Human Resources Director

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Become Colusa County’s next Human Resources Director and make a meaningful impact by supporting our employees, guiding leaders, and strengthening the community we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced human resources professional to lead and strengthen the County’s HR programs while working closely with the County Administrative Officer, Board of Supervisors, and department heads. We are seeking a forward-thinking leader who values integrity, collaboration, and public service.

As the County’s Human Resources Director, you will plan, organize, and administer a comprehensive human resources program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while providing strategic guidance on recruitment, classification, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. You will oversee staff, manage the department budget, recommend and implement HR policies, and serve as the County’s representative in labor relations matters. This role requires sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to apply practical solutions to complex employment issues.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting County operations, strengthening the workforce, and helping build a professional, responsive, and service-oriented organization. To learn more about this position, please review the job description pages HERE.

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• Screening for minimum qualifications: February 15, 2026
• Successful applicants will be notified of the dates for first interviews and final interviews once they have been scheduled.

You will join a collaborative and experienced team of human resources professionals committed to public service and continuous improvement. The County is seeking a leader who can balance sound judgment with common-sense solutions, build strong working relationships across departments, and support both employees and leadership in delivering effective public service. This role provides a meaningful opportunity to shape the County’s workforce and strengthen HR practices that serve both the organization and the community.

Our culture reflects the County’s commitment to:

• Serve employees, leadership, and the public with professionalism, fairness, and respect.
• Act with integrity, confidentiality, and impartiality in all human resources matters.
• Build open and trusting relationships through clear and honest communication.
• Apply common-sense solutions to complex personnel and labor relations challenges.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team environment.
• Encourage continuous learning, professional growth, and leadership development.
• Support accountability while valuing cooperation and mutual respect.

Colusa County is a small, close-knit organization where teamwork, flexibility, and work-life balance aren’t just talked about—they’re built into how we operate. Enjoy the incredible benefit of a 37.5-hour work week. County leadership recognizes the importance of flexibility and understands that employees have responsibilities beyond the workplace. As a member of the Colusa County team, you will be supported, trusted, and encouraged to maintain balance while delivering high-quality public service.

We proudly recognize your prior public service. With Vacation Parity, eligible candidates receive credit toward vacation accrual for previous service with a public agency—including cities, counties, districts, military service, and similar entities. That means you may start your Colusa County career with more vacation time from day one, honoring the experience and dedication you’ve already earned. It’s our way of saying: your service matters—and it follows you here.

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members)
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you -Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• Management Leave: 10 days
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID sick leave
• Vacation Parity! - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County (Includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities.) To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.)

Supervision & Examples of Duties

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience involving the direction of and policy determination for comprehensive human resources programs, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility. Experience in a public agency is preferred but not required.

• Public-sector experience or demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex, highly regulated employment frameworks is preferred.

Supplemental Information

The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.

You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.

All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.

Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.

It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.

The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide

Email the Human Resources Department at ccpersonnel@countyofcolusaca.gov or call 530-458-0420.

Addtional Information:

Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.

Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.

The county participates in E-Verify.

Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Please find the summary of benefits for all Department Heads here 2026 Department Heads Benefits Summary