About Arcadia
Nestled along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located only 13 miles east from downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro Gold Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the Best City in California in which to Raise Kids and has been recognized as a business-friendly City in Los Angeles County.
With many exciting new developments underway including the downtown revitalization around the Metro A Line Station, new hotels, affordable housing projects, and a thriving regional shopping mall, joined with the conveniences and amenities of a full-service, mid-size city, Arcadia’s “Community of Homes” provides a quality of life that will go Above & Beyond your expectations.
About Us
Our small, but dynamic Human Resources team is dedicated to helping employees and the public, creating strong connections, and evolving our workforce, all while having fun!
Our belief that people do their best work when they can be themselves allows us to bring our best self to work every day. We are a strong group of supportive professionals who are also gym-goers, bookworms, animal lovers, and foodies. Join our team of counter-intuitive thinkers, rule followers, risk managers, talent seekers, and developers of engagement. We are very proud to have cultivated an incredible work environment that is uniquely ours because we are uniquely ourselves!
This position supports the administration and oversight of the organization’s risk-related human resources functions, including workers’ compensation, general liability coordination, regulatory compliance, and risk-informed training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have the necessary analytical skills, foresight, and ability to analyze data, monitor trends, ensure adherence to applicable laws and policies, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk, promote workplace safety, and support organizational resilience.
Desired Qualities
- Highly detail-oriented and analytical
- Takes initiative and is resourceful
- Professional with the ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Contributes to the team and has fun!
What We Offer
- CalPERS retirement plan
- Three tier monthly benefit allowance of up to:
- $866 Employee only coverage
- $1,550 Employee +1 coverage
- $2,150 Family Coverage
- City paid Vision Plan for employee and family
- City paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability
- Expected salary increase of:
- Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon the completion of probationary period
Note Regarding Salary: Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the salary range (Step A); however, a higher step within the salary range may be negotiated based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skillset.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES
Application Submission Deadline: Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. First 100 applications will be considered for priority review.
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%): Monday, February 16, 2026 (Tentative).
Eligibility lists are typically in effect for one year. The eligibility list resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill any future vacancies within its classification series at the appropriate and permitted level.
DEFINITION
Under direction, to provide a wide variety of journey level professional, administrative, analytical, and coordination duties in support of human resources functions and programs including recruitment, selection, evaluation, classification, compensation, job evaluation, benefits, employee relations, and workers' compensation; to oversee and coordinate assigned administrative processes, procedures, and programs; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Human Resources Administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises technical and functional supervision over technical and clerical staff.
Examples Of Important And Essential Duties
Provide professional journey level staff assistance and coordination in support of human resources functions and programs including recruitment, selection, evaluation, classification, job evaluation, benefits, and compensation.
Participate in the development and implementation of new or revised human resources programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation.
Compile and analyze data and make recommendations regarding human resources programs and systems; assist in the development and implementation of related policies.
Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; maintain and monitor appropriate budgeting and expenditure controls.
Research, collect, compile, and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized human resources topics; prepare comprehensive technical records, reports, and summaries to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations.
Plan and conduct comprehensive salary and benefit surveys; perform job evaluation, classification, and class specification development.
Coordinate recruitment process including outreach activities; screen employment applications; ensure applicants meet or exceed minimum qualifications; rank candidates according to qualifications.
Design, coordinate, and administer written, performance, and/or oral employment examinations; ensure that exams and interviews are conducted in accordance with Federal and State laws and City policies and procedures.
Select and orient evaluators regarding examination procedures and rating criteria.
Provide assistance to the Human Resources Administrator during arbitration and contract negotiations; research and collect relevant data pertaining to local and/or regional collective bargaining agreements.
Assist in the management of workers' compensation claims.
Monitor legislation and analyze proposed legislation to determine impact on human resources operations and programs.
Serve as a liaison with employees, public and private organizations, community groups, and other organizations; provide information and assistance regarding human resources programs and services; receive and respond to complaints and questions relating to human resources; review problems and recommend corrective actions.
Attend meetings as a representative for the Human Resources Division; prepare, administer, and monitor programs.
Other Job Related Duties
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge Of
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Principles and practices of EEO, selection, recruitment, job evaluation, benefits, classifications, and compensation.
Principles and techniques of human resources management and program administration.
Principles and practices of budget development, preparation, and expenditure control.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation of human resources programs, policies and procedures.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
Basic principles and practices of performance evaluation.
Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
Sources of information related to a broad range of human resources programs, services and functions.
Public relations techniques and methods.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
Principles and procedures of financial, statistical, and administrative record keeping.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill To
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability To
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of human resources goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate human resources programs, policies, and procedures.
Prepare clear and concise correspondence and reports on a variety of human resources, financial, budgetary, and administrative issues.
Independently perform the full range of responsible and difficult analytical and administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Understand the organization and operation of the Human Resources Division and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Effectively administer a variety of human resources programs, functions, and administrative activities.
Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal supervision and direction.
Conduct research on a wide variety of human resources and administrative topics.
Interpret and apply administrative and human resources policies and procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Effectively utilize job specific computer software programs.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience/Training
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance is qualifying. An example would be three years of responsible human resources experience involving professional level duties in areas such as: recruitment, selection, testing, classification, compensation, benefits, and job evaluation and equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, human resources management, or a related field.
License Or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Application
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which
may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process.
Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
