Personnel Director (20674419)

Glenn County is seeking a highly skilled and experienced public sector Personnel professional to serve in this working Personnel Director role. Given the County’s small personnel staff, the successful candidate will be both a strong leader and a hands-on manager, capable of balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a thorough understanding of Personnel fundamentals and the ability to navigate complex matters within a public agency. They will be politically astute, adaptable, and skilled at building strong professional relationships. A sense of humor, fairness, and personal sensitivity will enable the candidate to work effectively with staff at all levels, including unions, elected officials, and other stakeholders.

This individual will be a flexible and strategic thinker who applies common sense, critical thinking, and sound judgment when addressing both routine and difficult decisions. Experience in labor negotiations and collaborative bargaining is essential.

The County seeks a seasoned professional who thrives on challenges, demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and honesty, and is motivated to achieve organizational goals. As Personnel Director, the successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the County’s personnel functions, including workers’ compensation, employee and labor relations, leaves administration, recruitment, and selection.

JOB DUTIES

• Formulates and recommends policies, regulations and practices for carrying out the program; administers personnel rules; coordinates the various phases of implementation for policies, practices, ordinances and resolutions.
• Directs the maintenance of personnel records, personnel transactions, applications, examinations, eligibility certifications, appointments, promotions, transfers, resignations, terminations and layoffs; directs in-service training programs for employee and management development and employee work performance and evaluation;
• Consults with and advises county staff in personnel matters.
• Maintains awareness of current labor laws, practices and new developments in the field of personnel;
• Consults with and advises department heads on policy compliance and individual departmental personnel matters, including collaborating in the development of alternate strategies when issues arise and assisting with the implementation of solutions;
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates the work of department personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures as required.
• Negotiates with representatives of labor organizations; develops cost data and research materials, and analyzes and prepares county response; consults with Board of Supervisors during negotiations; prepares Memoranda of Understanding.
• Assists departments through the interactive accommodation process in determining the appropriate accommodations for employees who have serious medical conditions or disabilities.
• Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the department budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements mid-year adjustments.
• Receives and reviews employee accident reports; monitors compensation and injury reports; prepares OSHA reports; maintains related records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.