Riverside City Council
August 5, 2025

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City CouncilAugust 5, 2025Departmental Update and Employee RecognitionHuman Resources Department RiversideCA.gov2
STAFF INTRORene GoldmanHuman Resources DirectorADMINISTRATION Miriana GonzalezHuman Resources Deputy Director
Colene TorresHuman Resources Deputy Director
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The Human Resources Department is committed to being a professional strategic business partner that values innovation, integrity, confidentiality and diversity; while continuing to provide a variety of resources to past, present and future employees. OUR MISSION RiversideCA.gov4
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Implemented Preventative Screening Program with Lifeline and distributed 124 vouchers. Screenings included are risk for stroke, vascular disease, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditionsProcessed 760 open enrollment transactionsHosted 20 Retirement Sessions (363 employees in attendance)Hosted 11 wellness webinars on various Wellness topicsSuccessfully completed the Go for Gold Virtual Wellness Challenge (6-week challenge with the goal of logging at least 6k steps a day) Processed 272 Leaves (GLOA,FMLA,PDL,CFRA, Military)Created 16 new classificationsCompleted 20 reclassifications studiesUpdated 22 job descriptionsSalary adjustments were made to 56 classifications resulting from salary surveys or internal parity adjustmentsHosted 2024 Wellness/Safety Fair with over 350 participantsHosted 4 Employee Appreciation EventsDEPARTMENTAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS RiversideCA.gov6
Closed 208 Workers’ Compensation ClaimsCreated executive PowerBI DashboardsSettled 5 Workers’ Compensation Cases by way of compromise and release (C&R’s) that closed out a total of 14 claims permanentlySettled 90 Workers’ Compensation ClaimsReceived/Investigated and/or assisted external investigators with 18 complaintsAssisted departments with 201 Disciplinary CasesFacilitated and/or assisted 8 grievancesFacilitated 8 Interactive Process/ADA casesUpdated 5 safety policies and created 2 new policiesParticipated in 2 EEOC mediationsReduced total Recordable injuries to 109, lowest # in a decadeCompleted 40 Ergonomic EvaluationsProvided 21 in-person safety trainings (Stop-the Bleed, Defensive Driver, Confined Space Entry, Situational Awareness/Active Shooter)Completed annual CHP audit with ZERO findingsDEPARTMENTAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS5 6 7/14/2025
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Launch of Foreman Academy program for RPURedesigned and re-launched four training programs: ELA, EPIC, Foundations of Supervision, HR EssentialsFOS Cohort 1 Graduation and program completionELA Cohort 5 program kick offDesigned and completed GROW Academy program for High School Juniors and SeniorsCentralized and co-located citywide intern programs; took over administration of CA for All GrantFacilitated training, team building and working sessions for department-specific needs: •Economic Development Summit of Excellence•HHS Staff Retreat; Mission Statement Development; Quarterly Retreat – Adapting to change training•Citywide Customer Service Day – designed and facilitated Breakout Sessions•City Clerk Office Team Building•ELT/DLT Retreat•Conducted CEDD Employee & Culture Survey•Facilitated Office of Sustainability Mission and Vision Statement DevelopmentEducation Reimbursement Program Enhancement from $1,000 annually to $2500 annuallyDEPARTMENTAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS RiversideCA.gov8
Oswaldo GaldamezPrincipal Human Resources Analyst
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Brenda BrooksCPR Instructor
Veronica PostonCertified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, CPR Instructor, Defensive Driver Trainer Sandy CramerKirkpatrick Bronze Certification, Integrative Enneagram Certified Practitioner Oswaldo GaldamezKirkpatrick Bronze Certification, Getting Things Done Certified Facilitator Alyssa AvilaMastering Emotional Intelligence Level 1 Facilitator HR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH HIGHLIGHTS RiversideCA.gov10
Sylvia Mastas25 Years of Service
Miriana Gonzalez20 Years of Service
Jason Lappin15 Years of Service
LEGACY OF ACHIEVEMENTIsabel Urena10 Years of Service9
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEARMaggie TannerPrincipal Human Resources AnalystIt is an honor to have Maggie represent the Human Resources Department as the 2024 Employee of the Year!Maggie began her career with the City of Riverside Human Resources Department asa Human Resources Specialist in January 2012. Over the years, Maggie has growninto a key leader within our team, currently serving as our Recruitment Manager.Maggie has made outstanding contributions to the department and the Cityparticularly through her skilled handling of high-level recruitments, attention to detailand her ability to lead by example, with professionalism and care. Maggie has astrong commitment to service and is truly passionate about what she does.

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Mayor, City Council, CMO Team and City StaffThank you for your continued support of the City of Riverside Human ResourcesDepartment. Your partnership has been essential to our success in serving the City'sworkforce and the community as a whole. Your input and feedback have beeninvaluable in helping us to shape our programs and services. Your support has alsohelped us to attract and retain top talent, which has made a significant difference inthe City's ability to deliver high-quality services to the community.I am proud to serve alongside this amazing team as the City's Human ResourcesDirector, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a dedicated andsupportive team. It is a privilege to serve the City's staff and community as a strategicHR partner.Thank you again for your continued support.THANK YOU11 12