Senior HR Strategy & Programs Leader

City of Stockton, CA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stockton, CA is seeking a Deputy Director of Human Resources to lead one or more HR divisions, including workforce planning, benefits administration, and labor relations. The role requires strategic oversight, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with laws and city policies.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of professional HR experience, with two years in a supervisory capacity. Public-sector experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, industrial relations, or related field; five years of professional HR experience.
• Five years progressively responsible HR/benefits/risk management experience with at least two years in a supervisory/generalist role.
• Public agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, evaluate, coordinate, and direct HR staff and programs.
• Develop and direct personnel programs (workforce planning, risk services, benefits, labor relations) to meet local needs.
• Direct budget development, monitor expenditures, and justify proposed budgets.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and policies; monitor legislation and best practices; propose changes as needed.
• Collaborate with employee organizations and management to resolve issues; advise on policy matters.

Skills

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Budget development

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Tools

HRIS/RMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Stockton, CA is seeking a Deputy Director of Human Resources to lead one or more HR divisions, including workforce planning, benefits administration, and labor relations. The role requires strategic oversight, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with laws and city policies.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of professional HR experience, with two years in a supervisory capacity. Public-sector experience is desirable.