HR DIRECTOR - DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS (DEPARTMENTAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER III)
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HR DIRECTOR - DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS (DEPARTMENTAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER III)
Salary
$152,555.76 - $237,254.88 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
R1885P-R
Department
HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date
08/25/2025
Closing Date
9/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
Exam Number
R1885P-R
Type of Recruitment
We welcome applications from everyone
When to Apply
We will be accepting applications from Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) to Tuesday, September 9, 2025 BEFORE 5:00 p.m. (PT).
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Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The Opportunity
We are seekin g an experienced HR leader with a strong background in human resources management, comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations, and proven success overseeing large-scale HR operations in complex organizations. For more information, please view the classification specificationHERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066138) :
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays.CLICK HERE (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits.
Essential Job Functions
In this leadership role, you would:
Lead and oversee all departmental HR functions, including policy development, recruitment, classification, employee relations, staff development, benefits, and compliance.
Provide strategic guidance to executive management on personnel issues impacting operations, organizational structure, and long-term goals.
Shape and influence HR programs that affect an entire department's workforce.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
Option I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field- AND -Three (3) years of highly responsible experience supervising professional-level staff** conducting technical human resources work in areas such as recruitment and selection, discipline/advocacy, classification, and/or, employee relations, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of the County of Los Angeles class ofAdministrative Services Manager III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1066138) ;Personnel Officer III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1064541) ;Principal Analyst, Human Resources (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1065787) ;Section Manager, Administration, ISD (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1065703) ; or higher.
Option II: Six (6) years of highly responsible administrative experience *** performing the more difficult technical human resources work; three (3) years of which must have been supervising professional-level staff conducting technical human resources work in areas such as recruitment and selection, discipline/advocacy, classification, and/or employee relations, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Administrative Services Manager III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1066275) ; Personnel Officer III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1064541) ; Principal Analyst, Human Resources (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1065787) ; Section Manager, Administration, ISD (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1065703) ; or higher.
Special Requirement Information
In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing, or e-mail a copy toecervantes@hr.lacounty.govand/orgtung@hr.lacounty.govwithin seven (7) calendar days of the last day of filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; If it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfand
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\PPG\123\ACE\Resource_Guide.pdf
** Professional-level staff is considered staff at the level of Management Analyst (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066351) , Senior Personnel Assistant (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065840) , or higher.
Desirable Qualifications
Possession of a recognized Human Resources professional certification
Withhold Information
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.
Physical Class
2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Endorsement of County Qualifications
County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience must provide official documentation such as additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus, or reclassification study from CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of fiing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held one of the positions above or a position deemed to be at equivalent level. Out-of-class duties should be accurately described in the application work history, and questionable experience will be verified through the departmental HR Manager when necessary.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process
Once we have identified that you meet the requirements to qualify, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent.
This examination will consist of two (2) test components:
Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted at 100%, assessing:
Communicating Effectively
Executing & Delivering on Objectives
Decision Making
Delegating & Prioritizing Responsibilities
Establishing & Maintaining Relationships
Promoting Collaboration & Cooperation
Coaching & Developing Others
Building & Leading Teams
Deductive Reasoning
Part II: A qualifying structured interview measuring professional experience managing human resources functions.
APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN PART I IN ORDER TO BE INVITED TO PART II.
Exam Review
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Transfer of Test Components
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that you seem necessary.
Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.
Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it toecervantes@hr.lacounty.govand/orgtung@hr.lacounty.govas early as possible so that we can determine if the additional points are applicable.
Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Candidates who passed the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.
In lieu of traditional banding, an alternative banding procedure may be employed as a result of a special study sanctioned by the Department of Human Resources, consistent with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).
Available Shift Any
Applications and Filing Information
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt-out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, andwe will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov
gtung@hr.lacounty.gov
noreply@governmentjobs.com
info@governmentjobs.com
talentcentral@shl.com
noreply@proctoru.com
donot-reply@amcatmail.com
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:
Testing Accommodations Coordinator:TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Tele@type Phone:(800) 899-4099
Department Contact Name:Elia Cervantes
Department Contact Phone:(213) 441-2090
Department Contact Email:ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: R1885P-R
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
01
The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
02
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address
DO NOTselect "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
Addthe following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov
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It isyour responsibilityto take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I understand the above information and instructions.
03
If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, which of the following best describes your area of specialization for your degree?
Note: Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information).
Business Administration
Public Administration
Human Resources Management
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Closely Related Field
Other
Not Applicable
04
If you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, please indicate the major/field of study as it appears on your degree AND the educational institution that you have received it from.
If you do not have a Bachelor's degree or higher, please @type "N/A"
05
If you have a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of the last day of filing. Failure to do so will result in your education not being considered valid.
How will you submit your supporting document?
I have attached a legible copy of my official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution
I will submit a legible copy of my official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing to ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov and/or gtung@hr.lacounty.gov
Not Applicable
06
How many years of experience do you have supervising professional-level staff* conducting technical human resources work in areas such as recruitment and selection, discipline/advocacy, classification, and/or, employee relations?
*Professional-level staff is considered staff at the level of Management Analyst, Senior Personnel Assistant, or higher.
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years or more
07
How many years of experience do you have supervising professional-level staff* conducting technical human resources work in areas such as recruitment and selection, discipline/advocacy, classification, and/or, employee relations at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Administrative Services Manager III, Personnel Officer III, Principal Analyst, Human Resources, Section Manager, Administration, ISD, or higher?
*Professional-level staff is considered staff at the level of Management Analyst, Senior Personnel Assistant, or higher.
No experience
Less than 1 year
at least 1 year but less than 2 years
2 years or more
08
Please describe your experience that supports your response toQuestions #6 and #7, and include the following information:
Official Payroll Title
Department and Division/Section/Unit
Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)
Number of hours worked per week
Duties performed
If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
09
How many years of highly responsible administrative experience* do you have performing the more difficult technical human resources work?
*Highly responsible administrative experience is defined as experience involving the application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices applicable to human resources. Employees engaged in this @type of work exercise analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility in the performance of advanced-level human resources work.
No experience
Less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
10
Please describe your experience that supports your response toQuestion #9, and include the following information:
Official Payroll Title
Department and Division/Section/Unit
Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)
Number of hours worked per week
Duties performed
If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
11
Please indicate which of the following professional Human Resources certification(s) you currently hold.
(Select all that apply).
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
An equivalent generalist certification issued by a recognized professional human resources organization
None of the above
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If you selected "An equivalent generalist certification," please specify the certification name and issuing organization:
Required Question
Employer
County of Los Angeles
Address
**
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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