Personnel (HR) Manager (20714522)

Description

The County of Glenn is seeking an exceptional human resources professional to serve as our next Personnel Manager. This recruitment is open to experienced Personnel/HR Managers ready to lead, as well as high-performing Personnel/HR Analysts who are prepared to step into a developmental pathway toward this leadership role. We are committed to investing in the right candidate and may consider appointment at the Analyst level with a structured opportunity for training, coaching, and mentorship designed to prepare the incumbent to assume full Personnel Manager responsibilities. This is a rare opportunity for a motivated HR professional who is eager to expand their technical expertise, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and grow into a key executive partner within the organization. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.

A CULTURE THAT INVESTS IN YOU

Our Personnel Department is proud of its highly collaborative and supportive work environment. We operate as a true team, led by an engaged interim Director who is deeply committed to coaching, mentoring, and developing staff so they can reach their full professional potential. We believe that when employees are supported, trained, and trusted, they do their best work. We also value work-life balance and strive to create an environment where dedicated public servants can build meaningful, sustainable careers while enjoying the quality of life our beautiful community offers.

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Ideal Candidate

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Whether stepping in as a seasoned leader or advancing from the Analyst level—will bring sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, professional courage, and a genuine commitment to public service. The Personnel Manager serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and plays a vital role in shaping a high-performing, service-focused workforce.

JOB DUTIES

• Serves as a senior advisor to County leadership, managing complex personnel matters including employee relations, performance management, leave admin, and policy development while ensuring legal compliance and best practices.
• Directs and oversees core HR programs and staff, including employee benefits, workers’ compensation, classification and compensation, HR systems, and personnel operations to ensure effective, accurate, and service-oriented delivery.
• Partners with executive leadership on organizational and strategic initiatives, preparing Board reports, maintaining the County’s Position Allocation List and classification plan, and conducting analysis to support sound workforce and operational decisions.
• Leads Countywide safety, risk, and employee support programs, while providing expert consultation, training, and guidance to departments to promote a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
• Refer to the job description for a full list of duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional human resources/personnel administration experience which includes at least one (1) year in employee benefits administration. Two (2) years of this experience must also have been in a full-time supervisory capacity.

TRAINING/EDUCATION:

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in public, business, or personnel administration, or related field

OR

Human Resources Credential such as Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Credential.

Benefits

HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays per year.An employee must be employed the last working day before, and the first working day after, the holiday in order to receive holiday compensation. Employees on leave without pay shall not accrue holiday benefits.

VACATION

88 hours (approximately eleven working days) per year during the first two years of service; 128 hours (approximately sixteen working days) per year during years 3 through 12; 168 hours (approximately twenty-one working days per year) after twelve complete years of service.

SICK LEAVE

96 hours (approximately twelve working days) per year of paid sick leave.

LONGEVITY

Service is based on employment with Glenn County. The County shall provide a longevity differential above the employee’s base rate of pay for those employees represented by this unit as follows: after 10 full years of service 5%, after 15 full years of service 2%, after 20 full years of service 2%, after 25 full years of service 2% and after 30 full years of service 2% for a total of 13%.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

40 hours with pay for each instance for immediate family members. Immediate family includes spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent, parent, grandparent, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother or sister.

HEALTH PLAN

Glenn County contracts with PERS for medical insurance. The employee has a choice of four PERS medical insurance plans; 1 HMO and 3 PPOs. The County pays a portion of the medical insurance premium based on the carrier and amount of the total premium.

VISION PLAN

The County pays the employee premium for a vision plan with EyeMed. The employee may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense minus the employee only cost.

DENTAL PLAN

The County pays the employee premium for dental. The non-represented employees are offered a choice of three voluntary dental insurance plans; Ameritas Core (PPO) Plan, Ameritas Buy-up (PPO) Plan and DeltaCare (HMO) Plan. The employee may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers three IRC § 457 voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans (tax deferred long-term savings plans): Voya, Nationwide and Edward Jones.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

The County coordinates with State Disability Insurance for regular employees.

LIFE INSURANCE

The County pays the premium on a $50,000 Term Life Insurance policy for regular County employees. The employee pays the premium for optional life insurance.

RETIREMENT

The County is in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement.

Special Instructions

HOW TO APPLY

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications are available online at www.calopps.org/county-of-glenn or in person at the Glenn County Personnel Office at 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988. You may contact the Personnel Department at (530) 934-6451 and request an application. Applications can be submitted online or in person until 5:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which will include a written practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EXE) temporary (limited benefits) and may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.