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Great organizations are built by great people—and great people need exceptional leaders. As our next Assistant Director of Human Resources, you’ll be a trusted advisor, culture champion, and strategic partner, helping to attract, develop, and retain the talent that drives our success. If you’re passionate about leadership, employee engagement, and transforming ideas into action, we invite you to join our team. This is more than an HR role—it’s an opportunity to influence the future of our organization and make a lasting impact on the employee experience.
As the Assistant Director of Human Resources, you will provide leadership and oversight to a team of managers and analysts supporting both the Human Resources and Organizational Development functions. Together, these teams manage the full employee lifecycle—from talent acquisition and onboarding through career development, employee relations, and retirement. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded HR professional with deep expertise across all major human resources disciplines, including recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits administration, leave management, HRIS, workers’ compensation, and learning and development.
The Opportunity
The Metropolitan Water District is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist. This position will support the District in all aspects of Employee Relations, including handling grievances and disciplinary actions; conducting investigations; representing the District in negotiation meetings with bargaining units; advising managers and supervisors on employee relations matters; and providing training to managers as needed.Link to position: Employee Relations SpecialistLocation: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid: 2 days in-person)
Under the leadership of a dynamic and future-focused City Manager, the Carson executive team is comprised of top talent in the industry looking to accomplish transformational projects. With a stable, supportive and collaborative City Council, the City is poised to welcome and seeks a new long-term Director of Human Resources and Risk Management.
About the Position: You will be part of a high-functioning team of HR professionals who consistently deliver high-quality work with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to creating a safe, supportive workplace for everyone. Highly qualified candidates are subject matter experts in occupational health and safety who are excited to build, enhance, and champion effective safety programs across the District. If you enjoy creating engaging training experiences and developing staff in meaningful ways, this role offers the perfect opportunity to combine your skills and make a real impact. Click to view the full Job Description.
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Why Apply
Step into a pivotal executive role and make an immediate impact. As a Deputy Executive Officer for Risk Management, you’ll guide experienced managers, elevate performance across the organization, and help build long-term organizational resilience.
You’ll join a mission-driven HR team that values collaboration, clear communication, and continuous improvement—all in one of California’s most desirable regions. Ventura County offers professional influence, organizational stability, and an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re a strategic, people-focused leader ready to make a difference and join a team that makes a meaningful impact, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
The Director of Human Resources serves as Sacramento’s chief human resources executive, leading citywide HR strategy, labor relations, and workforce initiatives to support a high-performing, equitable organization. This role oversees a large, full-service HR department and serves as a key member of the City’s Executive Team, helping attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent in service to the community.