Director of Human Resources

Client:City of Stockton, California
Position:Director of Human Resources
Closing Date: Recently Completed

The City of Stocktonisseekinga well-organized, respected, and energetic professional,with an understanding of the importance of quality service in local government,to serve as its next Director of Human Resources.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting contribution, combining the complexity of a major California city, with the organization culture and support to do meaningful, values-driven work.

The Director of Human Resources leads the City’s workforce strategy, advancing departmental goals while furthering the City’s broader mission within established policy guidelines. This is a role of both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, delivering the full range of human resources functions across the organization including:

• Labor & Employee Relations
• Talent Acquisition & Equal Employment
• Classification, Compensation & Development
• Staff Supervision & Culture
• Strategic Analysis & External Representation
• Regulatory & Policy Stewardship

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, industrial relations, human resources management or a closely related field; and five years of experience in all phases of human resources management and/or supervision with a minimum of three years in a local public agency setting. Possession of a Master’s degree is highly desirable but not required.

The annual salary range for the Director of Human Resources is $186,169 – $259,243; placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. The City also offers an attractive benefits package including CalPERS retirement.