Human Resources Manager - Public Safety
Apply NowCompany: County of Santa Barbara, CA
Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Description:
Salary: $129,226.24 - $164,937.76 Annually
Location : County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-8147-01 (SO/Prob)
Department: Sheriff's Office and Probation Department
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The County of Santa Barbara is seeking two experienced human resource professionals to fill the Human Resources Manager positions within the Probation Department and Sheriff's Office respectively.
This is a unique opportunity to further your human resources management career and support an organization that makes a significant impact in the local community. Come and be a part of a team of individuals who are dedicated, passionate, and committed to serving the community.
The Human Resources Manager is a seasoned HR Generalist responsible for overseeing and managing staff performing human resources work in the areas of recruitment and selection, benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, and personnel records; coordinates assigned activities with staff in other divisions and departments; advises departmental leadership on a broad range of human resources matters; and performs other duties as assigned.
The Human Resources Manager regularly advises on complex employee relations such as workplace investigations, performance management and discipline, and leave and disability administration in a large department. This work involves confidentiality, accountability and decision-making responsibilities. Additionally, this role works collaboratively but exercise high-level of independence.
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Retirement Plans
*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
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I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I understand that resumes are not considered as part of the application review process so a thorough and detailed application is required and entering "see resume" is not acceptable.I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin.Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.
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The Human Resources Department communicates with all applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly, it is current, and that you check spam filters continuously during the recruitment and selection process to ensure you do not miss required deadlines
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For each position in which you served in a HR role, please provide the following: Employer name Employer size Your job title Duration in the role Number of direct reports
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How many years do you have in a supervisory or managerial role in human resources?
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Please check if you have worked in one of the following:
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Please select all areas of HR in which you have at least two years of experience.
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There is currently one vacancy in each of the following departments. Please select the department(s) you would like to be considered.
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As part of the selection process, an in-depth background investigation, a polygraph examination, and Live Scan is required. Information provided during this process is expected to be true and honest.
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Location : County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-8147-01 (SO/Prob)
Department: Sheriff's Office and Probation Department
Opening Date: 03/21/2025
Closing Date: 4/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The County of Santa Barbara is seeking two experienced human resource professionals to fill the Human Resources Manager positions within the Probation Department and Sheriff's Office respectively.
This is a unique opportunity to further your human resources management career and support an organization that makes a significant impact in the local community. Come and be a part of a team of individuals who are dedicated, passionate, and committed to serving the community.
The Human Resources Manager is a seasoned HR Generalist responsible for overseeing and managing staff performing human resources work in the areas of recruitment and selection, benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, and personnel records; coordinates assigned activities with staff in other divisions and departments; advises departmental leadership on a broad range of human resources matters; and performs other duties as assigned.
The Human Resources Manager regularly advises on complex employee relations such as workplace investigations, performance management and discipline, and leave and disability administration in a large department. This work involves confidentiality, accountability and decision-making responsibilities. Additionally, this role works collaboratively but exercise high-level of independence.
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Retirement Plans
- Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
- Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
- For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: and
- Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
- On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
- Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
- Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
- For more information on our health benefits, please visit:
- Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
- Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
- Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
- Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
- For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)
- County Paid Term Life Insurance
- County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Childcare and Employee Discounts
- Relocation Assistance may apply
- Flexible work schedule may apply
- For more information on all of these benefits, please visit:
- To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit:
*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
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I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I understand that resumes are not considered as part of the application review process so a thorough and detailed application is required and entering "see resume" is not acceptable.I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin.Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.
- I understand
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The Human Resources Department communicates with all applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly, it is current, and that you check spam filters continuously during the recruitment and selection process to ensure you do not miss required deadlines
- I understand
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For each position in which you served in a HR role, please provide the following: Employer name Employer size Your job title Duration in the role Number of direct reports
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How many years do you have in a supervisory or managerial role in human resources?
- 5 or more years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- Less than one year of experience
- None. I do not have supervisory or management experience in human resources.
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Please check if you have worked in one of the following:
- Public Safety / Law Enforcement
- Government Agency / Public Sector (Non Public-Safety)
- Private Sector
- Non-Profit or Not-for-Profit Organization
- Government Contractor
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Please select all areas of HR in which you have at least two years of experience.
- Addressing progressive disciplinary issues
- Conducting formal workplace investigations
- Administering leave of absence process
- Managing Workers Compensation claims
- None of the above
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There is currently one vacancy in each of the following departments. Please select the department(s) you would like to be considered.
- Probation Department
- Sheriff's Office
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As part of the selection process, an in-depth background investigation, a polygraph examination, and Live Scan is required. Information provided during this process is expected to be true and honest.
- I understand
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