COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

HOW TO APPLY

This position will be open from April 22, 2020 until filled.

Please go to: http://hr.lacounty.gov/ to create an online profile

and submit your application, cover letter, resume, degree , and

a list of three references. Your references should include: a

current or former supervisor, a supervisee, and a peer.

First consideration will be given to those individuals who

apply before May 7, 2020.

For confidential inquiries, please contact:

LaTanya L. Hill, JD

Department of Human Resources

Talent Acquisition Division

(323) 428-0745

lhill@hr.lacounty.gov

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary range: $176,726 to $267,489. Salary will be determined based upon qualifications. This is an unclassified (at-will)

position.

Benefits: The County of Los Angeles provides an excellent benefits package that allows employees to choose benefits that

meet their specific needs.

The package includes:

Retirement Plan – The successful candidate will participate in a

contributory defined benefit plan.

Cafeteria Benefit Plan – Benefits may be purchased from the MegaFlex Cafeteria Benefit Plan using a tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5% - 17% of the employee’s

monthly salary.

Flexible Spending Accounts – Optional employee tax-free

health care spending account.

Savings Plan (401k) – Optional tax-deferred income plan that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of

employee’s salary.

Deferred Compensation Plan (457) – Optional tax-deferred income plan that may include a County matching contribution

up to 4% of employee’s salary.

Holidays – 12 paid days per year.

To enrich lives through effective and caring service.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Talent Management Branch

Salary Range: $176,726 to $267,489 (At Will / Unclassified position)

Filing begins April 22, 2020 until position is filled

The County of Los Angeles invites applications for

THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

The County of Los Angeles, listed as one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers, serves a

demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million

residents. The County operates with an annual budget in excess of $36 billion for Fiscal

Year 2019-20. Over 112,000 employees in more than 37 departments provide vital and

wide-ranging services to the public.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is committed to providing innovative and efficient HR solutions to support public service by recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified, diverse workforce. DHR serves as the County’s central human resources agency and partners with line HR operations to provide an integrated approach to human resources management with a centralized-decentralized balance. The goal of DHR is to deliver the mission, vision and strategic direction of the County through its employees: the individuals who make the difference in providing services for the citizens of the County of Los Angeles. The department’s budget is over $104 million, with over 574 budgeted positions.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TALENT MANAGEMENT Recruiting, assessing, placing, and developing a large and diverse population of employees requires a human resources executive with vision and determination. The Assistant Director, Human Resources for the Talent Management Branch formulates and implements strategies and programs in areas such as talent acquisition, internships, pre-employment talent assessment, Countywide career pipeline programs, and employee development. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Talent Management include innovating and enhancing the County’s capabilities in identifying and attracting candidates who bring cutting edge approaches to municipal governance, streamlining the assessment process in a civil service environment, and advancing the professional development of the workforce. Partnering with line departments, this visionary and transformative leader works to meet the County’s goal to Realize Tomorrow’s Government Today. Talent Management Branch Divisions:

Talent Acquisition recruits and retains highly qualified executives who will provide leadership and direction to County Departments in alignment with the County Strategic Plan and ultimately enhance the delivery of public service. This division also conducts searches for hard-to-fill positions to identify suitable candidates in a competitive recruitment environment.

Countywide Talent Assessment provides the County and its departments with high-quality and diverse candidates for employment through effective assessment planning, development, scoring, and validation to ensure a fair and job-relevant determination of each applicant's competencies.

Talent Solutions manages and markets Countywide programs that were created and extended in response to related Board motions and County initiatives and are geared to serve as a career pipeline to County employment for those program participants that have historically faced barriers to these types of opportunities.

Workforce & Employee Development connects with departments and their employees by providing services focused on enhancing current work performance and future career growth.

DHR Mission:

Provide innovative and efficient human

resource solutions to support public

service by recruiting, developing, and

retaining a highly qualified, diverse

workforce.

QUALIFICATIONS The Assistant Director for Talent Management will have expertise in leading talent management programs for a large public or private sector organization, or in an organization subject to government oversight and audit, including managing testing and selection, talent acquisition, and workforce development. The individual qualified for this position will have at least three years of experience in a senior human resources leadership role – including leading management level positions in a large and complex organization. Additionally, seven years of comprehensive experience within Talent Management is required. An undergraduate degree is minimally required for consideration. The ideal candidate will also have many of the following qualifications: A track record of developing, implementing, and administering innovative human

resources practices in a large and well-established culture. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically including managing

multiple high priority initiatives and implementations simultaneously. Success working in a state, county, or municipal organization, responding to the

goals of elected officials as they meet the needs of constituents. Proven understanding of human resources technology programs and how leveraging

technology enhances service delivery and drives business outcomes in a large multifaceted organization.

A change agent with strong interpersonal skills who has demonstrated successful

collaboration and team building among various groups and organizations with diverse interests.

The ability to inspire, motivate, and nurture, and where necessary renew those

skilled staff who are indispensable to the department’s success. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex cost and financial

analyses, and effectively present complex and analytical information in an understandable manner.

The ability to advocate and persuade large organizations on the internal and external

benefits of using metrics to benchmark success and identify growth opportunities. Outstanding organization and project management skills. Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills in

interacting with a wide range of internal and external customers/clients. An advanced degree in from an accredited college or university in public

administration, business administration, human resources management, law, organizational development, industrial-organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or closely related field.

Appropriate senior professional certifications from recognized associations such as

ATD, IFEBP, IPMA-HR, NAGDA, SHRM, or World at Work.

DHR Vision:

To improve the quality of life in Los Angeles

County by providing responsive, efficient, and

high-quality public services that promote the

self-sufficiency, well-being and prosperity of

individuals, families, businesses,

and communities