative Schedule:

• Applications close at 11:59pm on June 21
• Application will be reviewed between June 22-24
• Applicant will be notified no later than June 24 if they are selected for an interview
• Interviews will be held at City Hall on June 30 and/or July 1
• Position start date is anticipated to be August 3

• An attached resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• A cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you believe you are a viable candidate for this position
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.