Chief People Officer

Salary : $214,344.00 - $260,520.00 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME (EXEMPT)
Job Number:
Department: SacSewer
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position
The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is looking for a dynamic executive leader to fill the Chief People Officerposition.

Under policy direction from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief People Officer serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic leadership, policy development, and administration of SacSewer's People Services Department, including human resources, payroll, clerical and administrative services, training and organizational development, safety, and risk management.
This is a single-incumbent executive classification responsible for SacSewer's development and implementation of comprehensive people and administrative services strategies. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in establishing policy direction, resolving complex and sensitive organizational issues, and ensuring alignment between workforce strategies and SacSewer's mission, vision and values.
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
If you have questions and for additional information regarding this position, please contact the SacSewer Human Resources Team at CPORecruitment@sacsewer.com.

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as a member of the executive leadership team, advising the CEO and Board of Directors on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, labor relations, and enterprise priorities.
• Directs SacSewer's People Services Department, including human resources, labor relations, payroll, clerical and administrative services, training and organizational development, safety, and risk management.
• Develops and implements enterprise-wide workforce strategies, policies, and programs aligned with organizational goals, operational needs, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Leads labor relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, employee relations, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, performance management, and workforce compliance.
• Directs workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, organizational change, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen organizational capacity and performance.
• Oversees payroll, human capital management systems, data governance, and administrative service delivery, promoting accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establishes strategic direction for workplace safety, workers' compensation, claims management, and enterprise risk mitigation to support employee well-being and organizational resilience.
• Leads and develops management and professional staff, establishes performance expectations and accountability measures, and fosters a collaborative, ethical, and high-performing organizational culture.

Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and executive leadership capabilities that support success in this role. A typical background may include a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, risk management, or a related field, along with progressively responsible experience in human resources, organizational development, administrative services, risk management, or a related area. Experience in a senior management or executive leadership capacity is highly desirable, as is a master's degree in a related field.

SacSewer welcomes candidates whose diverse professional backgrounds and leadership experiences have prepared them to lead complex organizational functions, advance workforce strategy, and support enterprise-wide performance.

How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit an online application, resume, cover letter detailing their relevant qualifications and experience, and three (3) professional references through the NeoGov/GovernmentJobs applicant portal.

The first application review is anticipated on or about Monday, November 9, 2026.
SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree Health
• Voluntary Plans
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Care
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • 529 Education Savings Plan
  • Buy-up Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Program
  • Pet Insurance
• Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service

Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program:
SacSewer's medical plans are offered through the

SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the

Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:
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• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three (3) professional references

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