Recruitment and Benefits Supervisor

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking an energetic and experienced human resources professional with a strong focus on recruitment and talent acquisition.

As the ideal candidate, you will have the confidence and expertise to manage full-cycle recruitments, including public safety promotional processes, while also driving initiatives to enhance the overall Employee Experience. Exceptional communication, consensus-building, and organizational skills are a must, as well as the ability to effectively train, motivate, and mentor staff. You will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment, bringing your strategic thinking and collaborative spirit to the forefront.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, with the potential to work remotely up to two days per week, promoting work-life balance while maintaining engagement with the team.

Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, you will supervise two employees responsible for recruitment and benefits.

Additionally, you will contribute to classification and compensation studies, employee relations, and various special projects or programs, offering a breadth of opportunities to expand your HR expertise. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful work that truly makes a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.

This is a continuous recruitment, with the next review of applications occurring on November 8.

Recruitment and Benefits Supervisor is a working title. The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Principal Human Resources Analyst . They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: A relevant Bachelor's Degree. A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration is highly desirable.

Experience: Four years of full-time, increasingly responsible experience in human resources and at least one year of supervisory experience.

License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the same or lower classifications.

Application/Selection Process: Applications will be screened carefully, and selected applicants will be invited to participate in the Structured Panel Interview. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.

Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.