Court Human Resources Director (Open and Promotional)

Court Human Resources Director (Open and Promotional)

Salary

$152,838.40 - $190,465.60 Annually

Location

County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

POSTING ONLY (X222)

Department

Superior & Municipal Courts

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

50J

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is seeking well qualified candidates for the position,

Court Human Resources Director.

About the Position

Lead People. Strengthen Culture. Shape the Future.

This is an opportunity to combine executive human resources leadership, organizational strategy, and culture development while helping shape the workforce that supports the administration of justice. From strengthening HR infrastructure and modernizing policies to developing leaders and building accountability, your work will directly influence the Court's ability to serve the public effectively.

This role provides executive oversight of all human resources functions, including employee relations, labor/union relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, workers' compensation, and compliance with EEO, ADA, and FMLA requirements. The position also oversees the Facilities function to ensure alignment between workforce planning, workplace environment, and operational efficiency.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an executive-level HR leader with a proven track record of building and leading high-functioning HR organizations in complex, public-sector, or similarly regulated environments.

This individual operates as a true business partner to executive leadership-capable of diagnosing organizational issues, holding leaders and assigned staff accountable, and driving measurable outcomes.

They are comfortable making difficult decisions, addressing performance issues head-on, and navigating ambiguity with confidence and sound judgment.

For more information regarding the position and the application process, please see the

Recruitment Brochure.

This recruitment is being conducted by CPS-HR Consulting.

Applications are being accepted at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshrrs/jobs/5477779/court-human-resources-director

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

Employer County of San Mateo

Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department

500 County Center, 4th Floor

Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone (650) 363-4343

Website https://jobs.smcgov.org