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Human Resources Director
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Human Resources Director
Salary
$202,755.00 - $246,683.00 Annually
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
12126
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
01/21/2026
Closing Date
2/20/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Carlsbad is seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking professional to serve as the Human Resources Director. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced, hands-on human resources leader who leads with empathy, integrity, and accountability. Candidates must be comfortable directing changes, mentoring staff, and holding teams to high performance standards while remaining approachable, supportive, and visible. This leader must be willing to roll up their sleeves, provide guidance when needed, and be present for staff. The successful candidate brings a strong background across all areas of human resources, with particular strength in labor relations, risk management, classification and compensation, employee relations, and workplace investigations.
This recruitment is being conducted by Bob Murray & Associates. For more information or to apply, go to this link: https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=7219
Key Responsibilities
This recruitment is being conducted by Bob Murray & Associates. For more information or to apply, go to this link: https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=7219
Qualifications
This recruitment is being conducted by Bob Murray & Associates. For more information or to apply, go to this link: https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=7219
Experience & Education
This recruitment is being conducted by Bob Murray & Associates. For more information or to apply, go to this link: https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=7219
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Retirement under the CalPERS program, 2% @ 62 formula, Classic Members (those who are enrolled in CalPERS at another local agency) have the 2% @ 60 formula
- Holidays- 11 scheduled
- Floating Holiday- 2
- Paid vacation
- Executive Leave
- Computer purchase loan
- Tuition reimbursement
A detailed list of our benefits can be found here: Carlsbad Benefits (https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/human-resources/compensation/full-time-benefits)
Additional CalPERS information can be found here: CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/about/laws-legislation-regulations/public-employees-pension-reform-act)
Employer
Carlsbad, City of (CA)
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