Human Resource Manager

Salary : $142,165.27 - $172,802.78 Annually
Location : Bridgeport / Mammoth Lakes, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600063
Department: County Administration Office
Division: Human Resources Division
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: AT-Will


Job Summary
The Human Resources Manager is a key leadership position within Mono County's Human Resources Division of the County Administration Office, serving as the principal operational partner to the Assistant County Administrative Officer while supporting countywide human resources initiatives. This role oversees a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, organizational development, policy administration, compliance, employee training, and strategic workforce planning. Designed as a developmental position, the Human Resources Manager gains progressive responsibility and executive leadership experience in preparation for advancement to the Director of Human Resources. This position collaborates closely with County leadership, department heads, employee organizations, and the Board of Supervisors to foster a high-performing, compliant, and service-oriented workforce.

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Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced human resources leader who thrives in a collaborative public sector environment and is passionate about developing people, improving organizational effectiveness, and providing exceptional customer service. They possess strong knowledge of California employment law, public sector HR practices, labor relations, classification and compensation, recruitment, and employee development. This individual is a strategic thinker with outstanding interpersonal skills who can confidently advise managers, navigate complex employee relations matters, and build productive relationships with employees, unions, elected officials, and community partners. The successful candidate demonstrates sound judgment, political awareness, professionalism, and integrity while balancing operational responsibilities with long-term organizational goals. Supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the desire to grow into an executive HR leadership role are essential.
About Our Team
Mono County's Human Resources Department is dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining a talented workforce that delivers exceptional public service to our communities. We partner with County departments to provide strategic guidance in recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, training, organizational development, and regulatory compliance. Our team values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting employees throughout every stage of their careers. Working in Human Resources offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization by helping shape policies, develop leaders, support employees, and strengthen the County's commitment to providing outstanding services to residents and visitors throughout Mono County.

About the County


Mono County, California's Great Beyond
Mono County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through public service while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As a small, collaborative county organization, employees work closely with leadership, take on diverse responsibilities, and see the direct results of their work in the community.
What employees value about working at Mono County: Employees appreciate Mono County's location and lifestyle benefits, strong benefits package (including CalPERS retirement and health coverage), collaborative teams, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in public service. Our smaller, close-knit work environment fosters meaningful connections and supports work-life balance.
Mono County, Located in California's Eastern Sierra
Mono County is a rural region with a dynamic community of 13,000 residents located in the eastern side of California's Sierra Nevada range. Development is increasing in the area due to the consistent growth of the town of Mammoth Lakes. Known as "California's Great Beyond" this natural playground offers a complete range of amenities and activities making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy fine shops, restaurants, and cafes. Snowboard, ski, or bike down mountain trails, fish for trout, explore the backcountry, play a round of golf, relax in soothing hot springs, or paddle a kayak along the shores of Mono Lake.
The town of Mammoth Lakes is the most populated region of Mono County, hosting Mammoth Mountain Ski area and various resort-community amenities. On the quieter side, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Walker, Coleville, Chalfant, and Benton offer a more rural atmosphere, unlimited outdoor adventures, and small-town charm.
Benefits Highlights

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement and 457/401(a) Plans available.
• Medical: CalPERS health plans
• Dental, Vision, Term Life
• Generous vacation and sick pay
• Discounted gym membership

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Additional Information
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is often required to travel to and make outside visits - occasionally on uneven surfaces with potential access barriers; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
TYPIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include hearing and vision adequate to observe human interaction, and vision to input and access information from a computer system. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid driver's license.
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Statement on Remote Work Policy"Mono County does not permit fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure compliance with Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Department Head, with approval from the County Administrative Officer (CAO)."

• I acknowledge that this position is designated as in-person and affirm that I am able to meet this requirement if hired.

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Why do you want to work in Mono County?
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Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 7 years experience
• 7 or more years of experience

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What is the highest level of education you've completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Some College Coursework
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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If you have a bachelor's degree or higher, please identify your field(s) of study. If you do not have a bachelor's degree or higher, please type, "N/A."
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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Choose one of the following questions to answer. In the box below, provide the question you chose and type your answer in the textbox:1. Describe your experience administering human resources programs in a California public agency. Please include your experience with employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, and compliance with California employment laws.2. Describe a complex employee or labor relations issue you have managed. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome? Please include any experience interpreting MOUs, Personnel Rules, or working with legal counsel.3. Provide an example of a process improvement or organizational change you implemented within an HR department. What problem were you addressing, what steps did you take, and what measurable results were achieved?4. This position requires interpreting and applying federal and California employment laws while balancing operational needs and organizational risk. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult HR recommendation. What factors did you consider, how did you communicate your recommendation, and what was the final outcome?
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