Assistant Director of Human Resources
Salary
$176,854.08 - $225,711.20 Annually
Location
County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
Job Type
Management - REG
Job Number
26-0859-01 (O/HR)
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
09/01/2026
Closing Date
9/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The County of Santa Barbara is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Human Resources to help lead the Department into the future. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic leadership, a solution-focused approach to issues, proven ability to develop and execute initiatives for change, broad expertise in current Human Resources practice, strong organizational skills, and a high level of responsiveness to leadership, customers and stakeholders.
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To apply for this opportunity: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty
Retirement Plans
- Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
- Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
- For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and www.santabarbara457.com
Health Benefits
- Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
- On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
- Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
- Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
- For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-Benefits
Paid Time Off
- Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
- Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
- Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
- Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
- For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)
Miscellaneous Benefits
- County Paid Term Life Insurance
- County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Childcare and Employee Discounts
- Relocation Assistance may apply
- Flexible work schedule may apply
- For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-Benefits
Compensation Summary
- To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3095/Assistant-Department-Heads
- This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
Employer County of Santa Barbara
Address 1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty