Director of Human Resources & Risk Management

About the role

The South Coast Water District (SCWD) seeks an experienced Director of Human Resources to oversee all human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and risk and safety programs. The ideal candidate will manage a team of five and align workforce strategy with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and risk and safety programs.
• Manage the organization’s risk and safety programs, including workers’ compensation, insurance programs, claims management, regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong culture of safety.
• Work closely with the Senior Executive Team to align workforce strategy with organizational goals, mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and support overall organizational effectiveness.
• Lead a dedicated team of five, managing a comprehensive portfolio that includes HR, risk management, and safety.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Employee Relations, Industrial Psychology, or a related field (a master’s degree is desirable).
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the development and administration of human resource programs and benefits administration, including two (2) years of program management and supervisory experience.
• Experience within a special district, city, or county is highly desirable.
• Proven experience successfully executing HRIS or talent management software integrations (specifically NeoGov or similar platforms) is preferred.

Qualifications

Public agency operations experience is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess the finesse, emotional intelligence, and "street smarts" to modernize work practices while maintaining the supportive, compassionate, and family-oriented culture that defines SCWD.

Skills

• Change management
• Technology implementation

Benefits

Annual Salary: $183,324.80 to $290,144.93

Pay

Annual Salary: $183,324.80 to $290,144.93

Schedule

Not specified

Contact

Please apply on-line at www.allianceRC.com by June 22, 2026. For questions or inquiries, please contact Sherrill Uyeda (suyeda@alliancerc.com) or Syldy Tom (stom@alliancerc.com).

Main Office

Main Office: (562) 901-0769

EEO/ADA Employer

An Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer