Director of Human Resources / Risk Manager

Peckham & McKenney; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 223,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management incentive pay

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

Family premiums contribution

Generous paid leave

Job summary

City of Brentwood, California seeks a hands-on Director of Human Resources / Risk Manager to lead municipal HR and risk functions, aligning with the City Manager and department heads. Requires a bachelor's degree and eight years in municipal HR, including three in management.

Certifications such as IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, RMP, or RIMS-CRMP are desirable. The position offers a substantial salary range ($222,640–$270,621) with excellent benefits, including full medical/dental/vision, 6.35% management

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and eight years of municipal HR experience with three years in management.
• Professional HR certifications such as IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, RMP, or RIMS-CRMP are desirable.

Skills

Public sector HR leadership

HR risk management

Strategic partnership

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources management / public administration

Job description

Director of Human Resources / Risk Manager - City of Brentwood, California

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a high performing team in an agency committed to providing exceptional municipal services? Are you a hands-on public sector human resources leader with a proven track record of being a strategic partner and advisor to the City Manager and Department Heads & Managers?

The City of Brentwood, the jewel of Contra Costa County, is one of the Bay Area's fastest growing and most dynamic communities. The City is a great place to live and work and a place to enjoy extraordinary views of majestic Mt. Diablo, the bounty of fresh fruits and produce from the rich agricultural area adjacent to the City, and the recreational opportunities of the Delta.

In addition to being an empathetic and kind leader, the ideal candidate will have strong public sector human resources and risk management skills. The ability to wear multiple hats and to effectively triage and solve a variety of complex HR issues is critical. Requires the equivalent completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business or public administration, industrial psychology, or a related field and eight years of increasingly responsible municipal human resources experience including three years of administrative and management experience in a variety of human resources disciplines. Professional human resources certifications such as IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, RMP, and RIMS-CRMP are desirable.

The annual salary range for this at-will position is $222,640 - $270,621, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes 6.35% management incentive pay, deferred compensation contribution matching, fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee with significant contributions towards family premiums, and a generous paid leave program.

Filing Deadline: October 4, 2026
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.