Strategic HR Division Manager: Recruitment & Classification

City of Santa Clara; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clara HR Department is seeking a collaborative, innovative leader to serve as Human Resources Division Manager for Recruitment, Classification, and Compensation. You will guide citywide hiring, compensation studies, and policy development while partnering with executive management and city departments.

A bachelor’s degree and several years in HR are required, with public sector experience highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible HR experience with at least two years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Licensure/driver’s license as required (California Class C).
• Desirable: Master’s degree in public administration, personnel administration, or related field; HR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead citywide recruitment and selection strategies to attract a diverse, high-quality workforce.
• Direct classification and compensation studies, salary surveys, and equity assessments; advise on structures and ranges.
• Partner with executive management and departments on complex recruitment, classification, and compensation matters.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices in compliance with laws and Civil Service rules.
• Build and lead a high-performing HR team, manage workloads, and drive process improvements and technology enhancements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Public sector HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The City of Santa Clara HR Department is seeking a collaborative, innovative leader to serve as Human Resources Division Manager for Recruitment, Classification, and Compensation. You will guide citywide hiring, compensation studies, and policy development while partnering with executive management and city departments.

A bachelor’s degree and several years in HR are required, with public sector experience highly desirable.