Deputy Director of Human Resources (Departmental Promotional Only)

County of San Mateo • San Mateo, CA

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About The Position

The County of San Mateo is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented Human Resources leader to serve as Deputy Director of Human Resources. Working closely with the Human Resources Director, department leadership, County departments, labor partners, employees, and community stakeholders, the Deputy Director oversees multiple divisions and helps advance a modern, responsive, high-performing Human Resources organization. The role supports the County’s workforce and HR services, helping attract, develop, engage, and retain employees who provide essential community services.

The successful candidate is expected to be a compassionate, approachable, and politically astute leader who builds trusted partnerships; anticipates workforce needs and aligns initiatives with organizational priorities; collaborates across divisions and departments; sets priorities and delivers results; supports continuous improvement and service excellence; makes fair, well-reasoned decisions; develops staff and fosters an inclusive environment; and demonstrates a commitment to equity, integrity, and responsive service.

The position directs assigned divisions or programs and their staff, collaborates with department managers and County staff, advises on Countywide HR policy issues, contributes to policy standards and programs, and helps address organizational issues. It also involves planning and resource allocation, budget assistance, special assignments, complex analytical and statistical reporting, representing the County, and making oral presentations. As designated by the Director, the Deputy Director acts as Director in the Director’s absence.

Requirements

• A qualifying combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A typical qualifying background is four years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of administrative and managerial duties in a large, complex public agency, including two years in a senior-level administrative or management position.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the assigned area, such as public liability or labor relations laws.
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of organizational analysis and human resource planning.
• Knowledge of Countywide operations and its administrative policies, procedures, and organization.
• Knowledge of financial administration, including public budgeting, financial and actuarial forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of County computer systems and applications, including automation planning, design, and implementation.
• Knowledge of personnel training, supervision, and evaluation principles.
• Ability to direct and participate in advanced administrative and operational activities in an assigned work section or program specialty.
• Ability to coordinate program activities with other departments, programs, and outside agencies.
• Ability to analyze moderate to complex administrative and operational problems and make effective operational or procedural recommendations.
• Ability to develop and administer policies, guidelines, and procedures for an assigned program area.
• Ability to communicate effectively to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement, and to negotiate agreements between individuals and groups.
• Ability to monitor current and proposed federal, state, and local legislation affecting the assigned area.
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and train assigned personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately; and establish effective work relationships.
• Must be a current County of San Mateo employee in the Human Resources Department with at least six months (1,040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited-term position before the final filing date.
• Submit an application electronically through the County’s careers page.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and guide staff in assigned divisions or programs by establishing goals, policies, and performance standards; hold regular one-on-one meetings; coach, provide feedback, and recognize staff.
• Consult and collaborate with other department managers regarding assigned divisions.
• Advise County staff and the public on Countywide human resource policy issues and participate in developing related standards and programs.
• Discuss organizational issues, develop alternatives and strategies, and assist in implementing solutions.
• Direct and collaborate with staff on planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and record systems needed to meet departmental responsibilities.
• Assist in preparing and administering the department budget.
• Perform special assignments and prepare complex analytical and statistical reports in assigned areas of human resource management.
• Represent the County and prepare and deliver oral presentations to small and large groups.
• Act as the Director in the Director’s absence when designated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed