Career Opportunity
Supervising Human Resources Consultant - Department of Human Resources (1246) - (164084)
Recruitment: RTF0164083-01117204
Published: April 03, 2026
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Job class: 1246-Principal Human Resources Analyst
Salary range: $154,830.00 - $202,540.00
Role type: Temporary Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
About:
Application Opening: April 3, 2026
Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application will remain open until filled.
Recruitment ID: TEX-1246-164084
Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Exempt (TEX) Category 17 Appointment from Civil Service rules pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 10.104-17. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. Duration of this Temporary Exempt Category 17 appointment is limited to two (2) years in four (4) to six (6) month increments per CSC Rule 114, Article VI, Sec. 114.26.7.
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.
The DHR’s mission is to recruit, engage, and develop the City's workforce to meet the expectations and service needs of San Franciscans. DHR administers the City's civil service system, ensures payment of workers' compensation benefits to injured employees, negotiates and administers labor agreements with the City's labor unions, ensures equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants, and trains, develops and manages the City workforce.
Role description
On the Client Services Consulting team, the Supervising Human Resources Consultant provides expert advice, consultation, and information to City departmental HR divisions on complex areas of recruitment and examinations, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration, and human resources operations.
The Supervising Human Resources Consultant supervises a unit of Senior Human Resources Analysts, who serve as the department personnel officers for departments. Duties include providing guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to the Client Services team for the purpose of achieving priorities and managing resources. Supervising Human Resources Consultant leads or co-leads special projects in support of DHR policies and goals.
Examples of Important and Essential Duties
- Provides supervision and direction, performance management, and coaching to professional staff.
- Consults with and advises department HR staff and others on the interpretation and application of the employment provisions of the Charter, Administrative Code and Civil Service Rules.
- Consults with and advises department HR staff on DHR City-wide policies and procedures, department policies and procedures, recruitment and selection activities, ADA reasonable accommodation and leave management programs for assigned indirect departments.
- Review department requests for position approvals, fitness for duty examinations, additional employment, Civil Service staff reports and similar matters.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and memos; and make presentations to boards and commissions.
- Provide guidance on existing policies, methods and procedures relating to personnel administrative matters.
- Develop and manage Client Services projects within prescribed timelines.
- Regular outreach to department staff on issues including updates and advice on current and proposed laws and regulations applicable to department’s mission, goals and core functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of professional human resources experience in one or more of the following areas of activity: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration and human resources operations of which one year must have been as (1) an advanced journey level classification, similar to 1244 Senior Human Resources Analyst, that performs difficult and specialized human resources work and thereby serves as a resource for special problems, or (2) lead or supervised a small team of professional staff involved in the more difficult and complex matters associated with recruitment and selection, employee and/or labor relations, classification and compensation, benefits administration and human resources operations.
Substitution
Experience Substitution: Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or a Master’s degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or Clinical/School/Industrial-Organizational Psychology may be substituted for one (1) year of the required non-advanced journey / non-lead/supervisory experience.
Education Substitution - Verifiable professional human resources work experience in one or more of the following areas may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, benefits administration and human resources operations. One (1) year is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.
Experience Substitution - Completion of a 12-month human resources trainee program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco’s 1249 Human Resources Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of the required non-advanced journey / non-lead/supervisory experience.
Verification of Education and Experience: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found here.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility or disqualification.
Selection Procedures:
Applications will be screened and evaluated for qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidate’s qualifications. Only qualified candidates whose experience best meets the needs of the position will be selected to continue to additional steps in the selection process, which may include an interview. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement.
What else should I know?
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About the Hiring Process
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Copies of Application Documents
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Where to Apply
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process. Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall,1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact recruitment analyst Denise Chan at Denise.Chan@sfgov.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.