Human Resources Director

Public Sector HR Association; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

City of Fremont is seeking an accomplished HR leader to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across the organization. The candidate will bring emotional intelligence, lead organizational development, and champion employee engagement and exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates will have seven years of public-sector HR experience, including two years in supervisory roles, a related Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and a strong track record as a change leader.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressively responsible public-sector personnel experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across the organization.

Skills

Strategic partner

Emotional intelligence

Change leadership

Employee engagement

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Centrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 233,974) is the region’s fourth-largest city and a vibrant center of innovation, culture, and community life. The Human Resources Department, supported by 19 talented team members and a FY 2026/27 budget of approximately $5.7 million, provides a comprehensive range of human resources services supporting the City’s diverse and high-performing workforce.

The City seeks an accomplished, well-rounded human resources professional to serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across the organization. This knowledgeable and collaborative leader will bring emotional intelligence to navigate complex issues and build productive relationships. The candidate selected will also be an effective change leader and team builder committed to employee engagement, organizational development, and exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates will bring seven years of progressively responsible public-sector personnel experience, including two years supervising and managing professional human resources staff, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Salary range $244,967 – $330,421; salary is supplemented by a generous benefits package. Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026.