Human Resources Services Manager

The County of Monterey Human Resources Department plays a vital role in advancing organizational excellence by partnering with departments to attract, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing workforce dedicated to serving our community. As a trusted advisor to County leadership, Human Resources helps shape an inclusive culture that supports innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

The County is seeking an accomplished and strategic
Human Resources Services Manager (Human Resources Program Manager) with proven experience leading core HR functional areas
, including Classification & Compensation, Recruitment & Selection, and front-line Employee Relations
. This is a key leadership opportunity for a collaborative, results-driven professional who excels at managing complex HR programs and guiding multidisciplinary teams in a public-sector environment.

This position oversees the Human Resources Services Division and provides direct leadership and oversight of staff responsible for classification and compensation administration, recruitment and examination processes, and front-line employee relations support to County departments. The Manager serves as a strategic business partner, aligning HR programs and service delivery with organizational goals, labor agreements, and operational priorities.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in supervising professional HR staff
, navigating sensitive employee relations matters, and designing equitable, market-responsive classification and compensation systems. Success in this role requires the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on leadership, apply sound judgment, and foster strong partnerships across departments.

This position calls for a forward-thinking leader with the vision and expertise to modernize recruitment and retention strategies, support a diverse and evolving workforce, and deliver high-quality, customer-focused HR services that support the County’s mission.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education
:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a field related to the human resources program to which position is assigned.

AND

Experience
:
Five (5) years of professional experience in the human resources field that includes at least three (3) years of public sector experience in the assigned program area including one (1) year in a supervisory level administrative or management position.