Human Resources Director

Salary : $178,000.00 - $240,000.00 Annually
Location : Vista City Hall - 200 Civic Center Drive Vista 92084, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-65-O
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 5:30 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: DH

CLASS SUMMARY
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Closing Date: Monday, November 30th, 2026
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
VACATION
160 Hrs. - 1-5 years of continuous service

180 Hrs. - 6-20 years

200 Hrs. - 21+
ADMIN. LEAVE
Department Directors are provided with 85 hours of Administrative Leave annually, which is to be used within the fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 104 hours per year with no cap on accumulation.
HOLIDAYS
Employees working the 9/80 flex schedule are entitled to 99 hours of holiday leave per fiscal year.
INSURANCE
The City offers an excellent benefits package, including Blue Shield and Kaiser medical plan options, dental, vision, and life insurance programs. A portion of the employee's and dependent's premiums are paid by the City.
WELLNESS PROGRAMMING
The City offers comprehensive wellness programming to its employees including onsite wellness facilities and onsite wellness sessions.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The City's Tuition Reimbursement Plan may assist employees in paying the cost of approved books and tuition for classes which relate to their job.
RETIREMENT
The City contracts with CalPERS to provide the 3% @ 60 Plan for Classic Member employees or the 2% @ 62 plan for New Members. Employees currently contribute the entire employee contribution.
The City does not participate in Social Security, but employees must be enrolled in the Medicare portion.
AUTO ALLOWANCE
Department Directors receive $400 per month for the use of their personal vehicle during the course of employment.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in the announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
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Which best describes your level of education?

• High School
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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Describe your experience working in Human Resources; include a brief summary of your specific duties and responsibilities.
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Did you gain this experience while working for a government agency?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, how many years of work experience do you have in local government.

• At least 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5 or more years

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Describe your experience as a supervisor. Please include a description of your leadership philosophy.
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Describe your experience in labor relations.
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Please describe your experience providing customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
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