Job Details
Director of Recruitment & Employee Services
Director of Recruitment & Employee Services
Peralta/College Information
Job Title
Director of Recruitment & Employee Services
Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year
Compensation
Salary Range: $155,695 - $184,004/Annual, Hiring Range: $155,695 - $169,849/Annual
Position Type
Management
Department
Human Resources-Personnel (135)
City
Oakland
State
CA
Job Description Summary
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
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.
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.
Other Requirements
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.
Skills and Ability:
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.
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.
Environmental 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 lbs.
- May require attendance at meetings outside normal work hours.
- Occasional travel between district sites.
Tools & Equipment Used
Application Deadline Date
May 4, 2026
Open Date
03/16/2026
First Review Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
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, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
Benefits Information
FRINGE BENEFITS
The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*
Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
Long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
In addition to your own contribution, Peralta also contributes 26.81% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees' Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalPERS. A summary of those changes is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/employer/program-services/summary-pension-act.pdf. For further up to date information on CalPERS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calpers.com www.calpers.ca.gov/. The CalPERS member handbook is available at http://www.calpers.ca.gov/eip-docs/about/pubs/member/your-benefits-your-future-school-benefits.pdf., please visit the website at www.calpers.com. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65.
Other voluntary benefits include:
Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)
Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)
Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans
Credit union membership
Prepaid legal plan participation
Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children
* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.
Mission Statement
The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships.
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