Director of Human Resources
About The Position
The County of Mono is seeking an experienced and collaborative Human Resources Director to lead a full-service Human Resources Department supporting County operations and employees. Reporting to the County Administrative Officer, the Director provides strategic leadership for all human resources functions, including recruitment and retention, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, organizational development, policy development, performance management, risk management coordination, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. This executive leadership position serves as a trusted advisor to County leadership, department heads, and elected officials, fostering a workplace culture built on integrity, collaboration, accountability, and exceptional public service while advancing organizational priorities and workforce excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resource management or a related field or a demonstrated equivalent in formal education and experience.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in a human resources department, preferably in the public sector.
- Three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in communications and interpersonal skills.
- Strong expertise in labor relations, collective bargaining, classification and compensation, policy development, and employment law.
- Ability to balance operational needs with long-term workforce strategy.
- Skilled at developing high-performing teams, advising executive leadership, and fostering positive relationships with employees, bargaining units, department leaders, and community stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Strategic and forward-thinking human resources executive.
- Demonstrated success leading HR operations in a complex public or similarly regulated organization.
- Approachable leader who builds trust through collaboration, sound judgment, and transparent communication.
- Confidently navigating sensitive personnel matters and organizational change.
- Committed to delivering innovative human resources solutions that support organizational effectiveness and exceptional service to the public.
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership for all human resources functions, including recruitment and retention, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, organizational development, policy development, performance management, risk management coordination, and compliance with federal and state employment laws.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to County leadership, department heads, and elected officials.
- Fosters a workplace culture built on integrity, collaboration, accountability, and exceptional public service.
- Advances organizational priorities and workforce excellence.
- Oversees talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, benefits administration, performance management, policy development, training and organizational development, workers' compensation coordination, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
- Promotes a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensures the County remains an employer of choice committed to serving its employees and the residents of Mono County.
Benefits
- CalPERS retirement and 457/401(a) Plans available.
- CalPERS health plans
- Dental, Vision, Term Life
- Generous vacation and sick pay
- Discounted gym membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
