Director of Recruitment & Employee Services
Peralta Community College District, Oakland, CA, United States
Director of Recruitment & Employee Services
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.
Responsibilities
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 a leadership or management capacity.
Desirable 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, applicant tracking systems, benefits and leave administration, and principles of supervision and staff development.
Skills: 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.
Physical Demands
Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
Ability to work at a computer, including repetitive use of a computer keyboard.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
May require attendance at meetings outside normal work hours.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage.
Life insurance of 150% of income up to $100,000.
Long‑term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) contributions: 26.81% of salary.
Flexible benefit plan participation (Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan).
Pre‑tax commuting expenses.
Tax‑deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans.
Credit union membership.
Prepaid legal plan participation.
Additional life insurance for self, spouse, or children.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Application Deadline May 4, 2026
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Responsibilities
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 a leadership or management capacity.
Desirable 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, applicant tracking systems, benefits and leave administration, and principles of supervision and staff development.
Skills: 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.
Physical Demands
Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
Ability to work at a computer, including repetitive use of a computer keyboard.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
May require attendance at meetings outside normal work hours.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage.
Life insurance of 150% of income up to $100,000.
Long‑term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) contributions: 26.81% of salary.
Flexible benefit plan participation (Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan).
Pre‑tax commuting expenses.
Tax‑deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans.
Credit union membership.
Prepaid legal plan participation.
Additional life insurance for self, spouse, or children.
EEO Statement The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Application Deadline May 4, 2026
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