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  • Human Resources Services Manager

    Salinas, California United States Monterey County Human Resources Full Time $10,467.08 - $14,295.67 Monthly Jan 13, 2026
    Monterey County Human Resources Employer:

    Monterey County Human Resources

    Monterey County Statement  Monterey County was founded in 1850 and is governed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. It is located on the beautiful Central Coast and is the longest county in California stretching 105 miles from the Santa Clara County border South to San Luis Obispo County.  Monterey County provides a full range of services to the community through its 26 departments and 5,000 plus employees.  As an employer, Monterey County is diverse and inclusive, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We aspire to hire employees who will contribute to the County’s mission to excel at providing quality services for the benefit all Monterey County residents while developing, maintaining, and enhancing the resources of the region.  The County offers a great benefits package and provides the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues who support and promote a safe, healthy and prosperous community for all.  Monterey County is rich in coastal lands and agricultural fields and is also known as the Salad Bowl of the World.  Monterey County is the best place to work and prides itself on being the employer of choice. The Right Career, Right Here! For more information please visit our website Please visit our Facebook page.

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    Job Description

    Position Description


    Application Filing Deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2026

    Exam # 26/14M61/01LC

    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.

    The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
    The Eligible List established through this recruitment process may be used county-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

    Examples of Duties

    • Plans, organizes, directs, and manages the activities and operations of one or more programs within the Human Resources Department including, but not limited to, training, and organizational development, recruitment and selection, classification compensation, employee relations, labor relations, and benefits and human resource information systems.
    • Determines, establishes, and implements operational strategies, processes, and procedures for assigned program areas.
    • Serves as a technical advisor to executives, elected officials, managers, supervisors, employees, and labor representatives on programmatic matters, while applying technical and professional expertise in the resolution of issues.
    • Interprets, explains, and applies provisions of law, rules, or regulations related to assigned programs; evaluates unusual and difficult issues and challenges in assigned program areas; develops, recommends, and implements solutions, requiring the interpretation of policy intent in the absence of applicable and clear procedural guidelines.
    • Works with executives, elected officials, managers and supervisors to assess program service needs; ensures program services are aligned with county and departmental goals and objectives.
    • Manages and monitors the preparation, implementation and administration of assigned program(s) budget.
    • Reviews legislation to evaluate impact on program operations and activities and provides a written assessment of same; works collaboratively with departments on issues with county-wide impacts and prepares recommendation on impact mitigation.
    • Conducts studies and makes recommendations for the development and revision of program operations.
    • Prepares a variety of technical and administrative reports, publications, and related documents
    To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Human Resources Program Manager .

    THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
    Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

    Thorough Knowledge of:
    • Operations, services, and activities of assigned human resources program area(s).
    • Principles, practices, and procedures in assigned functional area(s) of responsibility.
    • Principles and practices of customer service and relations to develop and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with services and products delivered by the Human Resources Department.
    • Laws, rules, and regulations governing the assigned program areas.
    Working Knowledge of:
    • Principles and practices of human resources management
    • Principles and practices of staff supervision and training
    • County government functions and services
    • Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence
    • Principles and practices of administrative and technical report preparation and presentation
    • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
    Skill and Ability to:
    • Develop, establish, and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of individuals, including county officials and managers, staff, employees, and the public.
    • Coordinate, organize and manage the delivery of complex services utilizing team-based approaches.
    • Plan, coordinate and implement overall work plans to achieve a designated objective; coordinate multi-faceted projects and studies, including coordination and planning for resources, staff, and timing.
    • Mediate resolutions to difficult and/or complex issues.
    • Recognize, identify, and resolve conflict or problems of a sensitive or pollical nature; analyze situations and employ creativity in resolving problems; select alternatives; communicate and project consequences of proposed actions; and negotiate mutually satisfactory solutions to problems.
    • Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
    • Use good judgment when dealing with others in a variety of stressful and non-stressful situations.
    • Communicate in a professional manner.
    • Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of subordinate staff.
    • Analyze, collect, interpret, evaluate, and draw logical conclusions from a variety of complex information.
    • Understand, interpret, and apply appropriate provisions of applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, memoranda of understanding, and operating procedures.


    Examples of Experience/Education/Training

    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.

    Additional Information

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
    The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
    • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
    • Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
    BENEFITS:
    The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit ZX Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

    NOTES:
    • As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
    • Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
    • If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

    Application and Selection Procedures

    Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

    By Sunday, February 1, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST)

    or

    Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

    Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

    Human Resources Department

    Attn: Laura Carucci

    168 W. Alisal St., 3rd Floor

    Salinas, CA 93901

    Email: CarucciLR@countyofmonterey.gov | Phone: (831) 759-6723

    The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
    • A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
    • Responses to the Supplemental Questions
    Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
    HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

    The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

    To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov
    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Laura Carucci, Senior HR Analyst, at (831) 759-6723, or CarucciLR@countyofmonterey.gov

    http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

    Closing Date/Time: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Introduction

Are you passionate about public service and personnel management? A career in government HR offers a unique opportunity to shape the workforce that supports critical public programs. Unlike private-sector human resources roles, government HR jobs have far-reaching impacts on the services millions rely on daily. If you’re interested in contributing to national security, education, or local city functions, a job in government HR might be the perfect fit.

 

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At its core, government HR is about managing the employees that keep public services running. The role includes all the traditional HR responsibilities—recruitment, compensation, and training—but with an additional focus on public service. In government human resources, you’ll work within a more complex regulatory environment, dealing with policies and laws specific to public-sector employment.

 

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Government HR operates across three primary levels:

  • Federal: HR professionals manage personnel for national departments like the Department of Defense, NASA, or the FBI. These roles can include hiring for positions related to national security or research programs.
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  • Compensation and Benefits: Administering pay, a deferred compensation plan, dependent care expenses, and benefits such as health, dental, and long-term disability, often offered on a pre-tax basis.
  • Training and Development: Creating programs to enhance government employees’ skills and leadership capabilities, including senior executives.
  • Labor Relations: Managing relationships with unions and handling collective bargaining processes, often within strict legal frameworks.
  • Performance Management: Implementing systems that improve employee performance, set goals, and enhance efficiency.
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  • Mission-Driven Work: Your work directly impacts public service and contributes to the well-being of your community and country.
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  • Work-Life Balance: Many government HR roles offer benefits like more sick leave per calendar year, additional public holidays, and flexible work schedules.

Government HR could be a great fit if you enjoy problem-solving within complex systems, are passionate about public service, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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A career in government HR typically requires a mix of educational qualifications, technical expertise, and soft skills.

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Most government HR positions require a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or social sciences.
  • Master’s Degree: For higher-level positions or faster career advancement, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) or an MBA focusing on HR may be necessary.
  • Certifications: Professional certifications such as SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), IPMA-HR Certified Professional (IPMA-CP), or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) can make you more competitive in the job market.
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Technical Knowledge

  • HR Laws and Regulations: A solid understanding of employment laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), is critical in government HR.
  • Government-Specific Policies: Familiarity with the Merit System Principles, veterans’ preference in hiring, and prohibited personnel practices is essential for working within federal agencies.
  • HR Information Systems (HRIS): Proficiency in HR software like Workday, PeopleSoft, or USA Staffing is often required.
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Soft Skills

  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for explaining policies to employees, writing reports, and presenting to leadership.
  • Problem-Solving: Government HR professionals must be able to develop creative solutions within regulatory constraints and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
  • Ethical Decision-Making: Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to government ethics standards are critical aspects of the job.
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  • Enhance Your Education: Consider pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in HR or public administration.
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Conclusion

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