Salary: $138,809.00 - $168,723.00 Annually
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: Personnel
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
DescriptionAbout the Position: The Personal Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the County's comprehensive human resources programs and services. Reporting to the Chief Administrator, this management position oversees the Personal Office and directs work spanning recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee benefits, labor and employee relations, training, workplace investigations, workers' compensation, return-to-work and accommodation programs, loss prevention, and Countywide safety. The Director advises Department heads, supervises Personnel Division staff, guides policy and procedure development, ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, represents the County in employee negotiations, and prepares matters for consideration by the Board of Supervisors. The role also serves as the County Safety Officer and works as a collaboratively across departments to resolve complex workforce issues, strengthen organizational practices, and deliver responsive service to employees and the public.
The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is an adaptable and collaborative human resources leader who is ready to guide a team of five while supporting more than 800 employees across 25 County departments. This individual will appreciate the breadth and diversity of County operations-from public safety, public health, and community services to administrative, financial, technical, trades, medical, and legal functions-and respond effectively to their distinct workforce needs. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, build productive relationships at every level of the organization, and clearly convey complex personnel matters with professionalism and tact. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competing priorities will be essential for managing Countywide programs, meeting critical deadlines, and delivering responsive service. This leader will act with integrity, remain composed through change, and inspire a positive, accountable, and service-focused workplace.
Examples of Duties - Administers and evaluates the hiring, management and termination of County employees and the disbursement of benefits to the entire workforce. Identifies problem areas and makes recommendations for policy and procedure adjustments as necessary, taking all applicable ethics and legal ramifications into consideration.
- Supervises, assigns and reviews the work of Personnel Division staff; hires/discharges division personnel.
- Provides guidance to department heads regarding proper personnel practices, workplace activities, behaviors, decisions, etc.
- Researches, implements, monitors and ensures compliance with various federal and state regulations as they relate to personnel functions, including EEO, FLSA, FEHA, OSHA and various others as applicable.
Click to view the complete job description. Education, Experience & Licenses Minimum Qualifications:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional personnel or human resources experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
License and Special Requirements:- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Recruitment InformationTehama County is recruiting to fill one (1) anticipated vacancy.In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Personnel Director, as well as subsequent vacancies that occur during the life of the eligibility list.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To learn more about Tehama County's Recruitment & Selection process, please click here.
For questions about this recruitment please contact:Jenna Madrigal | 530-527-4183 ext. 3028 |
SALARY:- Annual increases based upon negotiated salary within employee's specific contract.
HEALTH:- Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
- Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 per month as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.
PAID LEAVES:- Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
- 240 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (9.23 hours per pay period) for a maximum accrual of 500 hours.
- 40 hours of Management Leave per year
- 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday
LIFE INSURANCE:- Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.
RETIREMENT:- A retirement plan through CalPERS.
- CalPERS Formulas:
- Classic member = 2% @ 55
- New Member = 2% @ 62
- A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $100 per month.
ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:- Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
- LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
- Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
- Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
- Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
- Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
- Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program
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What is your highest level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
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How many years of progressively responsible professional personnel or human resources experience do you have?
- No experience to less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
- 4 years to less than 5 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
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Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?
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