Salary: $186,169.94 - $259,243.05 Annually
Location : City of Stockton, CA
Job Type: At-Will
Job Number:
Department: Human Resources
Division: Admin/Employee Relations (1620)
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DEFINITION
The Director of Human Resources leads the City's workforce strategy, advancing departmental goals while furthering the City's broader mission within established policy guidelines. This is a role of both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, delivering the full range of human resources functions across the organization including:

• Departmental Leadership & Administration
• Labor & Employee Relations
• Talent Acquisition & Equal Employment
• Classification, Compensation & Development
• Staff Supervision & Culture
• Strategic Analysis & External Representation
• Regulatory & Policy Stewardship

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, industrial relations, human resources management or a closely related field; and five years of experience in all phases of human resources management and/or supervision with a minimum of three years in a local public agency setting. Possession of a Master's degree is highly desirable but not required.

The annual salary range for the Director of Human Resources is $186,169 - $259,243; placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. The City also offers an attractive benefits package including CalPERS retirement.

Closing date for receipt of interest is August 24, 2026. An electronic version of all submittals is required. Interested candidates should apply immediately by sending a comprehensive resume, a compelling cover letter, and notable accomplishments to References are not required at the time of submittal, and no contact will be made with references or current employers until a mutual interest has been established to ensure the utmost confidentiality.

Questions, nominations, and confidential inquiries regarding this position or the recruitment process should be addressed to: Ian Appleyard, Project Director at (916) 630-4900 or by submitting an email to Alternatively, a confidential discussion can be scheduled with Ian Appleyard by emailing
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

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