Manager, Human Resources

GENERAL

The Manager, Human Resources reports to the Director, Human Resources, and is responsible for all programs relating to talent acquisition, talent management, employee retention, strategic development of organizational and employee training programs, and leadership development programs for the San Mateo County Transit District.

• Oversee full recruitment cycle and selection strategies and programs to ensure the District’s ability to attract qualified employees.
• Oversee the administration of classification process including creation of job description and conducting classification study; make recommendations to changes to policies and procedures in order to be responsive to the District’s goals and competitive practices.
• Lead employment branding initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement career pathways, training and development programs, and mentoring programs to meet talent needs based on short and long-term business goals.
• Liaison to internal and external stakeholders on performance management and learning and organizational development programs.
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

• Oversee talent acquisition strategies including sourcing, recruitment, and selection processes consistent with policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws.
• Responsible for the job description development and review process.
• Oversee the creation of job announcements, recruitment outreach, sourcing and database mining, and screening of resumes and applications for completeness and qualifications.
• Review and make recommendations on interview questions, appointment memo/offer letters, and salary recommendations for consistency with District policies.
• Works closely with in-house marketing department manage and continuously improve the company’s career website to attract suitable candidates and enhances the District employer brand and reputation as an employer of choice.
• Design, develop, and deliver talent management programs such as succession planning, talent identification and assessment, and performance management.
• Consult with the Directors and Executive Team in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, organization development, succession planning, and employee retention programs.
• Responsible for implementation of enterprise-wide training programs, by developing and delivering in-house training programs, providing train-the trainer workshops, or partnering with external training professionals.
• Conduct individual employee career counseling. Assist employees with the creation of a career development plan. Identify courses, training resources, and available financial assistance.
• Direct, monitor and develop the establishment and maintenance of recruitment and training records, reports, and data analyses.
• Manage continuing education programs and tuition reimbursement programs in support of personal and professional development.
• Establish and maintain external working relationships with various contractors, consultants, insurance providers and other contacts in the course of work.
• Provide regular reports to Director, Human Resources on all program metrics in areas of responsibility.
• Evaluate job performance of staff, which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect yourself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Works under the general supervision of the Director, Human Resources, who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance.

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform…