Yolo County offers a competitive total compensation package. The current annual salary range for this position is $169,374 - $205,857.
The Director of Human Resources is an at-will, exempt department head position appointed by the County Administrator. The incumbent will report to the County Administrator and will be responsible to plan, direct, manage, and oversee centralized human resources, risk management, and payroll operations. The Director of Human Resources is a countywide leader responsible to implement the human resources and organizational development components of the Board’s Strategic Plan. The Director also plays an essential role in developing and implementing staff retention, employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion strategies.
Key responsibilities include the following functions:
· Successfully meet all payroll operational demands, including quarterly tax filings and annual issuances such as W-2s, 1095-Cs, and other statutorily required reports as governed by Internal Revenue Service and state agencies.
· Implementation of multiple information technology systems including the County’s enterprise resource planning system. Experience with Infor ERP is a highly desirable qualification.
· Manage the development and implementation of goals and policies as established by the Board of Supervisors to ensure priorities for each assigned service area are aligned with the County’s Strategic Plan. For example, implementing a Risk Management Program which creates a “Culture of Safety” countywide.
· Assist in the management of labor relations functions; serve as lead negotiator during the bargaining process with multiple employee organizations; administer and interpret labor contracts; manage the grievance and disciplinary processes and conduct administrative reviews of disciplinary actions, as required.
· Select, train, motivate, and support Human Resources personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; develop staff to strengthen core competencies; provide staff with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
· Represent Human Resources to other County departments, the Board of Supervisors, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and/or complex personnel issues.
· Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Departmental budget; direct the monitoring and approval of expenditures; direct the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments; establish, within County policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; and allocate resources accordingly.
· Closely collaborate with County Counsel to ensure strict adherence to all statutory requirements.
· Periodic reports to the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator on high priority matters such as employee recruitment and retention strategies, updates to classification and compensation, and general trends in human resources.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a depth and breadth of experience across a wide variety of human resources, risk management, and payroll operations. Experience, understanding and comfort with payroll operations will be critical to the success of the new Director. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical expertise, be systems-minded, experienced with HR data and metrics, and have experience with enterprise resource planning and other information technology platforms.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas for recruitment and retention, strong labor relations and negotiations skills, and a proven track record of leadership accomplishments to this role. Very importantly, the successful candidate will be a strong and thoughtful leader who can relate well to others, including department staff, fellow department heads, the County Administrator, County Counsel, and the Board of Supervisors. The Director will be a good communicator who is positive, approachable, a team builder, and a person who develops relationships with all stakeholders. The new Director will be a supportive and empathetic leader, dedicated to strengthening the team’s core competencies, while also promoting an environment of operational excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous system improvements.
Candidate Qualifications: Candidates will possess the minimum experience and education requirements as follows:
Experience: Six years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in a public sector human resources office with significant responsibility for supervising and administering one or more of the major aspects of a comprehensive human resources program such as classification and compensation, employment services, employee training and development, organizational development, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, payroll, and/or workers’ compensation. At least three of the six years must be at the supervisory or management level.
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, or a reasonably related field. An advanced degree is highly desirable.
How to Apply
First review of resumes is scheduled on April 4, 2024. The recruitment will move expeditiously. All Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early in the process for maximum consideration.
To apply for this exciting career opportunity please email a cover letter, resume, and 6 professional references to [email protected]. Please note: a single pdf file is strongly preferred. References will not be contacted until the final stages of the recruitment and only with authorization from the applicant.
Confidential inquiries are welcome by contacting Sandra Rodriguez in the County Administrator’s Office: (530) 666-8426.
Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in the brochure. Only candidates with the most relevant qualifications will advance in the process. The position will remain open until filled.