Director - Human Resources and Risk Management (Prescott)

Role

Yavapai County is looking for an inspiring, people-centered Director of Human Resources and Risk Management to help shape the future of our workforce. In this high impact leadership role, you’ll drive innovative HR strategies, elevate employee engagement, and strengthen a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We are seeking a dynamic leader with strong public-sector HR experience who thrives on collaboration, creative problem-solving, and building strong relationships across the organization.
At Yavapai County, we prioritize our people.... why, because people matter. We are dedicated to being a premier employer, striving to create a work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to achieve success. We care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we integrate these principles into our daily activities.

The position is in Prescott, Arizona, the beautiful region of Central Arizona. Yavapai County is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. Named after the Yavapai Tribe, whose name means the “people of the sun,” the County is just north of Phoenix and about 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon, featuring some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West. Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four beautiful and distinct seasons with breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.

If you’re excited about leading a passionate team and making a real difference for employees and the community we serve, we invite you to APPLY TODAY!
Review complete class specification for Director - Human Resources and Risk Management here.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Directs the development and administration of all human resource functions including policy and procedure administration, recruitment and selection, employee relations, classification and compensation, employee development and training, occupational safety and risk management, employee benefits, and personnel records management.
• Determines the goals, objectives, and operational priorities of the Human Resources and Risk Management Department.
• Provides guidance and coaching to department heads, supervisors, and County employees at all levels.
• Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines staff.
• Creates, evaluates, and revises policies and procedures.
• Acts as Custodian of Records for all County personnel records not held by other departments.
• Directs studies and surveys and recommends and implements appropriate revisions.
• Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors, community groups, and professional associations.
• Directs the design, presentation, and evaluation of training programs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, to include two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

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• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

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