HUMAN RESOURCES & INNOVATION
HUMAN RESOURCES SUMMARY OF SERVICES
The City of Irvine Human Resources team is responsible for cultivating positive working relationships by creating and enhancing valuable services that attract, develop, and retain a talented and diverse workforce that is well equipped to anticipate and respond to the changing needs of our residents, visitors and business community.
Accomplishments
Evaluated over 18,000 job applications, tested over 2,800 candidates, interviewed over 1,400 candidates, resulting in approximately 450 full-time and part-time new hires and over 150 promotions. In addition, six executive positions were filled. Successfully hired 24 new Police Officers and 7 Dispatchers in the last year. Over 1,500 Police Officer candidates applied to work for the City. Designed and implemented a citywide recruitment survey to continuously improve services for new hires and hiring managers. Automated years of service calculations, streamlining the process and time required to manually review each personnel record. Completed 24 random Department of Transportation drug tests ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws while promoting a safe and secure community. Administered 1,640 employee requests for professional development in support of continued employee growth and advancement. Conducted a comprehensive classification review of approximately 100 positions throughout the organization ensuring classifications were properly allocated and aligned with City organizational goals. Launched the Staywell wellness platform to engage, educate and motivate employees to become active participants in their own health and well-being. The digital platform includes personalized technology and information to help employees achieve their health and wellness goals, along with workout videos and educational information to learn more about living a healthier lifestyle. Ensured the City’s compliance with all federal and state laws and City ordinances, as well as the City’s Personnel Regulations, Memoranda of Understanding, and Salary Resolutions. Implemented a professional development and training catalog to help further the development of employees including the development of presentation skills and diversity awareness training. Implemented higher education partnerships with UC Irvine, CSU Fullerton, and Brandman University to foster collaboration with the higher education community and provide additional learning opportunities for city staff. Centralized contractor tracking, improving efficiency and inter-departmental communication.
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