Employee Relations Manager - City of Santa Ana, CA

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.    

Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the programs and activities of the Employee Relations Division, including but not limited to labor relations, employee relations, classification & compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) administration, and employee leaves of absence with City departments and outside agencies. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the Executive Director of Human Resources.  

This is a single management job classification position within the Human Resources Department responsible for the development and management of labor and employee relations programs and initiatives, classification & compensation, EEO/ADA administration, and employee leaves of absence. The incumbent functions as a consultant to City management and has responsibility in interpreting and implementing labor agreements. This class differs from the Executive Director of Human Resources Director in that the latter class is responsible for all Human Resources Department functions. The Employee Relations Manager is distinguished from lower level staff jobs in its divisional oversight, more specialized knowledge and complex responsibilities in employee and labor relations, its supervisory authority, and its decision-making accountability.

All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form, Supplemental Questionnaire, Resume and Cover Letter as part of the application process.