Deputy Chief Talent Officer

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WE ARE : Excited about organizational change. Building an amazing team and investing in our people. Diving into technology. Looking for a candidate who's interested in moving up to Chief Talent Officer in the near future.

YOU ARE : Passionate about - and experienced in - public sector HR (or at least have experience in a unionized environment) and leading people. Unlocking a new career chapter, moving from front-line supervisor to team leader. Excited about continuous improvement and departmental development. Seeking a great work culture.

SPECIAL NOTE : The current Chief Talent Officer is planning to retire within the next few years after 30+ years in public service. Ideally, the DCTO will be well-positioned to become the next CTO when she retires. If you're interested in possibly moving to the Director level in the future, this is a great opportunity for you!

COOL BENEFITS : Business casual dress (jeans!) every day. 4 / 10 schedule (off Fridays). Fun working environment. CalPERS Classic Tier formula 2.7%@55. Great benefits, including excellent medical and hybrid work. Generous annual leave accrual, up to 350 hours, based on years of relevant industry service, not just Corona years; plus 160 hours per year of admin leave.

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Application Process

Applications will be accepted until Monday, December 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. An application via governmentjobs.com is required; a resume and engaging cover letter are highly recommended, as the quality of these materials will be part of the screening process to determine who moves forward.

Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally-diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first‑rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing, and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council‑Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four‑year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments / organizational units : City Manager's Office, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Planning & Development, Police, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of more 1,000 dedicated employees who provide high‑quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under administrative direction, serves as the second‑in‑command for the Human Resources Department; plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the human resources Department; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and with intergovernmental, regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups; manages the effective use of Department resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service, including assistance with the annual budget preparation process; provides complex and responsible support to the Chief Talent Officer, including serving as Acting Chief Talent Officer when needed; and performs related work as required.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Human Resources Department.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, staffing levels, and priorities for the Department.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of Department budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures.
• Assess and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and / or contracted services; negotiates and administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.
• Prepares for, assists with, and / or leads labor negotiations; attends meet and confer sessions; prepares proposals for negotiations; ensures accurate costing of proposals submitted by bargaining units in consultation with the Finance Department; drafts appropriate sections of Memoranda of Understanding, resolutions, compensation plans, administrative procedures, and transmittals to City Council.
• Evaluates benefit programs and needs of City employees; participates in negotiations with service providers and brokers regarding plans and services that may be provided, considers financial costs and administrative implications, and recommends new or modified benefit offerings and service providers.
• Monitors legal, regulatory, technology, and societal changes and court decisions that may affect the work of the department; recommends equipment acquisition, training programs, and procedural changes to ensure retention of qualified staff and the provision of services to the community in an effective, efficient, and economical manner.
• Oversees the management of employee disciplinary and grievance matters, providing counsel to individual employees on workplace issues, advising managers and supervisors in an appropriate manner, and training human resources staff members to coordinate these issues appropriately.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, Departments, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces, as necessary.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in human resources; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official Department files.
• Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Education

Experience

Licenses and Certifications :

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

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