Director of Human Resources and Risk Management

Director of Human Resources and Risk Management

Salary

$11,835.00 - $14,390.00 Monthly

Location

County of Imperial, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202603230

Department

Human Resources & Risk Management

Division

1012001 Human Resources & Risk Management

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
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Basic Function and Distinguishing Characteristics

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, plan, organize, coordinate and direct the County's comprehensive centralized Human Resources, Employee-Employer Relations, and Risk Management Programs; functions as technical consultant and advisor to executives, management, and employees; monitor and assure compliance with State and federal legislation, regulations, County policies, and Memoranda of Understanding related to assigned programs; and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Education and Experience/ Licenses and Other Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources administration, risk management and labor relations including at least two years of supervisory experience.

Valid California driver's license.

Supplemental Information

A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265-1148 or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

• NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: (442) 265-1017 (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County's eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nations winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.

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01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate or Advanced Degree

02

Do you possess five years of professional human resources experience in the following areas: benefits, classification, and compensation, employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, risk management, training and development, and succession and workforce planning

• Two or fewer areas
• Two to four areas
• Five or more areas

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• more than 2 years to 3 years
• More than 3 years

04

Which human resource areas do you have in which you can DOCUMENT experience?

• Labor relations including negotiations
• Employee relations (discipline, grievances, appeal hearings, etc.)
• Classification studies (job analyses, job descriptions, etc.)
• Training and Development (designing and delivering training, conducting needs assessments, training evaluation studies, etc.)
• Recruitment (sourcing candidates, creating job postings, candidate communication, etc.)
• Selection (designing or selecting assessments, interview development, performance tests, etc.
• Performance Management
• Strategic planning and goal setting
• Benefit administration
• Workers compensation
• Leaves and absence administration
• General liability
• Investigations

05

For each area you indicated experience please indicate where we can verify experience.

Required Question

Employer County of Imperial

Address 940 W. Main Street Suite 101

El Centro, California, 92243

Phone Phone 442-265-1148

Fax 442-265-1167

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/imperialcounty/