Human Resources Manager III *Promotional Only*

Salary : $181,530.72 - $200,134.80 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 28970-26-P
Department: Personnel Services
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position
Positions assigned to Human Resources Manager III, under general direction of a department or agency director, manage a complex, fully developed human resources program which includes recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, safety, training, organizational development, equal employment opportunity programs, and labor relations, including disciplinary advice and complaint investigations. The program may include other major program elements.

Note: Must Currently Hold Permanent Employment Status with Sacramento County.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management, supervision, and training
• Advanced principles and practices of public sector human resources administration including recruitment, selection, training, job analysis, classification, and compensation, personnel record keeping, performance evaluation, payroll and position control
• Advanced principles and practices of public sector labor relations administration including interpretation and application of negotiated agreements, employer employee relations practices, meet and confer obligations and progressive discipline
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and precedent court decisions regarding equal employment opportunity, employee health and safety, collective bargaining and labor relations
• Applicable federal, state and local employment compliance requirements and precedent court decisions including Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability leave, Fair Labor Standards Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Worker's Compensation, and Drug Free Workplace Act
• Principles and methods for investigating and resolving grievances and complaints
• Principles and practices of organizational behavior and development
• Presentation techniques
• Payroll systems and legal requirements
• Automated systems and applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Ability to

• Plan, organize and direct the work of managerial, professional, technical and clerical staff
• Build consensus and lead team toward common goal
• Interview, select, train and supervise staff
• Identify, analyze, develop options for and recommend solutions to human resource problems and concerns
• Analyze, investigate, evaluate and resolve grievances, complaints and disciplinary matters
• Counsel employees
• Effectively represent management in collective bargaining, hearings and meetings
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, employees, employee organizations, other departments and members of the public.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Interpret and apply complex policies, procedures, memoranda of understanding and other human resource materials.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: Pattern 1. Two years of experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Human Resources Manager I or II,

NOTE: Employee Relations Representative experience alone would not be qualifying.

Or: Pattern 2. Five years of experience in a human resources or labor relations office performing professional analytical and managerial human resources or employee relations duties, including a minimum of one year experience in discipline, grievance investigation, arbitration, or labor negotiations and a minimum of two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity (public sector experience is highly desirable).

And

A Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology from an accredited college or university.

Substitution (Pattern 2 only) - Completion of a certificate program in Labor Relations from an accredited institution may substitute for one year of the general experience.

Substitution (Pattern 1 or 2) - A master's degree in business or public administration, personnel administration, personnel management, psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements

General License Requirements: Positions generally require regular travel to county facilities and some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, before the date of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain this license constitutes cause for suspension or termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and copiers.

Work Schedule and Conditions: Working conditions are those typically found in an office setting, incumbents are subject to stressful situations and deadlines, and routinely work extended hours including occasional weekends. Occasional overnight travel as necessary.

Criminal History Check: Some positions may require the incumbent to pass and maintain a criminal justice background clearance.

Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application online by 5:00 PM on the final filing date of October 21, 2026. Click to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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