Deputy Director - Hospital Human Resources - San Joaquin County : Job Details

San Joaquin County provides competitive Senior Management benefit package that includes a 2% employer contribution to the County's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Vacation Cash-Out of 64 hours annually, 15 days of vacation leave per year (20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years), 12 days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation, 14 paid holidays per year, 80 hours of administrative leave annually and more.

The Position

This senior-level position will lead a wide range of HR functions. Responsibilities include strategic planning, direction, and management of all HR operations and staff, evaluating and developing HR programs and policies to align with the hospital's goals, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance efforts. The role also serves as a key advisor on HR best practices and regulatory matters.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide strong leadership that aligns with the values and service standards of San Joaquin General Hospital. Extensive knowledge and experience in public sector human resource management is essential for this role. A deep understanding of public sector hiring practices, collective bargaining, and meet-and-confer obligations in a unionized environment is critical. This includes expertise in HR administration methods, procedures, and technical practices unique to the public sector—ensuring effective leadership, compliance, and collaboration across a complex organizational landscape.

Knowledge of Joint Commission and other healthcare survey requirements is also important. Additionally, the candidate must be well-versed in current federal and state employment laws, employee due process rights, leave management, ADA compliance, and EEO regulations. They must be capable of building effective working relationships both within the hospital and with external stakeholders, often navigating challenging dynamics in a fast paced environment. Experience in a hospital or large healthcare facility is highly desired. Finally, they should serve as an innovative and collaborative partner with County Human Resources in support of San Joaquin General Hospital.

Desirable Qualifications

The following qualifications are desirable, all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional Human Resources experience at a management level that includes administrative or analytical experience involving HR related fiscal, personnel, procedural, operational, and organizational matters in a healthcare or public employment setting.