Division Manager (Recruitment and Classification/Compensation)

City of Santa Clara•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

The City of Santa Clara Human Resources Department is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and experienced human resources leader to manage the Recruitment, Classification, and Compensation functions. The Division Manager serves as a trusted business partner to all City departments, plans and directs day-to-day division operations, coaches and supervises professional and technical HR staff, sets operational priorities, and ensures timely, high-quality service. This key leadership role supports City workforce needs through forward-looking recruitment strategies and equitable, competitive classification and compensation structures. The position is part of the City's Unclassified Service, is at-will, and serves at the discretion of the City Manager. Public sector experience is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources functions, such as recruitment and classification and compensation.
At least two years of experience at a supervisory or managerial level.
Valid California Class C driver's license at appointment and throughout employment.
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills, and the ability to handle sensitive personnel matters with discretion.
Ability to manage a high volume of work, multitask, work independently and collaboratively, and maintain confidentiality, trust, and ethics.

Nice To Haves

Public sector experience.
Master's degree in public administration, personnel administration, or a closely related field.
Certification in Human Resources Management from an accredited program or institution.
Experience supervising and developing staff, implementing process improvements, interpreting Civil Service Rules and labor agreements, and advising executive management on sensitive personnel matters.

Responsibilities

Lead citywide recruitment and selection, developing strategies and initiatives to attract and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
Partner with hiring departments to address staffing needs, prioritize recruitments, and streamline processes in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
Direct classification and compensation studies, salary surveys, internal equity assessments, and market comparisons.
Develop recommendations concerning classification structures, salary ranges, and compensation practices.
Advise executive management and hiring managers on complex recruitment, classification, and compensation matters.
Develop, evaluate, and implement human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, Civil Service Rules, labor agreements, and City policies.
Lead and develop HR staff, establish performance expectations, manage workloads, and identify process improvements and technology enhancements.
Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for executive leadership, the Civil Service Commission, and City Council as needed.
Contribute to citywide training, policy and procedure updates, labor and employee relations matters, and other assigned special projects.