Assistant County Administrator / Human Resources Director

About the role

The successful candidate will lead the County's Human Resources Department while partnering with executive leadership on organization-wide strategy, budget development, operational initiatives, labor relations, policy development, and Board of Supervisors priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assists the CAO in planning, directing, and coordinating County operations and strategic initiatives
• Acts on behalf of the CAO in their absence or as delegated
• Provides staff support to the Board of Supervisors, including agenda development, presentations, and policy recommendations
• Led or supports complex, high-impact organizational initiatives and special projects
• Directs and administers all County human resources functions, including: Classification and compensation, Recruitment and selection, Labor and employee relations, Disciplinary processes and investigations, Leave management and accommodation (IAP) processes, Policy development and compliance
• Serves as the County’s chief labor relations representative or lead negotiator
• Ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Advises department heads and executive leadership on sensitive personnel matters
• Provides executive oversight of Countywide internal central service departments, including Fleet, Facilities, and Information Technology
• Coordinates capital planning, facility maintenance, fleet operations, and IT infrastructure planning
• Aligns General Services functions with County strategic and budget priorities
• Works closely with the CAO and fiscal staff in development and administration of the County budget
• Participates in long-range financial planning and resource allocation strategies
• Maintains effective working relationships with department heads, elected officials, and external partners
• Represents the County in meetings with employee organizations, outside agencies, and community stakeholders
• Develops, analyzes, and implements County policies, procedures, and organizational structures
• Provides strategic guidance on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design
• Conducts studies and prepares reports on administrative, fiscal, and operational issues
• Maintains effective working relationships with department heads, elected officials, and external partners

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, human resources, social work, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in public sector administration, human resources, or a closely related field, including significant experience in supervision and organizational leadership.
• A Master's degree in public administration, business administration, law, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.