Human Resources Officer: Classification & Compensation

City of Long Beach, CA

Salary DOE/DOQ: $121,200 - $171,702* DOE/DOQ

*Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint ($146,451) of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.”

The City of Long Beach, California, is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Human Resources Officer (HRO) to lead the City’s newly established Classification & Compensation Division within the Human Resources Department. This brand-new position presents an exciting opportunity to modernize and centralize classification & compensation practices, ensuring competitive pay within City parameters, career progression, and workforce alignment across all City departments. Reporting to the Manager of Administration, the HRO will oversee a growing team of analysts and play a pivotal role in developing a structured classification & compensation program that supports the City’s workforce needs. With a focus on innovation, and strategic workforce planning, this role will drive critical projects such as overseeing classification & compensation studies, supporting labor negotiated studies, the development of a comprehensive classification & compensation structure, and modernization of outdated classification specifications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in public sector classification & compensation, a strategic mindset, and the ability to navigate the complexities of a unionized municipal environment.

If you are a strategic HR leader with deep technical classification & compensation expertise, public-sector experience, and a passion for project management and modernization, we encourage you to apply!

See the full recruitment brochure here:

https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/2025_HRO_CC_LB.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by April 18, 2025, at: https://www.tristargovsolutions.com/careers

SAVE THE DATES: Interviews have been firmly scheduled to take place in-person on May 8^th and 9^th. Candidates must be available for both interview dates.

QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:

● Email: sam@tristargovsolutions.com

● Website: www.tristargovsolutions.com

● Phone: 408-605-0790

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