Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Department
County of Placer, California
Annual Salary: $182,770 – $228,259 DOE/DOQ
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The County of Placer, California, seeks a visionary and strategic Director of Human Resources (HR) to lead the Human Resources Department, including overseeing 57 staff, an approximate budget of $7.7 million, and oversight of $18.2 million in proprietary funds. They will build on the existing strengths of the organization while pioneering the County’s innovative work in employee recognition and engagement! The role requires a creative problem-solver who will embrace new ideas and expedite the pace of programmatic changes and process improvements. While acting as a department head, they will collaborate with the County Executive Office, stakeholders, and elected officials, providing centralized services to the County’s 19 departments. The ideal candidate should possess an unbiased and flexible mindset. A background in labor relations is ideal for this role, as they will actively engage with the County’s recognized bargaining units – currently numbering five .. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including relationship building, customer service, influential leadership, a desire to mentor others, and a mission-focused approach are crucial. The HR Director will be responsible for the Department’s fiscal stewardship, talent acquisition, benefits and operations, learning and development, as well as Workers’ Compensation, safety, retirement planning, and employee support services. If you are a seasoned HR professional with a proven passion for workplace culture and development – apply today to lead a dedicated team!
THE JOB / THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The HR Director has oversight of the HR Department’s 57 employees, its annual operational budget of approximately $7.7 million, and oversight of approximately $18.2 million in propriety funds, with budget stewardship to be shared by the Assistant HR Director. The HR Director reports to the County Executive Officer, frequently preparing and presenting information, making recommendations, and providing expert consulting. They will work in the critical areas of labor relations, employee classification and compensation, health and employment benefits, deferred compensation, talent acquisition and workforce development, succession planning, safety and risk management, and organizational development. The HR Director also receives policy direction from the Civil Service Commission in carrying out the statutory authorities of the Commission, as the appellate body for grievances and disciplinary hearings – and acts as manager of the Civil Service in support of the Commission.