Director of Recruitment & Employee Services

Director of Recruitment & Employee Services

Salary: $155,695.00 - $184,004.00 Annually

Location: Peralta CCD District Office - Oakland, CA

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 202600021

Division: Human Resources

Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Class Purpose

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates districtwide recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee service functions; ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, California Education Code, and district policies while promoting an equitable, efficient, and positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, direct, and oversee districtwide recruitment and employee services such as onboarding, benefits, leaves, and compensation.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse and qualified applicant pools.
• Partner with administrators and search committees to provide guidance on best practices and compliance requirements.
• Direct employee onboarding programs, including new hire paperwork, orientation, and coordination with payroll and benefits ensuring processes are efficient and compliant.
• Oversee employee lifecycle transactions such as appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations.
• Administer employee benefits programs, providing information, guidance, and access to employees on health, retirement, and other benefit options.
• Collaborate with benefits providers to ensure cost-effective and competitive benefit offerings.
• Provide leadership for district-wide employee engagement initiatives that support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Ensure human resources functions and processes comply with all applicable laws, district policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Foster a customer-service oriented HR function that supports employees and managers.
• Collaborate with HR leadership, district administration, legal counsel, and other stakeholders on workforce initiatives.
• Participate in shared governance, accreditation, and district committees as assigned.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, equity, and employee experience.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience, of which two (2) years must have been in leadership or management capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a California community college district or other public education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• California Education Code and Title 5.
• Public sector recruitment and selection practices.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and diversity recruitment strategies.
• Personnel recordkeeping requirements.
• HR information systems and applicant tracking systems.
• Benefits and leave administration.
• Principles of supervision and staff development.

Skill and Ability to:

• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage multiple recruitment cycles simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively with employees, administrators, and external partners.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Lead teams and manage change in a complex organization.
• Analyze data and implement process improvements.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:
1. Resume
2. Transcripts verifying completion of a Bachelor's degree

3. List of three references

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Marshniel Chandra at View email address on communitycolleges.academickeys.com .

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