DEPARTMENTAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I
County of Los Angeles
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR - HUMAN RESOURCES
City of Long Beach
Human Resources - (UC)
Location
Long Beach, California, 90802
Salary
$188,717 - $229,523
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 7, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves assisting the head of the Human Resources department in managing talent hiring, employee development, benefits, labor relations, and safety for a large city workforce of over 6,000 people.
The job focuses on building a diverse and inclusive team while aligning HR efforts with the city's goals in a vibrant coastal community.
Ideal candidates are experienced HR leaders who excel in strategic planning, fostering collaboration, and promoting equity in a public sector environment.
Key Requirements
- Extensive experience in human resources management, including talent acquisition, organizational development, and labor relations
- Proven leadership in overseeing HR operations for a large organization, preferably in government or municipal settings
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and workforce development
- Knowledge of risk management, safety protocols, and employee benefits administration
- Ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals and manage budgets effectively
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with city leadership and stakeholders
Full Job Description
See the full recruitment brochure & benefits here: Creative Brochure LB DHR
THE COMMUNITY
Idyllically located on the Pacific Coast just south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, Long Beach is a vibrant city of approximately 450K residents.
Known for its diverse and inclusive community, Long Beach features a unique blend of urban sophistication, cultural richness, and coastal charm.
The City encompasses about 51 square miles, offering an array of parks, beaches, and recreational opportunities.
Residents enjoy mild climate year-round perfect for outdoor activities such as biking, running, water sports, and much more.
Long Beach is home to world-class attractions including the Aquarium of the Pacific, the historic Queen Mary, and the annual IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
Long Beach will be the largest venue city for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Long Beach also boasts a thriving economy supported by industries such as aerospace, education, health services, manufacturing, tourism and professional services.
With two advanced educational institutions, California State University Long Beach and Long Beach City College, and robust K-12 schools, the City is a hub for learning and innovation.
Transportation options abound. The Long Beach and Metro transit systems along with the City’s own airport provide convenient access throughout the broader Southern California region.
Long Beach is recognized as one of the nation’s most walkable and bike-friendly cities.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Long Beach operates as a charter city governed by an elected Mayor and nine City Council members elected by district.
The City Manager, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, oversees the daily operations of 15 departments and a proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) annual budget of $3.7B.
The City employs over 6K full-time and part-time staff; dedicated to providing exceptional public services with the vast majority being represented by eleven employee associations.
The City of Long Beach fosters an environment where every employee is celebrated for their individuality and unique talents they bring to their role.
Reflecting the diversity of the community within the workforce is a key priority embraced at every level of the organization, from management to policy creation.
City Leadership actively promotes equity and inclusion by partnering with staff and community stakeholders to advance fairness in all initiatives.
Transparency remains a cornerstone of these efforts with demographic data, including workforce diversity and pay equity by race and gender, shared publicly to ensure accountability and progress.
THE DEPARTMENT & BUREAU
The City’s Human Resources Department (Department), led by the Director, plays a critical role in advancing the City’s mission by attracting, developing, and retaining a talented and diverse workforce.
As a comprehensive internal services department supporting more than 6K employees across a full-service municipal enterprise, the Department delivers integrated workforce, risk management, safety, labor relations, talent acquisition, benefits, organizational development, and HR systems services Citywide.
With a FY26 operating budget of approximately $52.9M and 119 authorized positions, the Department ensures alignment with strategic objectives and community needs while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
Following voter approval of Measure JB in November 2024 and the successful merger of the former Civil Service and Human Resources Departments in FY2025, the newly unified Department is now structured around eight (8) Bureaus: (1) Administration, (2) Personnel Operations, (3) Talent Management, (4) Systems Management, (5) Labor Relations, (6) Risk Management, (7) Safety, and (8) Equal Employment Opportunity.
These reform efforts modernized the City’s personnel framework and created a more cohesive and operationally aligned service model.
Today, recruitment, classification and compensation, labor relations, employee relations, risk management, safety, benefits, return-to-work coordination, HR systems, and organizational development are centralized within a single integrated department, strengthening consistency, responsiveness, and service delivery across all City departments. As the Department continues to stabilize following the merger and advance citywide modernization initiatives, including automation of HR services, business process re-engineering, HR SaaS implementation, and policy modernization, operational excellence, cross-bureau collaboration, and consistent, proactive service delivery remain central priorities.
Requirements
THE POSITION & IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Deputy Human Resources Director (Deputy) reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and serves as the Department’s operational executive leader.
This role is designed to anchor day-to-day operations across all Bureaus and citywide, ensuring services are aligned, responsive, accountable, and consistently delivered at a high standard.
A strong partnership between the Director and Deputy is essential.
The Deputy must complement the Director’s skillset and operate as a cohesive leadership team, serving as both trusted thought partner and execution-focused leader.
While the Director sets strategic direction, the Deputy translates vision into operational systems, performance standards, and measurable outcomes.
Overseeing eight (8) direct and 108 indirect reports, the Deputy works across Bureaus to strengthen collaboration, eliminate silos, and elevate service delivery.
In close partnership with the Director, this role also supports oversight of the Department’s FY26 budget of approximately $52.9M, ensuring operational priorities are aligned with fiscal stewardship and organizational goals.
Key responsibilities include: Driving operational performance and accountability Reinforcing consistent, timely, and solution-oriented service Advancing process improvements, automation efforts, and ERP readiness Supporting policy modernization and post-merger cultural stabilization The ideal candidate is an experienced public-sector HR leader with a strong operational mindset and executive presence.
This individual demonstrates sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
A collaborative leadership style, coaching mentality, and commitment to professional development are essential.
The City seeks a confident, solutions-oriented leader who communicates clearly, holds others accountable with respect, and fosters a culture grounded in partnership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Driving operational performance and accountability
Reinforcing consistent, timely, and solution-oriented service
Advancing process improvements, automation efforts, and ERP readiness
Supporting policy modernization and post-merger cultural stabilization
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university human resources, business administration, public administration, labor relations, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible full-time paid professional experience in human resources with at least three (3) years of experience at the management level.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Local government experience; Master’s degree
SUBSTITUTIONS
- Professional experience beyond the minimum qualifications may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
An annual salary of $188,717 - $229,523 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package that includes:
Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security.
2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions.
The City also participates in Social Security.
Additional Information
HOW TO APPLY: For consideration, apply by April 6th, at: https://tristargov.applicantpool.com/jobs/1287266
SAVE THE DATES: Interviews have been firmly scheduled to take place in-person on May 7th and 8th. Candidates must be available for all day for both interview dates.
QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:
- Email: sam@tristargovsolutions.com
- Website: www.tristargovsolutions.com
- Phone: 408-605-0790
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