HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION DIRECTOR-TALENT MANAGEMENT

Washoe County; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County's Human Resources Division seeks a Director of Talent Management to oversee recruitment, classification, compensation, and organizational effectiveness. This Unclassified, confidential position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and begins with an effective date of January 8, 2027.

Requirements include five years of progressive HR experience, a bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field, and strong leadership, strategic thinking, and change-management skills.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time progressively responsible HR experience with state/federal regulation
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or closely related field, or equivalent
• SHRM certification preferred and/or equivalent credentials

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, and organizational effectiveness
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance for HR programs and services; ensure policy compliance

Skills

SHRM Certification

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Public sector HR

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field

Job description

for the Total Compensation Package for this job classification which includes county paid employee health benefits after 30 days of employment, county paid retirement benefits, vacation accruals, etc. The Total Compensation Package outlines the various benefits offered by Washoe County and the annual earnings based on the entry level salary for the job classification.

Under general direction, is responsible and accountable for the oversight of programs and services of the County’s recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, and organizational effectiveness; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a full-time vacancy in Human Resources which will become effective January 8, 2027. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Five years of full-time progressively responsible human resources experience working with programs and systems governed by state and federal regulations, with at least two of those years acting in a supervisory/management capacity; AND a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in human resources management, business administration, or a closely related field; OR any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

License Or Certificate

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and if required, must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have SHRM (Society of Human Resources Manager) Certification.
• Bring strong expertise in public-sector human resources and is highly strategic, collaborative, progressive and forward-thinking.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, learning development and training.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Be a Human Resources leader who excels at guiding complex Human Resources programs while fostering a culture of excellence.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and motivate staff while working together to meet organizational objectives.
• Possess the ability to quickly understand the organizational climate and establish critical relationships to ensure success and contribution to the organization.
• Bring excellent written and verbal communication and public presentation skills.
• Be skilled at assessing organizational and individual challenges, identifying solutions, and facilitating effective change management processes.
• Possess highly developed critical thinking skills, analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to make good decisions and exercise sound judgment.

The Human Resources Division Director - Talent Management is an Unclassified and Confidential position which, therefore, is not covered by a bargaining unit.

The position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position or a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

TO BE CONSIDERED

In addition to the application, the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered:

• Compelling cover letter
• Comprehensive resume which includes how the applicant meets the Ideal Candidate criteria
• One letter of Recommendation

TENTATIVE TIMELINE

September 4, 2026 – September 18, 2026
Applications Accepted

Week of September 28, 2026
Screening Committee reviews candidate materials to identify candidates with the most potential for success in the position

Top candidates will be contacted for an interview

Week of October 12, 2026

Interviews with top candidates will take place

Week of October 19, 2026

Top candidate goes through required Background Investigation

Week of January 4, 2027
Estimated Hire Date

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Alicia Agrella at: 775-328-6383 or e-mail [e-mail].

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.