Human Resources

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Ramon Figueroa
Director of Human Resources

Mr. Figueroa serves the City of Montebello as Director of Human Resources. He is committed to providing meaningful contributions to the City’s performance level and work culture. His vision is to be a collaborative and strategic leader in implementing the policy direction of the City Council. Mr. Figueroa is honored to have the opportunity to serve the Montebello community.

Mr. Figueroa brings 30 years of human resources management experience to Montebello. He previously served as the Acting Executive Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations Manager for the City of Santa Ana. He also served the cities of Anaheim and Ontario as well as the Community Development Commission of Los Angeles County in human resources and employee/labor relations management roles.

Mr. Figueroa earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He also earned certification as a CALPELRA Labor Relations Master and is a certified mediator through the Orange County Human Relations Council. In his free time, Mr. Figueroa enjoys traveling and spending family time with his wife and three kids.

Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department provides centralized support to City departments, employees, applicants, retirees, and the City Council by delivering services that attract, develop, and retain a qualified workforce while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Our Services

Recruitment & Employment

  • Recruitment and selection
  • Employment opportunities
  • Job classifications and job descriptions
  • Eligibility lists
  • New employee onboarding

Classification & Compensation

  • Administration of the City's Classification and Compensation Plan
  • Salary administration
  • Position classification and reclassification
  • Compensation studies

Employee Relations

  • Employee and labor relations
  • Collective bargaining and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
  • Workplace conflict resolution
  • Policy interpretation and guidance

Benefits & Leave Administration

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • CalPERS retirement
  • Deferred compensation plans
  • COBRA administration
  • Leave of absence administration (FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, military leave, and other applicable leaves)

Risk Management

  • Workers' Compensation administration
  • General Liability Claims administration
  • Workplace Safety Programs and Training
  • Return-to-work coordination

Learning & Development

  • Employee training and professional development
  • Supervisor and management training
  • Organizational development

HR Compliance

  • Personnel policies and procedures
  • Employment law compliance
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations
  • Reasonable accommodation and the interactive process
  • Personnel records administration

Our Mission

We strive to provide exceptional customer service to City departments, employees, applicants, retirees, and the community by promoting fair and equitable employment practices, fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, and supporting organizational excellence.

Contact Us

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
A: 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640
Phone: (323) 887-1377
Fax: (323) 887-4667