HR Leader: Recruitment, Classification & Compensation

Contra Costa County; Martinez (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to direct the Recruitment, Classification and Compensation team within the Talent and Development Division. The role involves overseeing selection processes, exam development, and compensation studies for Countywide classifications, while guiding department staff and maintaining compliance with policies and MOUs.

The ideal candidate will supervise a team of analysts and technicians, drive strategic workforce initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time experience in professional human resources work, with at least one year in a public agency and one year as a lead or supervisor.
• Experience preparing and evaluating recruitment, classification, and compensation processes in a merit-system environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the Recruitment, Classification and Compensation team within the Talent and Development Division.
• Oversee development, administration, and evaluation of selection processes for departmental and Countywide classifications.
• Advise departments on reclassification requests, salary adjustments, and organizational restructuring.
• Coordinate special projects related to recruitment, classification, and/or compensation and drive process improvements.

Skills

Public sector recruitment

Exam development

Classification & compensation

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team development

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or HR

Job description

Contra Costa County is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to direct the Recruitment, Classification and Compensation team within the Talent and Development Division. The role involves overseeing selection processes, exam development, and compensation studies for Countywide classifications, while guiding department staff and maintaining compliance with policies and MOUs.

The ideal candidate will supervise a team of analysts and technicians, drive strategic workforce initiatives, and