DEPARTMENTAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I

Position/Program Information

Exam Number

R1883H-R

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from everyone!

When to Apply

We will be accepting online applications from Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 , 2026 , to be accepted.

Special Salary Information
Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent adjustment will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The Opportunity
We are seekin g an experienced HR leader with a strong background in human resources management, comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations, and proven success overseeing HR operations in complex organizations. For more information, please view the classification specification HERE :

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays. CLICK HERE to see a list of employee benefits.

Essential Job Functions

As a Departmental Human Resources Manager I, I would be performing the following-

• Directs the planning, development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive, integrated human resources program for a small-size County department.
  
• Ensures departmental compliance with local, County, State, and Federal personnel and employment-related laws, rules, and regulations.
  
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of human resources sections across broad program areas, including recruitment and selection, classification and salary administration, employee relations, discipline and advocacy, and staff development.
  
  
• Ensures human resources operations and services are effectively integrated with departmental service needs and coordinated with other departmental divisions.
  
  
• Provides overall planning, direction, administration, and evaluation of all human resources functions for a medium-size County department with extensive HR operations and activities.
  
  
• Manages and provides direct oversight of departmental personnel functions, including:
  
  
  • Policy development and application
  • Examination and recruitment
  • Classification and salary administration
  • Employee and labor relations
  • Performance management
  • Discipline and advocacy
  • Staff development and training
  • Benefits and retirement programs
  • Workers’ Compensation and Return-to-Work programs
  • Personnel operations and personnel records
  • Other related human resources functional areas
    
    
• Assists executive-level management in the development, implementation, and evaluation of short- and long-term departmental human resources strategic goals and objectives.
  
  
• Provides strategic direction, consultation, and recommendations to executive management on personnel management issues affecting departmental organizational structure, operations, and programs.
  
  
• Reports to an administrative deputy or higher-level executive manager and exercises responsibility for department-wide human resources planning and administration.
  
  

For more information, please view the classification specification: Departmental Human Resources Manager I

Requirements

We are looking for an innovative and dedicated individual who has:

OPTION I: Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field - AND - Three years of experience performing difficult technical personnel work** at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Administrative Services Manager I ***.or higher.

- OR -

OPTION II: Five years of staff capacity**** performing human resources work, three years of which must have been at the level of the County Los Angeles class of Administrative Services Manager I *** or higher.
You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the one listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

Special Requirement Information
* In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing, or e-mail a copy to gtung@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; If it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and may need to be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

**Technical personnel work includes experience in areas such as policy development and application, examination and recruitment, classification and salary administration, employee relations, staff development, performance management, discipline and advocacy, employment investigations, appeals, human resources audits, benefits and retirement, Workers' Compensation and Return-to-Work programs, personnel operations and personnel records.

*** In the County of Los Angeles, Administrative Services Manager I Independently performs a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments and makes recommendations on complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.

****Staff Capacity is defined as work performed to assist and support administration by conducting research and making recommendations to administration for the solution of problems such as organization, use of personnel, budget allocation and funds, workload and/or workload fluctuations, or programs and procedures for accomplishing work objectives.
Withhold Information
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Physical Expectations
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Endorsement of County Qualifications
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

Selective Certification
In accordance with TITLE 5 - PERSONNEL, APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code, selective certification may be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training.

Specific knowledge of the specialized functional areas may be the subject of the departmental hiring interview.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process



Once we verify that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to a multiple choice and/or simulations assessment, weighted 100% , assessing:

• Communicating Effectively
• Executing & Delivering on Objectives
• Decision Making
• Delegating & Prioritizing Responsibilities
• Establishing & Maintaining Relationships
• Promoting Collaboration & Cooperation
• Coaching & Developing Others
• Building & Leading Teams
• Deductive Reasoning

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE ASSESSMENTS TO PASS.

Exam Review
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Transfer of Test Components
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that you seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
  
  

Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Candidates who passed the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.

In lieu of traditional banding, an alternative banding procedure may be employed as a result of a special study sanctioned by the Department of Human Resources, consistent with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D).

Available Shift
Any

Applications and Filing Information
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt-out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

• gtung@hr.lacounty.gov
• ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov
• noreply@governmentjobs.com
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at anytime by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the
county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
Department Contact Name: George Tung
Department Contact Phone:(213) 441-1968
Department Contact Email: gtung@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: R1883H-R

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 3/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• 

• Los Angeles County

• (800) 970-5478

Show more