Personnel Director
Description:
About the Position: The Personnel Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the County’s comprehensive human resources programs and services. Reporting to the Chief Administrator, this management position oversees the Personnel Office and directs work spanning recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee benefits, labor and employee relations, training, workplace investigations, workers’ compensation, return-to-work and accommodation programs, loss prevention, and Countywide safety. The Director advises department heads, supervises Personnel Division staff, guides policy and procedure development, ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, represents the County in employee negotiations, and prepares matters for consideration by the Board of Supervisors. The role also serves as the County Safety Officer and works as a collaboratively across departments to resolve complex workforce issues, strengthen organizational practices, and deliver responsive service to employees and the public.
The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is an adaptable and collaborative human resources leader who is ready to guide a team of five while supporting more than 800 employees across 25 County departments. This individual will appreciate the breadth and diversity of County operations—from public safety, public health, and community services to administrative, financial, technical, trades, medical, and legal functions—and respond effectively to their distinct workforce needs. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, build productive relationships at every level of the organization, and clearly convey complex personnel matters with professionalism and tact. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competing priorities will be essential for managing Countywide programs, meeting critical deadlines, and delivering responsive service. This leader will act with integrity, remain composed through change, and inspire a positive, accountable, and service-focused workplace.
About the County: Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Tehama County lies approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. The County sits alongside the beautiful Sacramento River and is only 50 miles west of Lassen National Park. Tehama County is the central point of widespread recreation; with nearby camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, and boating resources as good as or better than anywhere in California. Tehama County is home to approximately 64,000 people. In our County’s small town atmosphere, you can experience the feeling of knowing your neighbors. Additionally, the mean travel time to work is only 23 minutes and the cost of living in Tehama County is lower than many other places in California.
Education & Experience:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelth (12th) grade
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional personnel or human resources experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
License & Special Requirements:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.