HR DIRECTOR - DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS (DEPARTMENTAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER III)

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 specification HERE :

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 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 of Administrative Services Manager III ; Personnel Officer III ; Principal Analyst, Human Resources ; Section Manager, Administration, ISD ; 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 ; Personnel Officer III ; Principal Analyst, Human Resources ; Section Manager, Administration, ISD ; 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 to ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov and/or gtung@hr.lacounty.gov within 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.pdf and
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 , Senior Personnel Assistant , or higher.

*** 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.

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 at https://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 to ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov and/or gtung@hr.lacounty.gov as 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, and we 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
Teletype 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

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Closing Date/Time: 9/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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